🎙️ Authors can’t just write in a alone in a cabin, they have to mix it up.
In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with bestselling author JD Barker to unpack what it really takes to succeed in today’s publishing world—from mastering your mindset to understanding the business behind the books.
We explore:
How to overcome the post–first book slump and stay motivated
Why mindset and persistence are your biggest creative tools
The reality of hybrid publishing and what it means for author freedom
Why you can’t separate writing from marketing anymore 📚💡
The art of thinking differently in a crowded industry
How collaboration can elevate your craft (if done right)
The value of querying agents—even if you’re indie or hybrid
Common myths about authorship and what the writing life really looks like
The importance of saying “no” and managing your creative energy
This is a must-watch episode for writers ready to treat their craft like a career—and take control of their creative future.
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