Writer Roadmap

Celebrating completing 20 books in my author career, over 12 years in the indie publishing industry, and becoming an "overnight success". Join me for this surprise episode as I share my lessons learned as an independent author for over a decade.

This week on the podcast, we cover why accountability is so effective and how to utilise it in your writing life. Check out the show notes for links to accountability groups and a full transcript of the episode: writerroadmap.com

Today, we tackle why resilience matters for writers. I share tips for how to cultivate it and avoid the pitfalls that might squash it. Visit the website for a transcript of the episode at writerroadmap.com

This week, it's time for a pep talk. Let's do some affirmations, visualise our finished books being out in the world and generally focus on positivity! Check out the show notes at writerroadmap.com

In today's episode, I reveal why procrastination isn't the villain it's made out to be and share tips for how you can work with it and overcome it for a better writing life. Check out the show notes for a full transcript of the episode at writerroadmap.com

In today's episode, we talk about the strategy of rapid releasing your books in order to quickly grow an audience. We cover how to do this without sacrificing quality, and also why it's not the golden ticket it once was and what you can do instead. Sustainability is important and I want to help you avoid burning out, which rapid releasing can eventually lead to for most writers. See the sh...

On today's podcast, we talk about the ways you can gain energy by making use of your discipline traits. If you know your CliftonStrengths and Discipline is high for you, then this episode is for you. If you haven't taken the assessment, but know that you thrive on structure and planning, then again, this is for you. If you don't resonate with this particular set of traits, be sure to l...

This week on the podcast, we talk about the flow state for writers: how to get into it and how to stay there. For the show notes and a full episode transcript, check out writerroadmap.com

Ever felt like your own worst enemy sits between you and the page? You're not alone. In our latest episode, we tackle the all-too-familiar challenge of writing resistance. It's real, it's tough, but most importantly—it's conquerable. Listen now for tips on how to do the deep work that will help you to overcome resistance for good. Get the show notes, including a full episode transc...

Hello Navigators. Today, the podcast is all about cultivating the right mindset to publish your books wide - not just ebooks on Amazon, but different formats and different retailers. There are lots of how-to guides for this, and to keep the episode short, I've focused on the why and the mindset you need to give this approach the best chance of success. Get the show notes, including an episode...

Hello Navigators. In today's episode, I share why healthy self-esteem matters and how you can improve yours. For a full transcript of the episode, check out the shownotes at writerroadmap.com

This week on the podcast, we talk about ways that those of us who thrive on gathering lots of information can utilise this trait to gain energy and supercharge our author careers. If you're familiar with CliftonStrnegths and have Input in your top 10, you will recognise yourself in this episode. Get the full show notes, including a transcript of this episode at writerroadmap.com

This week on the podcast, I talk about my experience of pivoting from one genre to another, as well as moving from a third-party host to my own independent coaching service. I share tips on how and when to pivot in your writing career. Get the show notes, including a transcript of the episode and information on my coaching services at writerroadmap.com

Hello Navigators! This is one of my favourite subjects! This episode is all about setting those big, lofty author goals. The goals that push us and make us grow. I'd love to hear what your big dreamy author goals are, so drop a comment on one of my social media posts. See the full show notes, including a transcript of the episode at writerroadmap.com

Hello Navigators. Have you ever wondered how you can get more done and fit in all the things you need to do in order to write your books, manage a business and keep your family running smoothly? Well, this week's episode will help with that. Check out the full show notes and transcript of the episode at writerroadmap.com

Hello Navigators! This week I'm going toe-to-toe with those in the writing community who claim that they "don't believe in" writer's block. I'm here to let you know that writer's block is real and you are not at fault for experiencing it. Once we've accepted that, how can we overcome it? Listen to find out my top tips. Get the show notes, including a transcript of...

Hello Navigators. In today's episode, we cover ways to harness and gain energy from our natural talent of thinking strategically. If your contingency plans often have contingency plans, this episode is for you! Check out the full show notes, including a transcript of the episode at writerroadmap.com

Hello Navigators! This week on the podcast, we're talking about my geeky love of data and how knowing your numbers can help you make decisions in your author business. From average word count output, to getting the best bang for your advertising buck, data helps us to be good business owners and strategic decision-makers. Check out our show notes at writerroadmap.com for a transcript and links...

This week we're talking about how valuable being part of a community of writers is for your author journey. We'll look at how they benefit you, how to find them, and how to get the most out of joining one. If you’re looking for a community to join, check out the Writer Roadmap Patreon at patreon.com/hollylyne and join our membership community on Discord. Or take a look at www.thewriteplace...

Hello Navigators. This week, I reflect on the last ten years as a published author. I talk about the lessons learned and thoughts for the future. Check out the full show notes, including an episode transcript at writerroadmap.com

Hello Navigators! This week, we're facing the challenge and optimism of the new year. If you took a writing break at the end of 2023, this episode will help you to get started again. Let's return to our manuscripts with positivity! Check out the full show notes at www.writerroadmap.com

Hello Navigators! The festive season can be challenging for those creatives with high levels of empathy. Demands on your emotions and the heightened emotions of those close to you can be overwhelming. I hope this episode provides you with some respite and energy management tips that are helpful. Check out the full show notes at www.writerroadmap.com

Hello Navigators! This week is all about keeping your author business afloat during the chaos of the holiday season. Whether you're one to slow down at this time of year, or prefer to speed up, I have tips for you in this short and sweet episode. See the full show notes at www.writerroadmap.com

So many of us set goals, especially around the new year, and then fail to follow through and achieve them. This week, I share my top tips for taking real action towards achieving your goals so that you can confidently tick off those accomplishments. Get more goal-setting advice in my book, Goal Setting for Writers or with coaching with me. Find out more at writerroadmap.com

Hello Navigators! In this episode, I get to geek out about my favourite thing - making future plans! Join me for a whistle-stop tour of successful future planning for your author life and business. If you'd like more detailed help with making an achievable plan for 2024, check out my book, Goal Setting for Writers at www.books2read.com/goals For direct coaching with me for the new year, sign u...