Hey everyone! I read the book, The 12 Week Year this summer and absolutely loved it. I recently just found out they have one specifically for authors! Check it out: https://amzn.to/3KlCEVj I wanted to share because the 12 Week Year method is really practical. If you like setting goals — for your writing, your audience growth, or just staying consistent — this is one of the best resources I’ve seen. What I love: - It gives actionable steps rather than vague “motivation.” - It helps you outline what success looks like this week, this month, this quarter instead of getting lost in “someday.” - It’s author-friendly: good balance between big dreams and the daily grind. It's written by an author, for authors. If goal setting feels overwhelming, or like you start strong but fizzle out, this might be exactly what you need. Has anyone else read it, or got another book about goals they swear by? Drop your faves below!

When you sit down to write, what’s your go-to drink? Coffee, tea, water, or something else? (I’m always curious about writers’ habits!)

On days when your brain feels overloaded and focus is hard. . . shrink the Pomodoro method down. The Pomodoro method is where you work in sprints - 25 minutes for example and then take a 5 minute break. 👉 Set a timer for just 10 minutes and pick one small task. When the timer rings, take a 2–3 minute break. If you feel good, do another round. You don’t have to commit to hours of work — even one or two mini sessions can clear the fog and get momentum going! What’s one small task you could tackle in your first 10 minutes today? Or, what's a word count you could aim for in 10 minutes?

One of the most powerful things you can do as an author is to figure out who your readers are—not just “anyone who likes books,” but the specific people who connect most with your stories. 👉 Quick tip: Think of 1–2 real people who would love your book. Write down what they read, where they hang out online, and what makes them excited to pick up a new story. That becomes the start of your “reader profile.” When you know who you’re talking to, your marketing (and writing!) feels so much clearer. Who do you imagine when you picture your ideal reader?

We all know how important an email list is for connecting with readers, but it’s also a chance to learn from others. 👉 I’d love to know: - Who’s your favorite author to get emails from? - Whose list do you always look forward to being on? This is such a fun way to spot what works, get inspired, and gather ideas for your own emails. Drop your faves below so we can all check them out! Also, it's not too late to join us for Write and Reach week! Jump in here: https://www.lornakbailey.com/write-and-reach-week Some of mine: - C.N. Crawford - Adrienne Young - J.N. Kindig