This was such a fun video for me to create! If you’re like me, you buy way more planners every year than you can use or you buy one hoping it will bring you planner peace, only to discover that it’s just not “the one”. Well, I found a way to turn my old happy […]
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Now that you’ve hopefully spent some time exploring what it is you truly want from your writing career, let’s talk about one of the next big decisions you’ll need to make on your road to being published. Where should you start? What book or series should you actually write? It sounds like such a simple […]
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Hey, everyone! Launch week has been so much fun! For my final day of the launch, I’m showing you how I make a lightweight, super portable plot notes booklet using just index cards, markers, and washi tape. My Plot Notes Booklet Method I’ve been using this plot notes booklet method for about a year now. […]
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One of the most important things you can do for yourself before your self-publish is to come up with a strong self-publishing strategy. So many authors who decide to self-publish jump in headfirst without thinking about their long term goals or plan, but I can tell you from years of experience that it’s almost always […]
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The business of being a writer is one of emotional ups and downs. Sometimes words are flowing, but other times, our well has totally run dry. There are days when we feel like we’re finally finding our way and moving forward, but there are others where we feel so lost and alone. I’ve been there […]
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There are so many paths to publishing these days, and there’s no doubt that one of the most enticing ways is self-publishing. But is self-publishing right for you? What are the different pros and cons to self-publishing? Is this the path you should take? Or are there hidden dangers you haven’t thought about yet? When […]
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Want a peek inside a writer’s planning system? Today, I flip through my Chic Sparrow Traveler’s Notebook and my Hobonichi Cousin planner to show you how I organize my notes and my writing time. Products mentioned in this video: Stencils Miracle Morning Book Hobonichi Techo Cousin (Planner) A5 Notebooks at Amazon Zebra Mildliners […]
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Let’s face it. Once you start thinking about publishing your book, things get overwhelming really fast. There are a thousand decisions to make about everything from cover art design to ebook vendors. The more you research, the more you feel like you know absolutely nothing. Deep breaths. Yes, there is a learning curve when it […]
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I am so excited to finally be launching this blog and YouTube channel that I have dreamed about for years. This is truly something I have been passionate about for a very long time. Every since I first decided to self-publish my own fiction back in 2010, I have wanted to spread the word about […]
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In the years since I became a writer, I have heard many labels thrown around. Writer. Author. Small-Press Author. Big Five Author. Romance Writer. Bestseller. “Real” Author. Indie Author. Hybrid Author. I could go on, but I think you get the point. We can become obsessed sometimes, constantly searching for that one label that defines […]
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I have been self-publishing my books since 2010, and in that time, I've sold well over half a million copies of my books. I'm not a superstar or a huge bestseller, but I have built an amazing career that brings me great joy. Here at Heart Breathings, I hope to help you find that same level of success. Let's do this.