E30 - Publishing Your First Book Means Everything And Nothing.

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Episode Summary: In this episode, I reflect on the first anniversary of my non-fiction book, Soul Writer vs. Social Writer. After nearly a decade of hard work and dedication, the journey to becoming a published author has been both eye-opening and humbling. I share six valuable lessons learned from this experience that have shaped my perspective on writing and publishing.

Key Points:

1. Don't Wait for External Validation
• Embrace your identity as a writer without relying on external approval.
• Recognize that validation from others is a bonus, not a requirement for self-acceptance.
2. Strengthen Your Internal Validation
• Be your own biggest supporter and coach.
• Build your confidence and self-worth from within, viewing the solitary aspects of the journey as opportunities for personal growth.
3. One Book Doesn’t Make or Break Your Career
• Understand that the publication of your first book is just the beginning of a larger journey.
• Use the experience to learn and prepare for future projects.
4. Feeling Neutral is Okay
• It's normal to feel neutral about your book’s release if you’ve invested deeply in the process.
• Neutrality often reflects gratitude and acceptance of your work as part of a continuous journey.
5. The Fun is in the Process and Journey
• Enjoy the creative process of writing rather than focusing solely on the end result.
• Transition from one project to the next to maintain excitement and engagement with your work.
6. Write Your Next Book
• Don’t rest on your laurels; start working on your next writing project.
• Continually create to keep your audience engaged and to grow as a writer.

Resources Mentioned:Soul Writer vs. Social Writer (my non-fiction book for writers)

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Soul Writer vs. Social Writer - Find Out Which One Are You?, Why Is It Important, and Finding Your Sweet Spot.

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About Podcast -

Welcome to Becoming A Writer podcast, a space where we write freely, write fearlessly, and write forever.

In my writing life so far, one of the biggest realisations I have had is that it is not about writing and publishing a book but about becoming a writer who writes for life.

Your dream of seeing your books in your hand and in the hands of your readers is possible. But first, you have to become the writer your books deserve.

With this podcast, I want to give you the love, support, encouragement to realise, become and stay a writer for life and enjoy every moment. I want you to know that writing is not as difficult as it seems and that you can have a fun time.

Music by: Happy Lazy Loop by Serge Quadrado (At Adobe Stock)

About Me -

My name is Rubina Gauri Gomes, and I am a multi-genre writer, in touch with my writer soul since 2014.

I publish my essays on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rubinagomes.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and am the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soul Writer vs. Social Writer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, my non-fiction book for my fellow writers.