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150: Backstory about the delays (and an update!) to my book cover design... plus how I used it as an excuse to procrastinate

I was originally going to publish Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience a couple years ago… so, why has it taken so long to actually publish it?? In this episode, I’m sharing a few of the obstacles that have gotten in my way — plus the story behind the delays I experienced with the cover design, and how that has contributed to my procrastination. 

We discuss… 

Why the book cover design was such a big roadblock (backstory to the cover design saga of Small Town Stilettos)The custome...

149: Writing 1 chapter/day for a week — results from attempt #2 (daily breakdown)

In this episode, I want to follow up on recent episodes where I shared about my writing experiment of doing 4,000 words/day for a full week. You can learn about the background of this experiment in Episode 145, and the results from my first attempt in Episode 147. I’d also recommend tuning into Episode 148, in which I also share all about how I mapped out the entire story and chapter outline in great detail.

So in this episode, I want to share with you the results from my second attempt of writin...

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Time management vs energy management for freelancers

Are you a freelancer struggling with time management? In this video we're going to explore a) the difference between time management and energy management, b) why this is so important for your freelance business, and c) how you can take action on it no matter how busy or time crunched or burned out you may be. 

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0:00 Intro0:40 Time management vs energy management for freelancers — what’s the difference between them?

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148: How I mapped out parallel plot lines for my current romcom WIP

Curious about how an author organizes themes, plots, scene ideas, chapter outlines, etc? We’re covering all of that in this behind-the-scenes look at my current work-in-progress, Book 8 of the Polyamorous Passions series! 

This episode includes:

Follow up to Episode 147 — re: going back to the drawing board with my current romcom work-in-progress novel (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series)The 3 main plotlines and 2 core themes featured in Book 84-step process for how I mapped out the paralle...

How to find time for hobbies as a business owner (sample assessment)

Are you a business owner who would love to find time for your hobbies, but you have no idea how to make that happen? In this video, let’s go over 4 key areas to assess in your business and life so you can make more time and space for hobbies!

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0:00 Intro0:35 How to find time for hobbies as a business owner0:50 How to find time for hobbies as a business owner,

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Should I quit my business strategy? 5 questions to ask when you think it’s not working

"Should I quit my business strategy? How do I know when it's time to quit? Am I wasting time on this?" In this vlog, let's explore how to know when it's time to quit a business strategy (or if there are alternatives you haven't considered yet!) — including 5 key questions you NEED to ask yourself to make the best decision for YOU.

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0:00 Intro0:50 What to do FIRST if you’re struggling with something in your solopreneur business and you are thinking about q...

147: Results from my first attempt at the 4,000 words/day writing experiment

This episode gives you an update on the book writing experiment I recently tested! We discuss:

UPDATE on my book writing experiment that I told you about in Episode 145 of my Indie Author Weekly podcast (writing 4,000 words/day for a full week, and not doing any other business tasks)How I prepped for writing the actual book itselfDaily breakdown of how that first week of the experiment went3 reasons why I decided to go back to the drawing board with my bookAn important reminder we can all keep in...

What is hustle culture? “Sagan, as an anti-hustle advocate, do YOU ever succumb to hustle culture?”

How does an anti-hustle advocate navigate the TEMPTATION to succumb to hustle culture? In this vlog, I'm sharing about how I used to deal with hustle culture temptation, plus how I CURRENTLY handle it, and how you can avoid the temptation of hustle culture, too...

Links mentioned in this vlog:

Tune into the Indie Author Weekly podcastBusiness coaching for freelancersProductivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course

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Anti hustle is NOT lazy (here’s what you need to know about the anti hustle movement…)

You are a high-achiever with a strong work ethic. You care DEEPLY about your clients and customers... and you're skeptical about the anti hustle movement, because you assume that "anti hustle" is synonymous with "laziness." Does that sound familiar? In this vlog, we'll debunk this myth and explore why anti hustle methods are actually the OPPOSITE of laziness — plus how embracing the anti hustle method can benefit YOU as a high achiever.

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Motivation for freelancers: #1 tip for how to stay motivated in your freelance business

Are you STRUGGLING to stay motivated as a freelancer? Motivation can be challenging when you're a solo business owner, and there's a sneaky underlying reason for WHY this is so difficult for you... In this vlog, we're exploring the #1 motivation tip for freelancers! You'll learn how to stay motivated with your freelance business and the way this affects your personal life.

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0:00 Intro0:30 The #1 motivation tip for freelancers2:50 What happens if you D...