Is your goal list longer than your TBR pile? 📚

Join Sue Mills and Donna R Madden as they spill the tea on setting writing goals that actually work (not just the ones that look good on Instagram).

In this episode, we're getting real about:

✨ Why most author goals fail by February

✨ Setting realistic targets when you're juggling day jobs, families, and life

✨ The difference between "publish 12 books this year" dreams and achievable milestones

✨ How to measure progress when writing success isn't always about word count

✨ Goal-setting strategies from indie authors who've figured it out

Whether you're a debut author trying to finish your first manuscript or a seasoned indie looking to level up your publishing game, this episode is packed with practical tips and honest conversation about what actually moves the needle.

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What's your biggest goal-setting challenge as an author?

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Balancing the Day Job and the Dream

Juggling a full-time career and your writing passion? You're not alone. In this episode of Indie Authors Uncovered, hosts Sue Mills and Donna R Madden dive into the real talk about time management when writing is your side hustle, not your only gig.

Sue and Donna get honest about the challenges of carving out writing time between work meetings, family commitments, and everything else life throws at you. They share their own hard-won strategies for protecting your creative time, maintaining momentum on your projects, and avoiding burnout when you're wearing multiple hats.

Whether you're writing before dawn, during lunch breaks, or burning the midnight oil, this episode is packed with practical tips for making the most of limited writing windows. From setting realistic goals to knowing when to say no, Sue and Donna explore what actually works for authors who are building their publishing careers one stolen hour at a time.

Perfect for indie authors who are still working toward that full-time writer dream—or for those who've chosen to keep their day job and write on the side. Because you don't need endless free time to be a successful author; you just need to work smarter with the time you have.

Join the conversation and discover how to make your writing dreams work with your real-world schedule.

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Indie Authors Uncovered - Episode 3: Pantsers vs. Plotters: Finding Your Writing Style

Are you a meticulous planner or do you write by the seat of your pants?

In this episode, Donna and Sue dive deep into the age-old debate between pantsers and plotters!

oin us as we explore:

✍️ What it really means to be a pantser or a plotter

📚 The pros and cons of each writing approach

🎯 How to figure out which method works best for YOU

💡 Tips for combining both styles (yes, you can be a "plantser"!)

🚀 Real-life examples from our own writing journeys

✨ How to overcome common challenges with each approach

Whether you're a discovery writer who loves the thrill of not knowing what happens next, or a detailed outliner who needs every scene mapped out before typing Chapter One, this episode has something for you!

What's your writing style?

Drop a comment below and let us know if you're Team Pantser, Team Plotter, or somewhere in between!

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