Running an author career means juggling a lot! Writing, editing, marketing, emails, launches, finances. . . Oh yeah and then your personal life! 👉 I’m curious: Which part of your author business feels the most disorganized right now? No judgment here. This is just about clarity. Once you name the messy spot, it’s much easier to start simplifying it. If you feel comfortable, share what’s feeling chaotic for you. Chances are, someone else is dealing with the same thing and we can help each other out. 🕯️

Every author has THAT author! The one whose books make you want to run back to your keyboard, rethink a scene, or fall in love with storytelling all over again. I've even told my husband (who is also an author) - I want to write books that make me feel how this author does! Specifically, when I'm reading a good book, it feels like a treat. I can't wait to wrap myself up in bed at night and jump back into the story. 👉 I’d love to know: Who is your favorite author or the author who most inspires your own writing? It can be someone whose craft you admire, whose voice you love, or whose career path motivates you. Drop a name (and feel free to share why if you want!). Let’s build a little inspiration list.

As we get closer to wrapping up the year, this is the perfect moment to go back through everything you’ve spent on your author career — software, subscriptions, tools, courses, ads, office supplies, all of it — and do a quick audit. Not from a place of guilt, but from a place of clarity. 👉 A few questions to ask yourself: - What tools did I actually use this year? - Which subscriptions are helping me reach my goals… and which ones quietly auto-renewed without giving much value? - What could I simplify in my tech stack? - Is there anything I want to invest in more intentionally next year? A 15–20 minute audit can help you save money, clean up your systems, and start 2026 with a clearer sense of what’s actually supporting your author career. If you feel comfortable, share one thing you discovered as you reviewed your expenses — big or small.

No matter where you are in your author journey, having a clear strategy makes everything feel more focused. From your writing goals, your marketing, your releases, and even your daily habits. So here’s a simple reflection question for today: What’s the ONE strategic move you’re focusing on right now to move your author career forward? It could be: - tightening up your email list schedule - outlining your next book with intention - improving your backlist keywords - building consistency with writing sessions - planning your next launch - simplifying your systems or workflow There’s no right answer. When you know your next strategic step, it becomes so much easier to filter out the noise and actually make progress. What’s your current focus?

Not the big milestones, but the little ones we usually overlook! 👉 Did you write a paragraph? 👉 Open your document? 👉 Brainstorm a character? 👉 Clean your desk so writing feels easier? Share one small win you’ve had this week below. They all add up.