Success Points Highlights

Define and Create Your Life: The Value of Mission Statements and Vision Statements

Define and Create Your Life: The Value of Mission Statements and Vision Statements

I am, at heart, a writer and an entrepreneur. One of the best things I have found for both aspects of my work is creating clear mission and vision statements. You might say my vision and mission is to be a full-time writer. That’s not enough. You might say my vision...

Embracing the Rollercoaster: Navigating the Ups and Downs

Embracing the Rollercoaster: Navigating the Ups and Downs

It's comforting to delude ourselves that our lives and careers should follow a steady upward trajectory, like a climbing line on a graph. But in reality, they resemble the unpredictable zigzag of the stock market, with its ups and downs. This fluctuation is not a sign...

5 Common Misconceptions About the Writing Business

5 Common Misconceptions About the Writing Business

Professional writing, like anything professional, is a business. For those who want a career as a writer, business requires daily attention, just like writing. Remember: if you are not growing daily, you are getting worse. There is no stasis, stagnation, or limbo in...

Embrace Marketing Joyfully

Embrace Marketing Joyfully

Some writers write purely for the joy of it, for the sheer pleasure of expressing themselves. Their interest doesn't extend to publishing, and that's perfectly fine. Their satisfaction lies in writing itself, which makes all the difference. Others write because they...

Yes, You Could Be a Self-Employed Author

Yes, You Could Be a Self-Employed Author

What if you could have no cap on your dreams or your income? It’s hard for us to think about that sometimes, and it's effortless to limit ourselves. Writers often have employers who give them a paycheck. That’s good; otherwise, we’d all live on the street. But...

The Power of Direct Connection: How Authors Can Build Their Own Audience Without a Publisher’s Help

In the past, authors relied on publishers to handle publicity, but today’s digital world has leveled the playing field. Authors can now directly connect with readers, bookstores, and media outlets, bypassing the middleman. Learn how to build your audience, market effectively, and establish meaningful relationships through online marketing.