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Five things to remember for not comparing yourself to others Your publishing journey is unique to you.  There are no two authors with the same publishing journey, so why do we compare ourselves to other authors? It doesn’t help our creative process if we care so much about what others are doing instead of focusing on what we are doing to benefit ourselves. It’s easy to get caught up in everyone else’s success when we have the same goals, but the truth is, we have different ne

There’s nothing like the thrill of your first published book or getting a publishing contract to make you feel like you’re on top of the world. The excitement and adrenaline rush from accomplishing a dream goal are hypnotic until after the book is out in the world. Maybe faced with mediocre reviews, being dropped by a publisher or agent—it’s part of the business, and it’s hard. So hard. Writing is an art, and art is subjective. How many times has an author heard this reminder

Seven Tips for Setting Goals Hello 2026! Every year, it’s the same deal: make resolutions, plan goals, and/or find a word to define your mindset for the next twelve months. The beginning of a new year is also a defining time to make a change. A time to acknowledge and be self-aware of what we need for self-improvement.    If you need help setting your new year’s goals, you’re not alone.   In December, I didn’t reach a few of my goals. It wasn’t from a lack of trying—getting a