The 5 Steps to Setting Your Author Success Expectations

Episode Highlights

What is success to you as an author? This is a pivotal question that sets the stage for today's discussion.

The idea of defining success as an author, a concept rooted in coaching practices, is introduced.

The more precise your definition of success, the clearer your path to achieving it becomes.

The five-step process to help authors set expectations for success is unveiled.

• Step 1: Define Your Success - Take a moment to reflect on what success means to you as an author. It could be selling a specific number of books, receiving positive feedback, or making a bestseller list.
• Step 2: Research Industry Standards - Understand what success typically looks like in your book's niche. Industry benchmarks like Amazon rankings can be insightful, but they're not set in stone.
• Step 3: Be Realistic - While setting high expectations is motivating, it's crucial to make them attainable. Scaling your goals, from selling a hundred copies to a thousand, can lead to long-term success.
• Step 4: Embrace the Journey - Success often takes time, akin to a seed sprouting. Consistency and small celebrations of progress are key.
• A real-life success story is shared, illustrating the power of producing consistent, quality content over time.
• Step 5: Reflect and Adjust - Regularly evaluate your success and your progress. It's okay to adjust your goals as you evolve as an author

Actionable Insight

Define what success looks like for you as an author. Ask yourself: "How will I know that I've become a successful author?"

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