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170: 3 steps to make time for creative pursuits when "life is life-ing"

How can you prioritize writing (or any creative pursuit, or a solopreneur business, or a passion project, or a hobby, etc) when life “gets in the way”?

In this episode, learn my 3-step strategy for how to DO this — plus a personal example of this in action with my own writing projects.

Want help with unpacking mindset blocks, setting and upholding boundaries, strategizing plans, and keeping accountable to what you want from you life? I’m here to support you! Book a coaching call: https://saganmorr...

169: How a new dance class is affecting my book writing plans

I began a new solo development dance class last month in preparation for my first-ever solo burlesque show... and that's given me a few ideas for incorporating burlesque choreography and culture into my upcoming romcom novel (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series)!

Resources & links mentioned in this episode: 

Learn more about all of Sagan’s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ ...

168: Writing alternative relationships, Q&A Part 3

This episode provides Q&A inspired by the Weeknight Writers "Writing Alternative Relationships" panel discussion I spoke at this past summer — it's a follow up to our previous two episodes where I answered the first 5 questions: 

Q6: In romances, people usually expect a level of sexual tension that leads to sexual catharsis; how can you create a relationship arc where people have a similar level of emotional catharsis without the sexual aspect?Q7: How do you manage a story with multiple love inte...

167: Writing alternative relationships, Q&A Part 2

This episode provides Q&A inspired by the Weeknight Writers "Writing Alternative Relationships" panel discussion I spoke at this past summer — it's a follow up to our previous episode where I answered the first 3 questions: 

Q4: What level of awareness is it important to have when thinking about writing alternative relationships? (harmful tropes to avoid, poor representation traps, trusted places against which to check info/questions about types of alternative relationships we’re less familiar wi...

166: Writing alternative relationships, Q&A Part 1

This episode provides Q&A inspired by the Weeknight Writers "Writing Alternative Relationships" panel discussion I spoke at this past summer...

About the type of alternative relationships I write in my novels.Q1: Do you believe it’s inherently radical to write alternative relationship models?Q2: How does writing alternative relationships affect the way in which you construct your setting and/or frame the in-story relationship between the level of support (or difficulty) the alternatively romantic...

165: Writing childfree women

In this episode, we discuss...

Why I write childfree women in my Polyamorous Passions novel and Small Town Stilettos (quick examples of my characters).My personal reasons for being childfree.What it means to be "selfish" (wanting to have children vs not wanting to have children).The societal pressures to have children (a masquerade to control women's bodies).A trope I cannot STAND in fiction related to childfree women.My reaction when I found out that physically I shouldn't/can't have children (y...

164: Book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos (part 2 — marketing expenses, book sales and dollars earned, and mindset struggles)

In this episode of the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we are doing PART TWO of the book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience!

We discuss: 

Breakdown of book marketing expenses and total monetary investment.Results of the book launch (actual numbers for book sales and dollars earned).Mindset struggles and shifts.Next steps moving forward with general book marketing.

Resources & links mentioned in this episode: 

Learn more about all of Sagan’s books (including the Poly...

163: Book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos (part 1 — marketing strategies, mistakes made, and what I'd do differently next time)

In this episode of the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we are doing PART ONE of the book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience!

We discuss: 

5 marketing strategies I used for the book launch.6 mistakes I made with this book launch.7 things I'd do differently with a future book launch.

Stay tuned for PART TWO of the Small Town Stilettos book launch recap on next week's episode of Indie Author Weekly — we'll be diving into the numbers (book expenses, book sales, and dol...

162: How my polyamorous romcoms all fit together

In this episode, we explore how the stand-alone novel Small Town Stilettos fits into the Polyamorous Passions series, and the interconnectedness of the “world” of these polyamorous romantic comedy novels. Learn more about the world of Polyamorous Passions, background on the fictional settings, character overlaps and interactions, and more!

Resources & links mentioned in this episode: 

Learn more about all of Sagan’s books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and...

161: Frivolity, worthiness, and internalized misogyny (from Taylor Swift to romcoms)

In this episode, we explore...

What makes something "frivolous,” vs worthy or deserving of your attention and enjoyment? Internalized misogyny that can come to play with how we perceive Taylor Swift, romantic comedies, and more.The perceived validity and worthiness of more "serious" content vs women being allowed to have fun and put themselves first.Questions to explore to overcome feelings of embarrassment and shame about your (or other people's) "guilty pleasures," and the freedom and liberatio...