The Intuitive Author

"Tiffany's wise approach is one I wholeheartedly applaud."-Jane Friedman, author of The Business of Being a Writer

"What Tiffany Yates Martin offers in The Intuitive Author is as practical as it is inspirational. Writers: This is a must-add title for your writing desk."-Amy Jones, editor-in-chief of Writer's Digest

"Filled to the brim with wisdom and tips every author needs to know."-Amy Collins, literary agent, Talcott Notch

Creating a successful writing career in today's complex, competitive publishing environment is like navigating a jungle with only a fountain pen and a dream. In an ever-changing industry where you're expected to master both craft and business-juggling your writing with marketing demands, budget constraints, social media, and more-how do you maintain your passion and build a thriving writing career?

This is a survival manual for authors.

Whether you're a beginning or established author, this indispensable guide gives you the tools to navigate an often difficult, demanding field and overcome the toughest challenges writers face:

· How to cope with rejection, criticism, and failure

· How to deal with impostor syndrome, comparison, and other writer demons

· How to stay motivated and produce your best work

· How to balance creativity and commerce How to take charge of your career when so much can feel out of your control

With compassion, humor, and insight drawn from decades working with thousands of best-selling, successful working authors, career book editor Tiffany Yates Martin empowers you to navigate the challenges of walking the author's path, and shows you how to build a meaningful, rewarding, happier writing life.