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The messy middle: Where success is earned
Don’t resent the middle. Own it. Hone it. Sharpen it. Because those who master the quiet seasons are the ones who eventually command the loud ones.
julienavickasautho
Aug 193 min read
Readers aren’t buying your books. They’re buying you.
People don't buy products. They buy people.
julienavickasautho
Jun 103 min read
Social media is a lie: A blog about transparency
Being an author isn’t about a two-hour sales window. It’s about trusting your voice, believing in your stories, and continuing to share them, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.
julienavickasautho
Apr 103 min read
Always “Most Improved”, Never “Most Valuable”
Being the most improved player isn’t a throw-away award. In fact, I would argue that it’s the most valuable award I could have ever received
julienavickasautho
Mar 134 min read
5 things to expect when writing your first book
I took a step back and reflected on how I felt writing my first book and identified five things you can expect from the inaugural process.
julienavickasautho
Feb 133 min read
From plotter to pantser: 2025 author goals (sans the vision board)
Don't get me started on vision boards, but I do have 5 goals for 2025.
julienavickasautho
Jan 14 min read
Build a query package: 10 essential components
BEFORE you begin querying your list of literary agents, I strongly recommend that you take the time to build a strong query package.
julienavickasautho
Dec 23, 20244 min read
2024: The year I published 3 books (and what I learned)
“If this is book one of a trilogy, why don’t we also pencil in publishing dates for book 2 and book 3?"
julienavickasautho
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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