Posted on April 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of mindset advice and reflections to share.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Why do we write?: Author Kathleen McCleary's daughter recently got engaged, and a comment from a friend prompted her to reflect on the various motivations she has for writing (Writer Unboxed).
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Publishing industry survival advice from a late bloomer: If, like Amin Ahmad, you're not exactly young yet new in your writing career, check out his eight realistic but supportive tips (Writer's Digest).
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I let go of the version of publishing I was supposed to want: Author Irena Smith's ADHD diagnosis was part of, but not all of, the career-changing attitude shift that has enabled her to take an active versus passive role in getting her books on shelves (Writer's Digest).
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What Antarctica taught me about rest and writing: Author Lizbeth Meredith took an incredible journey that very few of us will ever try, and it left its mark on her — though not in the way one might expect (Women Writers, Women's Books).
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