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Putting in the Work: An Author’s Journey | #ABalancedLife
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1:08:59Now Playing10.21.2025 #ABalancedLife: Putting in the Work: An Author’s Journey
📚 From rejection to resilience—Dr. Jacquie explores what it really takes to build a writer’s life.
In this inspiring episode of #ABalancedLife, Dr. Jacquie explores what it truly takes to become an author—from finding your voice to facing rejection with resilience.
Our guest shares how creative expression, self-reflection, and discipline shape the writing process while balancing career and business goals. We dive into the emotional and practical sides of authorship—from getting a writing coach and prioritizing your craft to navigating collaboration and publishing.
Should you use a literary agent or go it alone? How many “no’s” can one person take before success finally arrives? And what drives writers to choose non-fiction vs. fiction, children’s stories, or self-help books that change lives?
This conversation is a roadmap for every aspiring author—packed with insights on grit, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven storytelling.#BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbase
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