The holidays are upon us, the days are shorter, and if you're anything like me, the to-do lists are getting longer. But let’s keep it real—this season can be overwhelming, and that’s why we’ve handpicked these articles to help you navigate it all with a little more ease and a lot more confidence.

First up, Indie Annie dishes on balancing writing with all the festive chaos. (Because let’s face it, if one more person asks me about my holiday shopping, I might scream!) Then, Becca Syme dives into how to keep burnout at bay and build a career that lasts longer than a fruitcake. Meanwhile, Craig Martelle is here to save us all from the January sales slump with tips to keep your royalties flowing even when the post-holiday blues hit. And if the darker days have you feeling a little off, Megan Linski-Fox has your back with advice on tackling Seasonal Affective Disorder.

These articles were chosen to help combat the overwhelm, so grab your favorite hot drink, settle in, and let’s tackle this season together. Because no matter what the weather’s doing outside, your author journey is always worth celebrating.

Holiday Writing Habits: Balancing Creativity and Family
I have a small problem, and I’m hoping you’ll have a solution for me. On January 1st of this year, I made a commitment to write every day, and despite the myriad distractions life has thrown at me, I’ve managed to keep that going all year. In
Indie Author MagazineIndie Annie
Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder for Writers
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Managing Its Impact Many writers are familiar with the winter blues. The cold weather, long periods spent inside, and lack of sunlight can cause feelings of sadness. For some, this can even result in seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of seasonal depression that’
Indie Author MagazineMegan Linski-Fox
Boosting Sales Post-Holiday for Indie Authors
Understanding Fiscal Trends in eBook Publishing I’ve been in this business for more than eight years now. I’ve studied it and watched my own ups and downs. January is coming, and if you are exclusive to Amazon, then your page-read payout is most likely going to drop rather
Indie Author MagazineCraig Martelle
Sustainable Author Careers: Avoid Burnout and Thrive
Having coached more than six thousand individual authors, I see burnout on a daily basis. The biggest cause of burnout in this industry is not overwork. It’s unrealistic expectations. Let’s look at the mental math involved. One work equals one outcome in our brains—sort of like how
Indie Author MagazineBecca Syme
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