This Q&A was a great example of why live conversations matter. The questions were practical, honest, and very real — and the answers touched on writing, publishing, mindset, and long-term impact. If you missed the live call, here are the highlights 👇 📚 1. Your Book’s Impact Matters More Than Book Sales Alone A core reminder from the call: For nonfiction authors, the message is more valuable than the royalty check. Selling books is great — but books are often the gateway: - to speaking opportunities - consulting or coaching - credibility and authority - invitations, partnerships, and impact A single speaking engagement or opportunity sparked by your book can be worth far more than months of book sales. 👉 Write with impact in mind, not just units sold. ✍️ 2. There Is No “Right” Writing Cadence Refer to the Classroom Many writers get stuck because they think there’s a correct way to write. There isn’t. Instead of prescribing rigid schedules, the focus here is on: - finding your natural cadence - writing in ways that fit your life - using tools creatively (voice-to-text, notes on the go, short bursts) If a strict routine makes you stop writing altogether, it’s not helping. 👉 Consistency matters — but it has to be yours. 🧠 3. Manage Multiple Ideas Without Losing Focus A common trap:Starting the next book before finishing the current one. The solution discussed:Create a “parking lot” for ideas. - Capture ideas so they’re not lost - Trust they’ll be there later - Stay focused on finishing what you’ve started Starting feels productive.Finishing is what actually moves your career forward. 👉 Systems help you acknowledge ideas without chasing them. 👖 4. You’re Allowed to Call Yourself an Author This came up directly — and it matters. If you’ve: - written a chapter in a collaborative book - published work publicly - committed seriously to a manuscript

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I just realized that I haven't done a proper intro yet. I am a busy mama of 4 (my last picture here is of me 2 weeks after having my 2nd child, she's now almost 5). I am married to my best friend, a Christian, and I help moms build businesses. In 2025, I got to go to Costa Rica to hang with some really cool skoolers and had an absolute blast and want to make travel a bigger part of 2026. I am passionate about living intentional lives, my faith, homeschooling, family, and my fluffy European Maine Coon. In my free time, I enjoy being creative, playing the piano, playing with my kids, watching 90s sitcoms with my husband, and eating good food. I am SO excited to be a part of Fem Led to get things starting with my author journey. In the future, I hope to write different helpful books to help other moms live an intentionally amazing life, build their own businesses, and raise dragon slayers in a world full of dragons. I also intend on writing a memoir because I could fill a book with my life and it's not even half lived yet! So, what part of my story do you relate to the most? I can't wait to get to know everyone here!

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