CJC’s Author Chat #4

What’s the most challenging part of being an author? And what do you do to try and overcome those challenges?

Stephanie Dillon –

Right now getting my name out and trying to sign up for author events. There are several things I don’t have yet. Like a logo or a tiktok account or a website. I’m trying to figure all that out and still write.

Cate C. Wells –

I’ll bite. Avoiding burnout. Right now, I’m trying to avert disaster by writing something fun that no one expects or is asking for. 

Lindsay Murray –

hands down, it’s marketing. You have to become a marketing agency if you’re going to sell your book. Staying up to date on trends, making sure you avoid scams, budgeting for promos, etc. I could write all day but I’d never sell a single book if I don’t market it.

Jenn D. Young –

Marketing!!! That and just getting started and silencing the distractions.

K.A. Finn –

Marketing! I’d much prefer to be writing than dealing with that. I have to force myself to dedicate a few hours each week to it but it needs to be done.

Aria Wyatt –

Marketing and self doubt.

Breanna Lynn –

Being introverted and constantly overthinking EVERYTHING.

Jennifer J Williams –

Accidentally reading reviews and second-guessing your book that comes out tomorrow.

Helen Bright –

Marketing and burnout. I think I’m just getting out of the latter.

Emily Gray –

Balance. All I can do it make a ton of lists and check in with my closest people because I know they’ll tell me everything will work out.

Dove Cavanaugh King –

Trying to balance my 9-5, my family, my writing, the marketing, the groceries, the laundry, emails from the school, sleep, and every other little thing that pops up throws a spanner in the works!!

Angela Rush –

Marketing and using technology to your advantage. If all I had to focus on was writing it would be the perfect job!

I took a photoshop course from the awesome Regina Wamba which has helped, but it’s still a lot to learn.

Ren Alexander –

Believing I’m not good enough and no one reads my books. It’s gotten to be so bad that I’ve been on a two-year hiatus because of it. 

Lori Sanders Foley –

I am in the marketing/publicity corner. Writing is something I am compelled to do. However the business end of the craft does not come naturally. That ineptitude leads to anxiety, as Aria points out.

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