Not the big milestones, but the little ones we usually overlook! 👉 Did you write a paragraph? 👉 Open your document? 👉 Brainstorm a character? 👉 Clean your desk so writing feels easier? Share one small win you’ve had this week below. They all add up.

Every author has some kind of process for planning out their books. . . even if that process is “I don’t outline at all.” (AKA, Pantsers 😅) 👉 I’d love to know: - Do you outline your stories before you write? - If so, what’s your process? - And do you think there’s such a thing as “the best way” to outline? Some writers swear by detailed scene breakdowns. Others use index cards, sticky notes, or just a loose summary. And some absolutely thrive as discovery writers. There’s no one-size-fits-all — it’s about what helps you stay excited and keep moving. Let’s share what’s worked (and what hasn’t) to help each other find our best way forward.

We made it to the final day of Black Friday Deal Week, and I’ve saved this brand new, shiny offer for last! Today’s Deal: The Ink & Inbox Club – Only $67/month (Regularly $97/month) Here’s why you’ll love it: Inbox-Only Coaching – Every Friday, you’ll get reflection questions sent straight to your inbox. You’ll reply with your updates, and by Tuesday, I’ll send you personalized strategy, feedback, and encouragement, but tailored, just for you. Weekly Accountability – No more wondering what to do next. You’ll get clarity, direction, and small, focused tasks that move your author business forward, without adding more noise to your schedule. Bonus: Lock in your lifetime price – This $67/month rate is only available today, and only for those who commit to 3 months. After that, stay as long as you'd like at the same rate! This is the grand finale, and you’ve got just 24 hours to make this deal yours. Ready to wrap up the week with a bang? https://www.lornakbailey.com/offers/CqvRrDup/checkout

Today’s deal is a total feast for your email marketing strategy. I’ve bundled Write & Reach Week and ShARC Week together! Two of my most actionable, easy-to-implement trainings for one ridiculously good price. 🌟 Today’s Deal: The Author Marketing Bundle – Only $34.00 (Regular $54.00) 🌟 Here’s what’s on the table (pun intended): 🕯️ Write & Reach Week – Set up your author newsletter, create a welcome sequence, and actually know what to send to your list 🕯️ ShARC Week – Build and grow your review and ARC team with simple systems and outreach to the right influencers This bundle will become your secret sauce for showing up consistently, growing your email list, and growing your ARC team with ease to help make those crazy launches just a little easier. But like that last slice of pumpkin pie. . . it’ll be gone soon. You’ve only got 24 hours to grab it! And real quick - oh how I am so thankful for you, author friends! This year has been one of the most fulfilling years for me ever helping authors reach their goals. You all are so awesome and inspiring to me every day. Ok, enough of that mushy, gushy thankfulness stuff. . . https://www.lornakbailey.com/offers/tpGv2yym/checkout

Of all the deals I’m sharing this week, this is the one I’m most excited about. Because I didn’t just make this course. . . I poured my years of experience helping bestselling authors into it. This is the roadmap I wish every indie author had when they started! No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just systems that actually work. Today’s Deal: The Indie Author Empire – Now Only $297 (Regularly $497) Whether you're just starting out or you've got a few books under your belt and you're ready to finally treat this like a business… this course will walk you through it all, step by step. Here’s what’s included: Vision & Values ($97) – Define what success actually looks like for you, and build an author career that aligns with your real life. Systems & Processes ($97) – Create workflows that reduce burnout and keep your author business running smoothly—even when you’re not “on.” Writing Systems ($97) – Design a writing routine you can actually stick to (and that fits your real schedule, not your fantasy one). Publishing Systems ($97) – Simplify your self-publishing process so you’re not reinventing the wheel with every launch. Finance Systems ($97) – Finally feel confident about your author finances, pricing, and income tracking. Marketing Systems ($97) – Build a repeatable marketing plan that feels aligned and sells books. Hiring & Outsourcing ($97) – Get help where you need it and build a dream team—without wasting money or time. I love what this author had to share about it: "'I'm LOVING the small, bite-sized, easy-to-digest lessons. I have ADHD (diagnosed in adulthood) and every time you mention how structure=freedom...I'm honestly feeling like the stars aligned. It's not a cage, it's a scaffold." THAT is what it's all about for me at the end of the day. This is the full foundation for building a sustainable, scalable author business with books you loved writing. And I don’t say this lightly: I believe in this course so much it makes me buzzing to sell it. I’m that passionate about what I've seen authors be able to do and how they can change their life through systems!