Master Your Author Journey by journaling: build skills, stay focused on your goals, and track your progress.
In this episode of Author Nation Interviews, host Melody Ann welcomes special guest Jen Hardy to discuss strategies to master your author journey through journaling. Jen shares her journey of thriving over 50 as an author and offers invaluable insights and encouragement for fellow writers.
Learn to Master Your Author Journey with Journaling
- Discover how author success through journaling helps with your long-term success as you build skills, stay focused on your goals, and track your progress.
- Learn valuable strategies and insights for navigating common challenges faced by nonfiction authors, such as imposter syndrome, procrastination, and finding constructive criticism.
- Gain inspiration and encouragement from Jen Hardy's journey of thriving as an author over 50, despite facing unique challenges.
- Explore Jen Hardy's approach to creating a comprehensive five-year plan for success in writing and publishing.
- Learn how to set achievable goals, track progress, and stay motivated on your author journey for long-term success.
Today’s Guest Jen Hardy
Jen Hardy is an author, podcast host, speaker, and community builder. Jen hosts the “Fabulous Over Fifty” podcast. She has also written a book and three journals that focus on empowering women, spreading positivity, and helping people set and meet their goals. Her books offer practical advice and real-life experiences that help women over fifty navigate various challenges and achieve their goals.
Highlights from Master Your Author Journey
- Jen's journey of thriving over 50 as an author despite facing challenges.
- Insights into the importance of journaling for overcoming writer's block and staying on track with goals.
- Strategies for navigating author challenges and building a supportive author community.
- Discussion on Jen's "Five-Year Plan for Success" and how it can empower authors to achieve their long-term goals.
Action Plan to Propel Your Writing Journey Forward
Dive into these actionable steps to propel your nonfiction writing journey forward!
Start Journaling
Set aside time each day to journal about your writing progress, challenges, and goals. Use journaling as a tool to stay focused, track your progress, and overcome writer’s block. Consider starting a five-year journey.
Develop a Daily Writing Routine
Establish a consistent writing schedule and commit to writing daily, even if it’s just for a short period each day. Consistency is key to making progress on your writing projects and overcoming procrastination.
Seek Constructive Feedback
Find trusted beta readers or critique partners to review your work and provide constructive feedback. Embrace feedback as an opportunity for growth.
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