Keep the Voice, Use the Tools: A Practical Truce with AI
Discover practical strategies to integrate AI tools into your writing process—boost productivity, streamline tasks, and keep the authentic voice that makes your stories uniquely yours.
Susan Odev
Susan specializes in entrepreneurial mindsets, she has written several non-fiction business books, and now writes novels under a top secret pen name.
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Find Your 'Why': Self-Publishing Strategy to Sustain a Profitable Indie Author Career
Discover how defining your core motivation—your “why”—can clarify your author brand, guide your publishing goals, and keep you writing long-term. Learn actionable insights to set realistic targets, engage your readers, and build a sustainable, profitable writing business.
Indie Authors: The Harsh Truths and Hidden Rewards of Going Full-Time
Discover the emotional upheaval, unexpected challenges, and essential advice for indie authors taking the leap into full-time writing from someone who's lived to tell the tale.
Dear Indie Annie: Bad Review Blues
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Dear Indie Annie, I know it’s something every author deals with, but I’m heartbroken over my first one-star rating. What do I do? Bad Review Blues Darling Bad Review Blues, Oh, honey, grab yourself a refreshing mint julep, and pull...
Optimize Writing Schedules During Holiday Season
Holiday Season Survival Guide for Indie Authors It’s that time of year again. Evenings are spent vegging out on the sofa after yet another rich, heavy meal. There are invitations to office parties and family gatherings a-plenty. Food and drink flow freely. Days and nights blend into one another,...
Writing as Sanctuary: Escape Doomscrolling with Storytelling
Understanding the Power of Writing in Today's World Turn on the news. Read a paper. Scroll through social media. No matter where you go, it’s hard to avoid today’s world. It seeps in through your pores even when you try your best to switch everything off....