Podcasts about saganlives

In this episode, we explore the dynamic of being a beginner vs being intermediate at your practice... and why being a beginner can, in some ways, be a lot easier! Tune in now to find out about the pressure I put on myself in my 2nd solo burlesque dance performance, what I took from that experience compared to my 1st solo burlesque act, how this connects back to my work as a fiction author, and the top 3 takeaways for how you can apply this to your own creative practice or craft (including important questions to ask yourself in order to relieve fear and/or pressure from yourself).Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Babe Maverick burlesuqe Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/babemaverick Episode 171 of the Indie Author Weekly podcast — Applying my 2024 Word of the Year (ELEVATE) to Creative Writing: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/14272088-171-applying-my-2024-word-of-the-year-to-creative-writing Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In our previous episode, Episode 176, we talked about what it means to be a creative and an indie author — and how it can be so much more comprehensive than book writing! That's why, in today's episode, I want to build on that and share with you the idea creation and writing process around my weekly Saturday email newsletter: the Solopreneur Diary Entries. Tune in now for the inside scoop on what that weekly newsletter is all about, an exercise to expand your own creativity, why I never worry about coming up with fresh new ideas (even after writing these emails for 8-ish years), the logistics of my writing process, and more...Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to the Solopreneur Diary Entries weekly newsletter: https://saganmorrow.com/newsletter Indie Author Weekly episode 176: What does it mean to be a creative and an indie author? https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/14452324 Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In our most recent couple of episodes here on the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we've been exploring the importance of trust in the creative process — including self trust and trusting others. I want to take it a step back today and ask this question: What does it even mean to be a creative, and, since this is the Indie Author Weekly podcast, what does it mean to be an indie author?Especially given that recently here on the podcast, I've been sharing about my creative process in designing burlesque choreography. What does that have to do with being an indie author? Can we count that as something appropriate for our purposes of being on this podcast? TUNE IN NOW for my take on the question of “What does it mean to be a creative and an indie author” — plus what you can expect as we move forward with the Indie Author Weekly podcast... Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Episode 174 of this Indie Author Weekly podcast — self trust thought exercise when you experience self doubt as a creative: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/14340711-174-self-trust-thought-exercise-when-you-experience-self-doubt-as-a-creative Episode 175 of this Indie Author Weekly podcast — creative process as a solo artist and TRUSTING others: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/14450389-175-creative-process-as-a-solo-artist-trusting-others Episode 17 of this Indie Author Weekly podcast — "Situationals" technique as an exercise to improve character development: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/1434766-017-an-exercise-to-improve-character-development Babe Maverick burlesque persona: https://www.instagram.com/babemaverick Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode, we explore the delicate balance of the creative process when you are a solo artist — Because it's hard to maintain distance and objectivity when you are working on creative pursuits in a silo! Is it good enough? Is it good at all? Are you conveying what you intend to convey? Even if it IS “good enough,” what interesting improvements can be made? And if you don't have confidence in it being “good enough,” how is that going to affect the way you share your work with the world?These are all big questions! In our previous episode here on the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we talked about the value and importance of trusting yourself and building that self trust muscle. Tune into episode 174 to check it out — it's a great episode and includes a 3-part exercise for improving self trust!So in this episode, let's talk about a different element of TRUST — trusting other people and bringing them into the creative process when you're a solo artist...Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Episode 174 of this Indie Author Weekly podcast — self trust thought exercise when you experience self doubt as a creative: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/14340711-174-self-trust-thought-exercise-when-you-experience-self-doubt-as-a-creative Babe Maverick burlesque persona: https://www.instagram.com/babemaverick Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode, I talk about the balance between trusting yourself AND not believing that negative voice in your head which might be filled with self doubt.As long-time listeners of the podcast will already know, I'm a Personal Fulfillment Coach when I'm not writing novels! And many of my clients first come to me because they're struggling internally: there's an internal battle going on, where they have a mean voice in their head that sends them into negative thought spirals.I feel like we can ALL relate to this. Most of us have at the very least experienced this from time to time. And when it comes to ANYTHING in life — including our creative endeavours — we need to be able to differentiate between those parts within us.TUNE IN to this episode for a 3-question thought exercise to help you navigate self doubt and improve your self trust.Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Episode 172 of the Indie Author Weekly podcast — Improving one's relationship with the creative process: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/14315351-172-improving-one-s-relationship-with-the-creative-process Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

Last week, I went through the entirety of my current work in progress — Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series. So today I want to share with you what happened when I read through it… It had been a few months since I last worked on it, so it was great to review it with fresh eyes!There were 5 main things that jumped out at me… TUNE IN to this episode to find out what I realized and discovered as a result of reviewing the first full draft of my current work in progress manuscript.Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, and shares recommendations and thoughts about how to improve your relationship with the creative process (what to do BEFORE you even sit down at the computer and start writing, plus a beautiful question to hold onto and guide you through the creative process).Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode, find out how my 2024 Word of the Year — ELEVATE — connects back and translates into my work as a writer... elevating my approach to my work! PLUS, tune in to find out what I am NOT doing this year as an indie author (this decision feels so, so good).Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

How can you prioritize writing (or any creative pursuit, or a solopreneur business, or a passion project, or a hobby, etc) when life “gets in the way”?In this episode, learn my 3-step strategy for how to DO this — plus a personal example of this in action with my own writing projects.Want help with unpacking mindset blocks, setting and upholding boundaries, strategizing plans, and keeping accountable to what you want from you life? I'm here to support you! Book a coaching call: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching/ Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

I began a new solo development dance class last month in preparation for my first-ever solo burlesque show... and that's given me a few ideas for incorporating burlesque choreography and culture into my upcoming romcom novel (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series)!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Check out the Babe Maverick Instagram account to follow Sagan's journey as a burleque dancer: https://www.instagram.com/babemaverick Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

This episode provides Q&A inspired by the Weeknight Writers "Writing Alternative Relationships" panel discussion I spoke at this past summer — it's a follow up to our previous two episodes where I answered the first 5 questions: Q6: In romances, people usually expect a level of sexual tension that leads to sexual catharsis; how can you create a relationship arc where people have a similar level of emotional catharsis without the sexual aspect?Q7: How do you manage a story with multiple love interests and/or romance arcs?Q8: What kinds of alternative relationships do you want to see more of? How would you like existing representation of alternative relationship models to change?Q9: What do you love MOST about writing the alternative relationships you do?Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Weeknight Writers: https://www.businessforauthors.com/weeknight-writers/ Episode 166 of the Indie Author Weekly podcast: Writing Alternative Relationships (Q&A Part 1)Episode 167 of the Indie Author Weekly podcast: Writing Alternative Relationships (Q&A Part 2)Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

This episode provides Q&A inspired by the Weeknight Writers "Writing Alternative Relationships" panel discussion I spoke at this past summer — it's a follow up to our previous episode where I answered the first 3 questions: Q4: What level of awareness is it important to have when thinking about writing alternative relationships? (harmful tropes to avoid, poor representation traps, trusted places against which to check info/questions about types of alternative relationships we're less familiar with?)Q5: What advice would you give to a writer who wants to create a world where these alternative relationship models are considered normal or even the norm? What changes would this normalization have?Stay tuned for Part 3 of this Q&A, coming next week!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Weeknight Writers: https://www.businessforauthors.com/weeknight-writers/ Episode 166 of the Indie Author Weekly podcast: Writing Alternative Relationships (Q&A Part 1)Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

This episode provides Q&A inspired by the Weeknight Writers "Writing Alternative Relationships" panel discussion I spoke at this past summer...About the type of alternative relationships I write in my novels.Q1: Do you believe it's inherently radical to write alternative relationship models?Q2: How does writing alternative relationships affect the way in which you construct your setting and/or frame the in-story relationship between the level of support (or difficulty) the alternatively romantic characters have with the society they live in?Q3: How do you deal with the exploration & creation of boundaries in alternative relationship models? Stay tuned for Part 2 of this Q&A, coming next week!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Weeknight Writers: https://www.businessforauthors.com/weeknight-writers/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode, we discuss...Why I write childfree women in my Polyamorous Passions novel and Small Town Stilettos (quick examples of my characters).My personal reasons for being childfree.What it means to be "selfish" (wanting to have children vs not wanting to have children).The societal pressures to have children (a masquerade to control women's bodies).A trope I cannot STAND in fiction related to childfree women.My reaction when I found out that physically I shouldn't/can't have children (years after deciding I didn't want kids).Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Episode 158 of the Indie Author Weekly podcast: On Writing "Selfish" WomenGet success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode of the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we are doing PART TWO of the book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience!We discuss: Breakdown of book marketing expenses and total monetary investment.Results of the book launch (actual numbers for book sales and dollars earned).Mindset struggles and shifts.Next steps moving forward with general book marketing.Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode of the Indie Author Weekly podcast, we are doing PART ONE of the book launch recap for Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience!We discuss: 5 marketing strategies I used for the book launch.6 mistakes I made with this book launch.7 things I'd do differently with a future book launch.Stay tuned for PART TWO of the Small Town Stilettos book launch recap on next week's episode of Indie Author Weekly — we'll be diving into the numbers (book expenses, book sales, and dollars earned), as well as the mindset stuff that came up throughout this book launch, plus 3 big experiments I want to try for general book marketing.Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode, we explore how the stand-alone novel Small Town Stilettos fits into the Polyamorous Passions series, and the interconnectedness of the “world” of these polyamorous romantic comedy novels. Learn more about the world of Polyamorous Passions, background on the fictional settings, character overlaps and interactions, and more!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode, we explore...What makes something "frivolous,” vs worthy or deserving of your attention and enjoyment? Internalized misogyny that can come to play with how we perceive Taylor Swift, romantic comedies, and more.The perceived validity and worthiness of more "serious" content vs women being allowed to have fun and put themselves first.Questions to explore to overcome feelings of embarrassment and shame about your (or other people's) "guilty pleasures," and the freedom and liberation of allowing more frivolity and personal enjoyment, regardless of how "silly" a thing may be perceived.(This episode contains swearing between 6:45 - 7:02)Resources & links mentioned on the podcast: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

“What made you decide to write polyamorous romcoms?” Today we're answering THIS question!In this episode, we address the luxury and privilege of talking about “controversial” topics such as polyamory and burlesque, the responsibility vs risks of being open about this, the concept of sharing your values without explicitly stating them, the reasoning behind my very deliberate decision to use the setting of contemporary romantic comedy to feature polyamory, and more.Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe to the Solopreneur Diary Entries weekly newsletter: https://saganmorrow.com/newsletterEpisode 50: What made me start writing the Polyamorous Passion series (my polyamory background) — https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/2949481-050-what-made-me-start-writing-the-polyamorous-passions-series-my-polyamory-backgroundEpisode 51: FAQ about the background to my Polyamorous Passions series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/3015199-051-faq-about-the-background-to-my-polyamorous-passions-seriesGet success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

"Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience" deals with a variety of different themes (including grief, loss, and personal identity) and it's the perfect novel to discuss at your book club! This episode features 10 book club discussion prompts, ranging from character development to fat positivity to societal expectations of women and more.Get the PDF version of these book club discussion prompts when you join Sagan's author newsletter: http://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcastGRAB YOUR COPY of Small Town Stilettos: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4MResources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching BONUS resources (such as a PDF of these book club discussion prompts): http://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcastTune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode, I'm addressing a particular complaint that some readers have had in their reviews about my latest romance novel, Small Town Stilettos — some of the reviews dislike the main character, Margaret, because she is perceived as “selfish.”In this episode, we explore this idea a little further: What makes a person selfish? How do we determine whether a person is selfish or not? Why are we put off by a character who puts their own self-interest first? Why is there a double-standard for women vs men when it comes to how “selfish” we are allowed to be?I want more readers to give themselves permission, in their own lives, to put themselves first, and to recognize that putting themselves first doesn't make them a bad person, it doesn't make them selfish, and it doesn't even necessarily need to mean that other people won't get what they want or that putting yourself first is at the detriment or cost of other things. You can get what you want, and do good things in the world. These aren't mutually exclusive! You are allowed to know what you want, to express what you want, to put yourself first. Especially if you are constantly putting others before you. Especially if you feel guilty about expressing your wants and needs. Especially if you are not ALLOWING yourself to have and be what you want in life.So every time a reviewer mentions something about my characters being selfish, to be honest, it just makes me want to write MORE " selfish" women. To normalize women asking for what they want and need; to normalize women speaking up for themselves and asserting themselves; to normalize women being unapologetic about their drives and desires.Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

Happy book release day to Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience! In this episode, I share with you what advance readers are already saying about this romance novel, so you can determine whether it's something you might be interested in reading, too...Join me in celebrating this book launch on social media! You can find me on Twitter or Instagram, @Saganlives — a ReTweet about this book release or sharing it to your Instagram Stories truly does help with spreading the word so that more readers can find this novel.GRAB YOUR COPY: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4M(Featuring an ambitious childfree fat-positive fashion designer heroine, love triangle with cinnamon roll heroes, closed door romance, only one bed, positive female friendships, polyamory, and more.)Please rate and review Small Town Stilettos on Amazon and/or Goodreads so that more readers can find and enjoy this fun summertime romance novel!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode, I'm doing a reading from the first chapter of Small Town Stilettos — this is the scene where Margaret first hears about how she's being forced into a modern marriage of convenience in order to access her inheritance...Small Town Stilettos on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174111898-small-town-stilettosSmall Town Stilettos on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4MResources & links mentioned in this episode: Listen to our first reading from Chapter 1 of Small Town Stilettos in Episode 152 of this Indie Author Weekly podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/13041543-152-a-reading-from-small-town-stilettos-sneak-peek-excerptTune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

In this episode, you'll get an overview about the plot of Small Town Stilettos, plus background about the real-life inspiration for this story and how some of the ideas in this novel came about.Small Town Stilettos on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174111898-small-town-stilettosSmall Town Stilettos on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4MResources & links mentioned in this episode: Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

Find out 7 ways you can support an indie author with their book launch — this is a wonderful opportunity to support the creatives in your life (and some of these are simple, easy ideas you can do in just a few minutes!)I share why it matters so much to get my novels in the hands of as many people as possible — we are literally changing lives around here and helping more readers discover themselves, embrace who they are and what they want from life, and deepening our understanding, compassion, and empathy for one another.Stories are powerful and life changing. And YOU can play a part in that life changing experience! Tune into this episode to find out how…Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to Sagan's author newsletter to view the “poster” for Small Town Stilettos, plus a few other goodies: https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast Join my book review team on Booksirens: https://booksirens.com/book/JYZYROS/WR29ENC Join my book review team on Booksprout: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/121085/small-town-stilettos-a-modern-marriage-of-convenience Enter the Small Town Stilettos giveaway on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/369459-small-town-stilettos-a-modern-marriage-of-convenience Add Small Town Stilettos to your Want to Read list on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174111898-small-town-stilettos Pre-order Small Town Stilettos on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4M Twitter post about Small Town Stilettos for you to ReTweet: https://twitter.com/Saganlives/status/1671885973196767234Instagram post about Small Town Stilettos for you to share on your IG Stories: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctbu3pzr9wJ/ TikTok video for you to repost: https://www.tiktok.com/@saganlives/video/7242435179636182277 Follow me on Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/small-town-stilettos-a-modern-marriage-of-convenience-by-sagan-morrow Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

This episode shares the top 7 things I'm doing as part of the “Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience” book launch! We discuss…The specific marketing strategies and platforms I'm using, and why I'm doing these particular types of experiments.How this is different from my previous book launches.What's working well and what I've already decided to do differently in future book launches.My conversion rate estimates and book sale goals for this book launch.And more!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Episode 77 — Book launch recap for “Her Bad Idea,” Part 1 (organic marketing) https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/5400808-077-book-launch-recap-part-1-organic-marketing Episode 78 — Book launch recap for “Her Bad Idea,” Part 2 (paid ads and book sales results) https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/5489476-078-book-launch-recap-part-2-paid-ads-book-sales-results Subscribe to Sagan's author newsletter to view the “poster” for Small Town Stilettos, plus a few other goodies: https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast Enter the Small Town Stilettos giveaway on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/369459-small-town-stilettos-a-modern-marriage-of-convenience Pre-order Small Town Stilettos on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4M Book marketing resources: Fussy Librarian, Booksprout, and BooksirensBook marketing platforms: Kindle Unlimited, TikTok, Teachable digital downloadTune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

Get a sneak peek of Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience! This episode features a reading from Chapter 1.Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Pre-order Small Town Stilettos: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4MAdd Small Town Stilettos to your Want to Read list on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55302931-small-town-stilettosTune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/questionSupport the show

Today is a special day, because it is COVER REVEAL DAY for my upcoming romance novel, Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience! In this episode I want to share more about that novel!Here's the working blurb…Aunt Eleanor fully intends to arrange a marriage for me from beyond the grave—to my childhood sweetheart, no less—and she doesn't seem to have considered that I might be falling for my other childhood best friend! But her inheritance is the only chance I have to make my dream a reality: to create a fashion line for bodies like mine. I would almost be willing to give up that dream, if Aunt Eleanor hadn't stipulated in her will that my inheritance will go to my cruel cousin unless I marry a man I barely know. There's no way around it: a modern marriage of convenience is my only option. Now I just need to convince my “intended” that this is a good idea...Tropes: Modern marriage of convenienceSmall town contemporary romanceLove triangle, second chance, friends to lovers, only one bed.Fat positive, sex positive, ethical non-monogamy positive.RELEASE DAY: Tuesday July 25 2023ADD TO YOUR WANT TO READ LIST ON GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55302931-small-town-stilettosPRE-ORDER ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Stilettos-marriage-convenience-ebook/dp/B0C776DB4MResources & links mentioned in this episode: Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

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 customer service “red flags” that led to me choosing a different cover designerThe importance of being an active participant in the decision-making process as a self-published authorHow I was using the book cover design delays as an excuse to procrastinate on doing book editsResources & links mentioned in this episode: Add Small Town Stilettos to your Want to Read list: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55302931-small-town-stilettosGet success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

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 writing a chapter/day for a full week (working on Book 8 in my Polyamorous Passions series). We discuss...Why I changed the official experiment from 4,000 words/day to 3,500 words/day.An important method for successfully "killing your darlings" (this makes it SO MUCH EASIER).Daily breakdown of how the week went (including actual word count achieved each day).Problems I ran into along the way over the course of this week — and what I did about those struggles.Powerful mindset shifts I experienced (plus invaluable life lessons that came up). How I handled distractions and the importance of minimizing barriers.Final results from this writing experiment and my next plans moving forward with making good progress for this bookResources & links mentioned in this episode: Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Grab the Anti-Hustle Mindset Bundle for just $29: https://saganmorrow.com/programs/ Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

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 parallel plot lines with incorporating the core themes throughout the storyMy colour-coded sticky note method for mapping out major plot lines with the themes for the beginning, middle, and end of the story, as well as my colour-coded sticky note method for organizing scenes into the chaptersHow I use a Google doc for organizing my chapter outlines with the parallel plot lines, core themes, and additional subplots and scenesResources & links mentioned in this episode: Book 7 in the Polyamorous Passions series: "Her Bad Idea"Episode 147 of the Indie Author Weekly podcast: results from my 4,000 words/day book writing experimentLearn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

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 mind when it comes to prioritizing our creative pursuitsNavigating mindset drama when allowing ourselves to work on creative projects and outletsWas this experiment a success? Overview of results and what I learned from this experience, plus what I'll be doing next…Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Episode 145 of this Indie Author Weekly podcast (background and details about this book writing experiment)Episode 144 of this Indie Author Weekly podcast (how my writing process works with the Notes & Scenes document)Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

Let's talk about the importance of being earnest as a writer and getting comfortable with potentially embarrassing yourself! In this episode, we cover…The self-consciousness → self-compassion spectrum that many of us experience as writers, and the importance of embracing earnest along the way.How I reviewed my high school creative writing assignment where the professor didn't understand that my “grammatical error” was actually a stylistic choice, not a grammatical error (and how I was very indignant about it!) — and the importance of knowing the rules before you break them.The worries and fears we might have about “Will readers understand my writing style and storytelling choices?” — and why it's okay if people don't “get it.”Consequences of being true to ourselves, our messages, and our voices: Who benefits from us NOT being vocal and true to ourselves? What is true for me? If I wasn't worried about how I'd be perceived, what would I want to say? Or, if I knew that people would really appreciate whatever my truth happens to be, what would I say? What I LOVE about the work I do nowadays: How I write about characters who are working through this exact type of issue, AND how I get to coach people working through these issues as well.Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Book your 1:1 life coaching session with me so we can work through your feelings of self-consciousness, embarrassment, hiding your true self, and other mindset issues that are holding you back: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

All about a new writing experiment I'm testing out to make a lot better progress with my novels! We discuss…Why I'm doing this new experiment, what my schedule will look like, how I plan to make it happen, and my expected results with writing for a larger, dedicated period of time2 reasons why I've been struggling with writing, and the problem that can come up with trying to find time to write novels (including feelings of guilt and concerns that it's “self-indulgent”)The deep sense of relief and fulfillment I had when I finally got around to writing my book after procrastinating on it all day long (and how this is a really good reminder!)“I should be working on other parts of my business” — how this is a very real problem for business owners, and the way that this actually has a NEGATIVE effect on your business! More on this (including the top 3 questions to ask yourself if this is a struggle for you) in the “How to Balance Passion and Profession” video on my solopreneur tips YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WH4cAaC0Vq0 Difference between writing for a specific amount of time vs writing a specific amount of words (and how focusing on one vs the other will be more useful in different circumstances)How I had an initial plan to write 2,000 words/day for a week, but having other tasks on my plate completely threw me off — and specifically WHY this was such a problem for me (this is what led me to decide to do the 4,000 words/day book writing challenge for a full week)Why you should ALWAYS pay attention to any stagnation or “stuckness” that arises — keep in mind that just because a strategy used to work for you, doesn't mean it always will continue working! Resources & links mentioned in this episode: "How to Balance Passion and Profession” video on my solopreneur tips YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WH4cAaC0Vq0 Book your 1:1 life coaching session with me so we can work through your feelings of guilt, procrastination, and other mindset issues that are holding you back from writing your book: https://saganmorrow.com/coachingTune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

“How do you write your books? By hand, by typewriter?” In this episode, we're answering THAT question! Get ready for a full recap of the logistics and practical side for how I write my books…0:00 Intro0:20 Answering a question from a friend: “How do you write your books? By hand, by typewriter?” — and a few other logistics when it comes to the practical side of how I write books0:50 When it comes to writing books, here's why I do NOT use a typewriter, and why I do NOT write by hand 3:40 My process for writing my novels — outlining my books on paper and a Google doc (plus a quick explanation about what my chapter outline looks like)5:35 The 3 types of Google docs I always use for writing my novels9:30 Keeping tabs open vs not, and using external monitors while working on the computer11:50 A few additional types of Google docs I like using when working on books12:50 How I usually “write” large portions of my books without actually writing them16:45 Writing in various environments17:50 How I use music when writing my books23:00 Bookmark giveaway!25:05 Wrap upWIN BOOKMARKS featuring Sagan's novels when you publish a review of any of her books between now and April 30, 2023! All you need to do is write and publish a review of any of her books on Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, etc (any book platforms of your choice), and then email hello[at]saganmorrow[dot]com with the link and your mailing address — and then Sagan will mail you bookmarks!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Tune into the Polyamorous Passions soundtrack: https://saganmorrow.com/polypassionsplaylist Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

A year ago, I experienced an EXTREME case of imposter syndrome in my author career… which led to a TON of procrastination! In this episode, I'm sharing all about that experience and how I navigated it. In this episode, we discuss…How my imposter syndrome came aboutWhat I did to work through imposter syndrome (including some of the specific ways I did self-coaching for this, and the type of questions I asked myself to get to the root issues).3 things I did to actively navigate procrastination (and how you can apply that to your own situation if you're struggling with procrastination).How imposter syndrome and procrastination affects us all (plus what you need to know about EFFECTIVELY and SUCCESSFULLY managing imposter syndrome, and what we can do together to help YOU work through these issues, too)Are imposter syndrome and/or procrastination holding you back (in your personal life or your professional life), too? This episode is for you!WIN BOOKMARKS featuring Sagan's novels when you publish a review of any of her books between now and April 30, 2023! All you need to do is write and publish a review of any of her books on Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, etc (any book platforms of your choice), and then email hello[at]saganmorrow[dot]com with the link and your mailing address — and then Sagan will mail you bookmarks!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

I was recently hanging out with a friend, and she said this: “I want to read your books, but I feel like it's weird because I don't want to know about your sex life…”Totally get that! Let's talk about that today, because I think this is a very common frame of mind for friends and family of romance authors...IN THIS EPISODE, I share several important things to keep in mind if you're wondering about this, too, plus a few different options for you!WIN BOOKMARKS featuring Sagan's novels when you publish a review of any of her books between now and April 30, 2023! All you need to do is write and publish a review of any of her books on Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, etc (any book platforms of your choice), and then email hello[at]saganmorrow[dot]com with the link and your mailing address — and then Sagan will mail you bookmarks!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching Enroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: https://saganmorrow.com/powerhouse Work with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/workwithme/ Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

Today we are answering a listener-submitted question: How did you get "brave enough" to talk publicly about being a romance author? This question was posted by Morgan Starling Writes on an Instagram post back in Feb 2022, in which she said, “I'm hesitant to post pictures of my face on here because of my "day job", so to speak. But at the same time, it feels like there's no balance to the interaction with those whose faces I do get to see! How do you, fellow smut writers or readers, go about it? Did you start out anonymously, too? Was there a point at which you decided: 'Now I'm brave enough'? I just started listening to the podcast of Sagan. It's really cool and she has a beautiful voice. Wonder what she'd have to say about this - Sagan?”In this episode, I share my answer to that question, PLUS some key questions I recommend asking yourself (this is me putting on my Life Coach hat!)WIN BOOKMARKS featuring Sagan's novels when you publish a review of any of her books between now and April 30, 2023! All you need to do is write and publish a review of any of her books on Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, etc (any book platforms of your choice), and then email hello[at]saganmorrow[dot]com with the link and your mailing address — and then Sagan will mail you bookmarks!Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform (SaganMorrow.com/podcast)Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at SaganMorrow.com/books Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Get success & life coaching: SaganMorrow.com/coachingEnroll in the Productivity Powerhouse anti-hustle e-course: SaganMorrow.com/powerhouseLet's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show

WELCOME BACK to the Indie Author Weekly podcast! We went on hiatus back in December 2021, and we are finally ready to RELAUNCH this podcast! Woohoo!In this episode, we discuss…More details about WHY we went on hiatus for such a long time (15 months rather than our originally-planned 2 months).Update on what Sagan's been up to in her author life over the past year — book writing (several books), planning and mapping out 24 book ideas, self-publishing updates, working through imposter syndrome, and joining TikTok for book promotional purposes.The future of Indie Author Weekly (what to expect, both from the content and logistics)WIN BOOKMARKS featuring Sagan's novels when you publish a review of any of her books between now and April 30, 2023! All you need to do is write and publish a review of any of her books on Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, etc (any book platforms of your choice), and then email hello[at]saganmorrow[dot]com with the link and your mailing address — and then Sagan will mail you bookmarks! Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Small Town Stilettos, and her business books for solopreneurs) at https://saganmorrow.com/books/ Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/indie-author-weekly/id1469586590 Check out Sagan's YouTube channel to watch the video versions of these podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaganMorrow Work with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithmeEpisode 139 of Indie Author Weekly (why I went on hiatus from this podcast) — https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/9657830-139-doing-the-uncomfortable-thing-this-is-not-the-episode-i-had-planned TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saganlives Self Publishing Formula (how I learned about TikTok for authors): https://selfpublishingformula.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Qu8GvA0lUm3GmzBqmmfeg Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and InstagramHashtag: #IndieAuthorWeeklyEmail: hello@saganmorrow.com Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) at https://saganmorrow.com/question Support the show

Today I am doing an uncomfortable thing... This is not the episode I had planned! When you're feeling the internal struggle, when your energy levels are low, when your capacity and bandwidth aren't quite there... What happens next? We're addressing exactly that in this episode of Indie Author Weekly!This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to find out about the future of Indie Author Weekly, and 3 reasons why I'm sharing this with you today...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Our Choice: Romance for Roe, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 137 of Indie Author Weekly: When to quit a project .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan in Solopreneur CEO: SaganMorrow.com/ceo .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Are you in the process of writing a novel this month, for National Novel Writing Month (or, as it's more commonly known, NaNoWriMo), and are you getting caught in the struggle of it? That's exactly what we're addressing on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to get SIX resources for starting to write your novel this month, during #NaNoWriMo...   Resources & links mentioned in this episode:Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Our Choice: Romance for Roe, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 32 of Indie Author Weekly: 20 writing prompt ideas .Episode 114 of Indie Author Weekly: 7 examples for how to get story ideas from everyday life .Episode 133 of Indie Author Weekly: 5 tips for how to write a book with a busy schedule .Episode 65 of Indie Author Weekly: 10 tips to beat writer's block .Episode 31 of Indie Author Weekly: how to get through the messy middle .Episode 46 of Indie Author Weekly: how to boost your word count during NaNoWriMo .NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/ceo .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Is it time to quit your novel? Have you ever wondered how authors keep going with a tough book project… or, maybe you're a writer, and you're not sure if it's time to quit a project? When you arrive at that pivotal moment where you wonder if it's time to give up your novel... What happens next?  That's exactly what we're addressing on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly!This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to find out what happens next when you realize your book needs way more work than you thought... and how to keep moving forward when you're stuck! Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Our Choice: Romance for Roe, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Small Town Stilettos: a modern marriage of convenience (polyamorous romantic comedy novel)—add to your To-Read list on Goodreads .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/ceo .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Are you gearing up to write a novel this month, for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and wondering how to go about doing it successfully? Well, that's exactly what we're addressing on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to get FIVE resources for starting to write your novel this month, during #NaNoWriMo...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Our Choice: Romance for Roe, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 28 of Indie Author Weekly: 10 ways to prepare in advance for writing your next book .Episode 64 of Indie Author Weekly: fun and simple exercise to enhance creativity .Episode 44 of Indie Author Weekly: how to use mind mapping to write your novel .Episode 83 of Indie Author Weekly: step-by-step guide for how to fit "writing a book" into your schedule .Episode 79 of Indie Author Weekly: 3 tips plus 10 writing prompts to write the opening scene of your novel .National Novel Writing Month  .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/ceo .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Have you ever wondered about how we can use our stories to change the world, or the power of the books we read and write? That's exactly what we're addressing on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly! INTRODUCING... Our Choice: Romance for Roe anthology in aid of Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice. This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to learn about the #RomanceForRoe anthology, and what YOU can do to make a difference in the world with the power of storytelling...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Our Choice: Romance for Roe anthology in aid of Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice: RomanceForRoe.com .Rate and review A Choice Between Two (Polyamorous Passions Book 1) on GoodReads .Episode 50 of Indie Author Weekly: FAQ about the Polyamorous Passions series .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Do you enjoy getting teasers and sneak peeks of fun romantic comedies? Well, that's exactly what you're getting on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly!   Gaming the System  romcom back-of-book blurb:  What comes after you get to “have it all”?  Since Emma discovered polyamory several months earlier, she knows she's getting a unique opportunity to eat her cake and have it, too. And yet, it hasn't all been fun and games. Sure, she gets to have the two men she loves in her life… but she also needs to handle their insecurities and juggle two intense relationships simultaneously.  Does she really have what it takes to make polyamory work? Is it time for John and Carlos to finally meet each other? And besides that… is she ever going to be ready to come out as polyamorous to the other people in her life?  An adventure in romance and polyamory, “Gaming the System” explores the thought processes and relationship strife that can come along with adopting new identities and lifestyles in your late 20s. The struggles and joy in the early stages of a polyamorous lifestyle are both represented in this contemporary new adult romcom.  ***This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to hear an excerpt from "Gaming the System" (AKA Book 2 in the Polyamorous Passions romantic comedy series)...   Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 130 of Indie Author Weekly: Book writing & life update .Gaming the System on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KCLRGXM .Gaming the System on Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/gaming-the-system-5 .Episode 61 of Indie Author Weekly: author commentary on the first 3 books in the Polyamorous Passions series .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Have you ever wondered about how to write a book when you have a BUSY schedule? Well, that's exactly what we're addressing on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to get 5 powerful tips for incorporating writing a book into your busy schedule—including real-life example for how your host Sagan Morrow has reworked her schedule...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 132 of Indie Author Weekly: Book writing & life update .Business planning retreat workshop (free!): SaganMorrow.com/retreat .3 Steps to 10x Your Productivity (free training): SaganMorrow.com/training .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Have you ever wondered about the complications of writing a book when navigating big life changes? Well, that's exactly what we're addressing on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to find out how your host has navigated chaos and adventures, "life administration" of moving to a new city and buying a new condo, and sorting out her author career and the rest of her business as an introvert throughout it all...    Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 50 of Indie Author Weekly: Backstory on polyamorous beginnings .Episode 121 of Indie Author Weekly: How things didn't quite go according to plan earlier this year .Business planning retreat workshop (free!): SaganMorrow.com/retreat .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/workwithme .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Do you ever wish you had a different type of writing voice or style? Well, that's exactly what we're addressing on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly! "You'll never be a Pulitzer Prize winner—but your books keep people coming back for more." Find out why this comment about my own stories inspired this podcast episode topic...This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to learn about the value, the beauty, the freedom, of leaning into your uniquely wonderful writing voice and style, in this motivational pep talk-style podcast episode...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Productivity coaching for individuals and teams: SaganMorrow.com/services .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Do you wish you could attend author book readings again, while the world continues to be in flux? Well, that's exactly what you're getting on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly!  A Choice Between Two  romcom back-of-book blurb: What if you fall for someone, but you're already in a wonderful relationship with someone else?Emma has been dating John, an alpha lawyer type, casually for the past six months. When she meets the kind-hearted feminist Carlos, there's instant attraction… and since she and John haven't had the exclusivity conversation yet, then why not date both men simultaneously?After all, she has two best friends! Emma sees no harm in having two boyfriends, too.Emma didn't anticipate that both men would want to take their relationship with her to the next level, and now she has to choose between the two men in her life… or does she?An adventure in romance and polyamory, “A Choice Between Two” explores the thought processes and relationship strife that can come along with adopting new identities and lifestyles in your late 20s. The struggles and joy in the early stages of a polyamorous lifestyle are both represented in this contemporary new adult romcom.***This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to hear an excerpt from "A Choice Between Two" (AKA Book 1 in the Polyamorous Passions romantic comedy series)...  Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including the Polyamorous Passions romcom series and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .A Choice Between Two on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H7YCM8D .A Choice Between Two on Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/a-choice-between-two .Episode 61 of Indie Author Weekly: author commentary on the first 3 books in the Polyamorous Passions series .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:  @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Our first ever DualCast Show... A DualCast show is an episode where you can listen on your favorite podcast player, or....if you prefer a visual experience, you can tune in on our YouTube Channel! Our first DualCast podcast guest is Sagan Morrow. Sagan Morrow is a multi-passionate creative and productivity strategist who writes polyamorous romantic comedy novels (including the Polyamorous Passions series). She shares the behind-the-scenes scoop about her writing journey in the Indie Author Weekly podcast. Drawing on a decade of experience as a freelance writer, Sagan now helps other multi-passionate creatives and solopreneurs save 10+ hours every single week, maximize productivity based on their personality, and take strategic action to finally achieve their dreamy goals—without burning out. Connect with her on Twitter or Instagram, @Saganlives, or learn more at SaganMorrow.com. In this episode, we get to know a little about Sagan, and her Polyamorous journey, and her work with other authors and creative folks, but more importantly, we get the info on her fantastic Polyamory RomCom series of books! www.saganmorrow.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/Saganlives Instagram - https://instagram.com/Saganlives Social Media Links Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ENMTalkPodcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ENMTalkPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/enmtalkpodcast/ Quiver - https://www.quiver.us/b/LoveTribeMedia Follow our hosts Michael Love - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaellovepdx/ Ellie Love - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ellielovelive/ Christina Love - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christinalovezbeer/ A special THANK YOU to those who support our show! The Tremor - https://thetremor.com/ Clone A Willy -https://cloneawilly.com/ SAF Social - https://www.safsocial.com/ ENM Talk Podcast/Livecast Intro music licensed through Premium Beats Bad Ass by Francesco D'Andrea https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/bad-ass --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/enmtalkpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enmtalkpodcast/support