Be one of the first to hear news about my writing journey by signing up for my newsletter here, and I'll send you a free book as a thank-you for signing up!
0 Comments
Six lords are in hiding. Three vengeful goddesses seek conquest. And five mortal women rise to change the fate of their world. About this series: -5-Volume Dark Epic Fantasy -Romantic Side-Plots (Fade-to-Black) -Filled with court intrigue, adventure, magic, and battles ~All Five Volumes of this Series are Scheduled to Release in 2023!~
The dreaded one-to-two week period after a new release where the weight of this career comes crashing back down on you.
The moment when you judge your success (and often your value as an author/creative) based on little ticks and sales charts, or the lack of those little ticks and sales. It's in those days following a release that you breathe, you try to celebrate, but an undying question of "will readers connect with my work?" "will they like my work?" "was it worth everything I just went through to put it out in the world" comes crashing down on you. "Am I worth it?" "Should I keep writing?" "Why am I doing this?" Publishing books is not about the money for me. It never has been. I edit for a living, and I adore my job. I could edit books for years and never tire of the excitement of cracking open a new book and helping a new author bring their world to life. No, I'm looking for something more. Connection. Representation. Relatability. To find my "tribe", as it is. When you cross the publishing finish line, which you've been pushing for like a marathon runner up hills in the blistering heat, there's no relief. The finish line moves. It drags you along to the next book, the next project - the next step in a staircase that will only end when you walk away. But I don't want it to stop. Not really. If you're reading this as a fellow author looking for a reassurance that this is normal and it will pass, here is your encouragement. It is normal. It does normally pass. But you have to make your "why" front-and-center. You have to keep writing for you. Money comes and goes. So can fame. But the joy of knowing at least one other human being on Earth read your book and said, "yes! This is what I've been waiting for." is enough to make it all worth it. If you think of me this week, a note of encouragement means more than I can ever say. Dear Readers, thank you for reading my books. Thank you for making my journey one worth taking. I would happily go through a hundred slumps just to share my worlds with you. ~Katherine P.S., if you'd like to see which books I should be finishing right now instead of fighting the Slump, check out: -The Slayer Queen -Splitting Dawn -Starfire Express This week on YouTube, I'm sharing a week in the life of a full-time editor/author!
Day one's video is already up HERE. Life as a full-time editor, a mom of two toddlers, a writer, a Reedsy Reviewer, and a wife keeps me on my toes, but I love it. I can't wait to share a glimpse with you! Subscribe to my YouTube channel HERE for notifications when new videos pop up throughout the week this week, and feel free to drop me questions on those videos or in the comments here on this post. My two YouTube series ("Indie Author Behind-the-Scenes" and "Indie Author Live Chats") are still going strong as we finish out February and launch into March, with new videos coming about bilingual indie authors & author tools and tips! Take a look at what's coming up on YouTube below:
I am so excited to share these lives with all of you!
Have you seen my past lives with indie authors and sharing tools/tips? -Check out the New Years book news for 2022 from over 20 indie authors HERE -Watch the first set of 2022 Indie Author Behind-The--Scenes lives HERE -A second round of Indie Author Live Chats (with 30+ more indie authors) went live HERE -And if you would like to catch all of my lives (more than one video at a time), you can subscribe to my YouTube channel HERE |
My Written WorldHere I share more about the worlds I write, lessons I'm learning as I strive to become a successful author, and my real-life travel and cooking adventures along the way. Archives
May 2023
Categories
All
|