To me, self-publishing just feels right as well. I have more control over the process, how long I can take writing the story and how I want to market it or who I want to collaborate with for book covers, goodies, etc🤎
I'm happy that you found your own path to walk on, I look forward to hearing more about your journey☺️
I went with self-publishing for similar reasons. Actually, at the time I wrote my first book and was getting it ready to publish, trying to publish it traditionally never even crossed my mind. My first book was written during and extremely emotional and difficult time of my life. I was dealing with a very toxic situation at my former day-job and writing is what the Lord used to help me through that stress. I was desperate to get out of that job and hoping that, maybe, publishing my book could help me do so and that emotional stress meant I had to get it out quickly which certainly wouldn't have been traditional publishing. Alas, I didn't get to quit my day-job because of my book (though, praise the Lord, I am out of there now anyway), but even if I'd not felt the pressure to publish quickly I still would have made the choice I did. There's so much about traditional publishing that I just don't like and I'm not willing to give up my creative freedom or feel like I need to make compromises in order to satisfy traditional publishers.
Thank you for sharing this, Laura! It's beautiful that writing helped you through such a difficult period of your life. I love that you went all in on yourself and took control of your publishing journey without compromising what mattered most to you. Congratulations on publishing, by the way!
This was a brilliant read, all of your work is! Thank you for being vulnerable and transparent with your readers, it definitely helps me feel seen, getting to see the behind the scenes of publishing a book, as an author myself.
Oh man! I feel like you and I are so cut from the same cloth. I actually found you through Pinterest because of your writer affirmations–it was then that your website opened me up to the possibility of authorpreneurship and I realized we have very similar dreams and values–freedom and creative agency are big reasons why I've been self-employed for the last several years, running my own branding studio.
I'm also certified as a coach (through Yes Supply), and when I became certified, I thought it was going to be the start of a coaching journey, but my heart has always been in writing, so looking back I think, similarly to you, that certification was actually to give myself the tools to start healing the parts of me that are keeping me from embodying my true identity as a writer.
I don't have any expectations myself yet in terms of publishing, but where I am now, and maybe you've been here too, is learning how to walk with my fear of being seen. The writing, the storytelling, that comes easy. It's actually owning who I am and putting that raw, true version of the artist out there for the world to see that's really got me hung up in a self-sabotaging pattern and pushing me to use those coaching tools to bring myself into the spotlight.
I too really struggled with conflicting passions and feeling like I had to choose between them. It was actually your website that initially showed me I could marry together my love of entrepreneurship, my other natural gifts, and writing. I don't HAVE to choose between them. I've been in some courses here lately about this and I love this narrative of "I AM the niche." Being a jack of all trades isn't a bad thing anymore, and I'm seeing more and more that it may be the key to growing your empire even more so than any great marketing strategy.
Anyway, I've run off on a tangent but I can appreciate your honesty in this post and love that we're on seemingly similar pathways. Happy your in my sphere. 🧲⚡️
Christina, thank you for such a beautiful, heartfelt comment!! I'm so honored that my content has played such a positive role in your journey. We really have had such similar experiences. I've ABSOLUTELY had to reckon with the fear of being seen. You said it beautifully: "Owning who I am and putting that raw, true version of the artist out there for the world to see" -- it's been one of the biggest challenges for me by far. I've had to do so much work around that, and am still doing it every time I'm faced with pushing outside my comfort zone a little more.
I fully believe in carving out our own niche and embracing all facets of ourselves to bring something unique to the world. I love that you're going all in on your passions! The right people will be magnetized to you because of it.
I'm so happy we're in each other's orbits, too! Excited to follow your journey and cheer you on. 🫶🏻
To me, self-publishing just feels right as well. I have more control over the process, how long I can take writing the story and how I want to market it or who I want to collaborate with for book covers, goodies, etc🤎
I'm happy that you found your own path to walk on, I look forward to hearing more about your journey☺️
Agree with everything you mentioned! I’m excited about all of those things, too.
Thank you 🙏🏻 Same to you!
Yassss. You go!!! What feels right IS right. 💛💛💛 Thank you for being yourself, and this beautiful reminder to choose your own path! 💕
"What feels right IS right" yes-- so true!! Thank you for your beautiful comment 🤍🤍
I went with self-publishing for similar reasons. Actually, at the time I wrote my first book and was getting it ready to publish, trying to publish it traditionally never even crossed my mind. My first book was written during and extremely emotional and difficult time of my life. I was dealing with a very toxic situation at my former day-job and writing is what the Lord used to help me through that stress. I was desperate to get out of that job and hoping that, maybe, publishing my book could help me do so and that emotional stress meant I had to get it out quickly which certainly wouldn't have been traditional publishing. Alas, I didn't get to quit my day-job because of my book (though, praise the Lord, I am out of there now anyway), but even if I'd not felt the pressure to publish quickly I still would have made the choice I did. There's so much about traditional publishing that I just don't like and I'm not willing to give up my creative freedom or feel like I need to make compromises in order to satisfy traditional publishers.
Thank you for sharing this, Laura! It's beautiful that writing helped you through such a difficult period of your life. I love that you went all in on yourself and took control of your publishing journey without compromising what mattered most to you. Congratulations on publishing, by the way!
Such a brilliant read. “Your truth speaks in a whisper, but it vibrates deep.” Oh my goodness—are you a writer or something? 🤭
Idk, I've thought about trying it 😜 But seriously, thank you so much, Sarah!
Love this and I 100% agree. Traditional publishing isn't even on the radar for me. Self-publishing all the way ❤️
Thank you, Tania! And absolutely love that. 🙌🏻
This was a brilliant read, all of your work is! Thank you for being vulnerable and transparent with your readers, it definitely helps me feel seen, getting to see the behind the scenes of publishing a book, as an author myself.
Thank you so much, Marco! I'm really happy to hear it was helpful. 🙏🏻
What a beautiful reflection of your experience. Thank you for sharing!! It's SO relateable and I'm cheering you on!!
Thank you so much, Hope!! Appreciate you. 💖
Oh man! I feel like you and I are so cut from the same cloth. I actually found you through Pinterest because of your writer affirmations–it was then that your website opened me up to the possibility of authorpreneurship and I realized we have very similar dreams and values–freedom and creative agency are big reasons why I've been self-employed for the last several years, running my own branding studio.
I'm also certified as a coach (through Yes Supply), and when I became certified, I thought it was going to be the start of a coaching journey, but my heart has always been in writing, so looking back I think, similarly to you, that certification was actually to give myself the tools to start healing the parts of me that are keeping me from embodying my true identity as a writer.
I don't have any expectations myself yet in terms of publishing, but where I am now, and maybe you've been here too, is learning how to walk with my fear of being seen. The writing, the storytelling, that comes easy. It's actually owning who I am and putting that raw, true version of the artist out there for the world to see that's really got me hung up in a self-sabotaging pattern and pushing me to use those coaching tools to bring myself into the spotlight.
I too really struggled with conflicting passions and feeling like I had to choose between them. It was actually your website that initially showed me I could marry together my love of entrepreneurship, my other natural gifts, and writing. I don't HAVE to choose between them. I've been in some courses here lately about this and I love this narrative of "I AM the niche." Being a jack of all trades isn't a bad thing anymore, and I'm seeing more and more that it may be the key to growing your empire even more so than any great marketing strategy.
Anyway, I've run off on a tangent but I can appreciate your honesty in this post and love that we're on seemingly similar pathways. Happy your in my sphere. 🧲⚡️
Christina, thank you for such a beautiful, heartfelt comment!! I'm so honored that my content has played such a positive role in your journey. We really have had such similar experiences. I've ABSOLUTELY had to reckon with the fear of being seen. You said it beautifully: "Owning who I am and putting that raw, true version of the artist out there for the world to see" -- it's been one of the biggest challenges for me by far. I've had to do so much work around that, and am still doing it every time I'm faced with pushing outside my comfort zone a little more.
I fully believe in carving out our own niche and embracing all facets of ourselves to bring something unique to the world. I love that you're going all in on your passions! The right people will be magnetized to you because of it.
I'm so happy we're in each other's orbits, too! Excited to follow your journey and cheer you on. 🫶🏻