Are you dealing with impostor syndrome? Do you feel like a fraud for the things that you've accomplished, like you don't deserve what you have accomplished? You question, why me or why did I accomplish this? Why did I succeed in this? Did I deserve to succeed in this? If you're reading this definition and thinking, yes I have felt this before, know you are not alone and that is the first of three mindset shifts I talked about in this episode to help you beat your impostor syndrome.

In this episode, Nishi Patel and I discussed the grieving process: how it feels, what helps most when working through grief, and Nishi read poems from her new book, The Inheritance of Grief, which was released August 23rd!

It can be really hard not to lose yourself in a relationship. We're building this deep relationship with someone over a long period of time and when that relationship comes to an end it's hard not to feel like a piece of you went with that other person. We're spending all of our time with someone or focused on their happiness and prioritizing their happiness, and that can be a wonderful thing, but it can also mean deprioritizing ourselves. And that’s exactly what I talked about in the 3rd episode of small steps to self-love!

Self-doubt is something that so many of us struggle with. That good old voice in our head that makes us feel like we aren’t good enough. Being at war with ourselves. The back and forth, the insults we tell ourselves, the way that we can beat ourselves up over little mistakes, little flaws and insecurities. If you feel like you are at war with yourself, you are not alone.

If you’re on your path to self-love and want to tune into a new podcast, you’re in the right place! I’ve recently launched my podcast small steps to self-love where I’ll be discussing mental health, self-love, relationships, and whatever else life throws our way. Also the occasional poetry reading and guest interview, too!

Marketing is one of the biggest obstacles that indie authors face. You’ve spent so much time writing your book, editing it, getting feedback, but how do you get it out there in front of readers? Thankfully there are many resources to assist you in this, and it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Here’s a few steps to take during the marketing process to ensure your book gains interest!

It’s important that you format your document correctly before uploading the files to your publishing site so your book looks exactly how you want it to! After all, you’ve put so much time and thought into your book, you should be happy with the final result! Here are a few tips to get you started.

Are you using TikTok as an author? If you haven’t used the platform yet, don’t wait! While it can be intimidating to create videos and follow the current trends, video content is on the rise and it’s a great way to build your following and sell your books. The first step to creating a profile is to ensure it’s optimized for success. Here are a few tips to get you started!

an important step in the development of any piece of writing is the self-edit. you’ll likely do a few rounds of this where you go through what you’ve written and make edits to strengthen your poems before you pass it on to an editor. editing your own work first ensures the piece is as strong as it can be before getting feedback from an outside perspective

As an author, it’s important to have an eye-catching website that piques the interest of your readers. Your author website should not only have details about your work, but a personalized touch showcasing who you are. If you’re interested in setting up your author website or revising the content on your current one, here are a few tips to get you started.