If you want to write full-time, have you sat down and added up your monthly expenses? How much do you need to make before you can take the leap? If your current day job provides benefits, what are some alternatives for those as well? This can be a daunting task, but also give you a concrete goal and a set amount to work towards. Don't share the numbers below, but share with us if you have done this before or need to do it. And if this isn't your goal, no problem. :) You can share that too.

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. 🕯️

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.

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?

One of the most underrated parts of becoming a stronger writer is simply. . . reading the kinds of books you want to write. It’s not about copying anyone — it’s about understanding the rhythm, expectations, tropes, pacing, and emotional beats your readers already love! When you read in your genre, you naturally start to absorb: - What hooks readers - What makes a satisfying ending - How other authors handle tension, world-building, or character arcs - What you want to do differently 👉 I’d love to hear: What’s one book in your genre you’ve read recently that taught you something — big or small — about your own writing?