292 / Are you curious about when to work with a developmental editor, how to get unstuck in your manuscript, and what actually helps authors succeed for the long haul?

Editor and book coach Sarah Elle shares insights on the editing process, author mindset, and the strategies—plus pitfalls—every writer should know.

• When to bring in a developmental editor vs. a book coach
• The most common manuscript mistakes—and how to fix them
• Tips for breaking out of endless revision loops
• Mindset, habits, and routines of successful writers
• Trends in fiction and how author “voice” matters more than ever

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291 / Are you struggling to navigate burnout, industry shifts, or simply want to future-proof your writing career?

Becca Syme returns to share lessons from her own journey with burnout, sustainable author success, plus actionable advice for writers at every stage.

• Understanding and recovering from burnout
• Making mindset changes for autonomy and sustainability
• Streamlining your author business for joy (not just income)
• The real value of Strengths and Enneagram for writers and relationships
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290 / If you missed the first part of our interview with Lee and Russell, scroll back to the previous episode in your podcast feed and catch up. Part II of our conversation with Russell and Lee continues in this episode as we talk about money mindset, sustainability, collaboration, and more.

Lee Savino, seven-figure romance author and mastermind founder, and Russell Nolte, USA Today bestselling fantasy author and co-host of the Six Figure Author Experiment podcast, discuss the realities of building and maintaining an author business.

• Redefining "hard" and "ease" in writing and business
• Choosing the right kind of hard—and what to walk away from
• Letting go of past successes and recalibrating your goals
• Collaboration, co-creation, and building creative partnerships
• Structuring your business for happiness and sustainability

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