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Your Weapon for Building the Confidence to Publish

"Yes, being an author has its challenges, but the greatest obstacle is yourself..." I wrote this on Facebook. This roadblock; lack of confidence is widespread and a real dream-killer.


Stuck

Before I published my first book, I was stuck but comfortable. Staying in one spot I told myself I had a story to share and will be an author; one day, some day. This idea repeatedly popped into my mind. I had the audacity to share my dream with others. Likewise, they agreed with me that I had a good story to tell. Nobody held me accountable and asked me when I would publish my book. I lacked the confidence to take a step.


I never planned on doing anything about it. I was just sitting there. Waiting. Waiting for what? That someday. It wasn't until I met a self-published author who was willing to get me unstuck and out of my shell that I finally did something and made a move. Still, stuck I couldn't envision my name on the cover of a book. Frankly, I wasn't ready. Then God put me in the hands of FAVOR.


Moving Forward

My conversation with Favor on following her lead was my light, shot, and opportunity to get out there and create a plan for my mission. Even though I couldn't see through the fog of my hesitations, anxiety and confusion, I followed her lead to develop my book.


Taking that step and trusting an expert to hold my hand through the process gave me hope and motivation. It was only then I discovered I could get up out of my seat and move forward towards my goals. Now I have help. Now I have direction. Now I have the proper lens to making my dreams become reality. 


After talking to Favor, I decided I'm no longer going to sit back and wait and continue fantasizing. She became my key to the publishing world. I was walking through that door and taking my new position, author. Ashley, mother, blogger AND author.


Self-Publishing

Finally, I must say, you're different. You're bold, have a clear vision and are willing to move forward. You're doing your homework and your rich ideas to write the book have taken root and become ingrained in your soul and spirit. Are you in that phase? Do you have the laser focus to move forward? Are you ready? Allow an expert to hold your hand through the self-publishing process.


Therefore, I'm not going to be like everybody else and let you off the hook of striving for your goals. My question for you: when will you publish your book? You have a sense of direction, maybe even the blueprint already. Accept your position. Take your seat at the authors' table. 2025 is your year to thrive. Press forward to take control. I'm your green light. The expert in your corner. The silent weapon nobody sees that you're about to use to take over. Go to my website, In Her Own Ink, and book a writing session today. Click here to sign up.





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