Almost always, when writers talk about being stuck, we use negative language to discuss it. The “must make progress” vibe in us is quite aggressive. And I get that. When we don’t know what’s happening in our brains, we might be tempted to assume that not making forward progress is evidence of something being wrong.…
DetailsSHOW NOTES Everyone says, “don’t write that, it won’t sell,” but do they really know? When we try to “write what sells,” are we really doing our best work? For some of us, yes. For others, definitely not. If this advice has ever given you pause, you need to watch this video. Important Links!…
DetailsSHOW NOTES When you know you’re capable of writing more on some days and on other days, you don’t write as much… have you looked at the difference between those days? Are you aware of how you’re setting yourself up? Important Links! Pick up our Stuck List workbook today: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/azcsjwh2zl Newsletter sign-up: https://betterfasteracademy.com/newsletter/ Ask…
DetailsSHOW NOTES Are you having the success you want? Are there things you could be realigning to make yourself be (or feel) more successful? Come chat with Claire Taylor and Becca Syme about what the Enneagram can mean to authors and to author success. Links from the video: Claire’s workshop: www.ffs.media/23 Claire’s book: https://books2read.com/ryac/ Important…
DetailsSHOW NOTES It’s January of 2023 and everyone is doing the “new year, new you” thing and making resolutions. But will resolutions really work? And if they’re not going to work, is there something we can do instead that will actually work? Time to watch the Quitcast to find out. Links from the video: Live…
DetailsSHOW NOTES Is fear of the blank page a bad thing? Let’s question the premise. If you run away from the cursor or have trouble starting books, this is for you. Important Links! Pick up our Stuck List workbook today: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/azcsjwh2zl Newsletter sign-up: https://betterfasteracademy.com/newsletter/ Ask a question for the Dear Becca newsletter column here:…
DetailsSHOW NOTES This is the very first video we’re officially releasing about the Author Archetypes. I’m not even sure how to explain this video yet, other than an introduction to the concept. We do talk about #plotters and #pantsers as introductory archetypes, since most of us understand those. But this is Part 1 of the…
DetailsSHOW NOTES We brought a high-level project manager onto the Quitcast to talk about some questions authors can ask when it comes to managing sustainability in our author career. This is an interview with Debra Dunbar, who left her PM job to become an author. Her books can be found below. We will be doing…
DetailsSHOW NOTES There’s a reckoning coming in the publishing industry (and some of it has already happened). I have to warn people ahead of time about this video… it’ll be painful to listen to, but I hope it’ll be good pain. November Live Coaching: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/november22bfa Author Stuck List Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccasyme/the-author-stuck-list #2for30 challenge: https://betterfasteracademy.com/2for30 Microcoaching Sessions…
DetailsSHOW NOTES As someone who’s taught productivity to authors for a long time, here’s what I wish everyone knew about productivity. (I mean, other than that what makes individuals productive is COMPLETELY different for everyone. But. This is the second thing.) Author Stuck List Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccasyme/the-author-stuck-list #2for30 challenge: https://betterfasteracademy.com/2for30 If you haven’t gotten the Stuck…
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