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 close out another calendar year, take time this week to reflect on the past 11 months. . . I'll be posting a question each day of this week for you to take time and think about and reflect on your author journey. Sometimes we reject reflection, because we fear and regret the past. But I urge you to poke through the last few months. The past is invaluable in helping us identify Today, reflect on and journal on this question: What are you leaving behind in 2025? Feel free to share your answer in the comments below, or journal on your own and leave an emoji in the comments below when you're done.

Every author has some kind of process for planning out their books. . . even if that process is “I don’t outline at all.” (AKA, Pantsers 😅) 👉 I’d love to know: - Do you outline your stories before you write? - If so, what’s your process? - And do you think there’s such a thing as “the best way” to outline? Some writers swear by detailed scene breakdowns. Others use index cards, sticky notes, or just a loose summary. And some absolutely thrive as discovery writers. There’s no one-size-fits-all — it’s about what helps you stay excited and keep moving. Let’s share what’s worked (and what hasn’t) to help each other find our best way forward.

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.