In this episode of the Author Culture Podcast, Janeen Ippolito explores the balance between writing faster and writing better. She discusses the importance of understanding one's writing process, the trade-offs involved in increasing word count, and practical tips for enhancing writing speed without sacrificing quality. Plus, why your word count speed might just come down to font choice.

• Writing faster doesn't always mean writing better.
• It's essential to assess if increasing word count really matters to you.
• Quality can suffer when focusing solely on speed.
• Understanding your genre can help set realistic writing goals.
• Creating a writing process that works for you is crucial.
• Using community-based incentives can boost your writing productivity.
• Font choice can influence your writing speed.

In this conversation, Janeen Ippolito explores the pivotal questions authors face regarding the significance of their work. She emphasizes the importance of asking not just why their writing matters, but whether it matters at all. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she encourages authors to confront uncomfortable truths about their motivations and the changing landscape of the publishing industry. The discussion highlights the necessity of self-discovery, adaptability, and finding deeper reasons for pursuing a writing career beyond financial gain.

• Every author questions if their work matters at some point.
• Asking 'does it matter?' is crucial for author longevity.
• Change is hard, but necessary for growth in the author journey.
• The publishing industry is chaotic and requires adaptability.
• You are allowed to shift your focus and priorities as an author.
• Self-discovery is key to understanding your motivations.
• It's okay to let go of projects that no longer resonate with you.

Hey there! In this episode I share some of my recent (and not-so-recent) experiences with pivoting my focus and what that means going forward. I'm going to be closing down some things (this podcast is staying), shifting over others, and stepping into some areas that have been really on my heart lately. This is going to be a new, highly consolidated focus that I'm super-excited about - and of course, I'm sharing how you can take a look at your priorities and make solid adjustments as well.

Includes:

• The pros and cons of the Author Elevate brand
• Giving yourself permission to move on
• The importance of balancing mental loads
• Figuring out how to human professionally with other humans
• What the next steps are!