Navigating the Author Journey
The road to becoming a successful author is rarely smooth-going all the way. There are unexpected detours, impassable obstacles, and—for some—taking a break from the journey, or even deciding to get off the road altogether. At the start, most writers do not imagine the way we must learn to maneuver throughout our publishing careers. This is a fast-moving industry, and learning to navigate the changes can lead to success for a writer. Today, NINC chats with popular author Reese Ryan about changing lanes and managing the curves. Novelists, Inc. (NINC): https://ninc.com/ Reese Ryan: https://reeseryan.com/ Aliza Mann: https://alizamannauthor.com/ Ryan Wesley Gilreath: https://www.ryanwesleygilreath.com/ Award-winning author Reese Ryan writes Black romance with mature characters who find love while navigating career crises and family drama. Reese writes stories that address real life challenges with humor, heat, and all the feels. Her books have been featured on Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, and BookRiot. Aliza Mann is a romance author, residing in the Midwestern United States. Her writing career began in 2011 and in that time, she has continually sought to support her peers within the writing community. Serving on various boards and as a member of several writing organizations, Aliza takes every opportunity to uplift authors and readers, alike. She writes sensual paranormal and contemporary romance. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all the nerdy things.

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