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Episode 8 - Small Business Podcast Do you struggle with handling conflict in business and in life? Could you benefit from some tried and true tools to help you sort through the chaos in conflict situations? Join Sue, (the coach) and Abigail (the web designer) as they provide handfuls of tools for managing conflict for each Enneagram type. *Episode produced by Keith Mohr (1:22) Question from the Audience Today's question is, How can I be more productive in my home, business, and life? Sue and I laugh and talk about how we both are constantly working on this. We dive into helpful tips for each enneagram type in both business and life. (7:39) Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets For today's episode, we put together a list of journal prompts for each enneagram type! (9:04) How to Make Your Business Better How to deal with conflict resolution using the enneagram is the main piece of this episode. Improving your communication helps improve your life and your business! (41:33) Featured on Today's Episode Autumn Grant - The Kind Poppy use code 2ofakind for 20% all purchases! (38:58) Resource Today's resource is The Enneagram Institute. This website gives you a deeper dive into all of the enneagram types.

Episode 7 - Small Business Podcast Are you using your website or is your website using you? Have you struggled with making your message clear and concise? It’s time to put that website to work for you. Join Sue, (the coach) and Abigail (the web designer) to learn 7 ways to use your website to grow your business. *Episode produced by Keith Mohr (1:10) Question from the Audience Today's question is, How can I generate leads from social media? Whenever someone asks me this I always ask them, How much time do you have? There's a lot of ways to do this and we dive into some of my favorites on this episode! (6:13) Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets For this episode we focus on social media tips, specifically 3 post ideas you can utilize today for your social media content! (12:11) How to Make Your Business Better Today's episode is all about how to use your website to grow your business! Sue decided it would be a great idea to make this more of a Q+A with both of us. Enjoy listening to our silly banter and big strategies that can make an impact in your business! (36:35) Featured on Today's Episode Kelly Taylor with Kelly Taylor Mortgage Group or reach her by phone at 931-628-8602 (37:17) Resource Our resource today is a Free Printable Social Media Content Planning Workbook. I created this because a lot of people have questions about social media and may not have the budget yet to hire a social media manager.

Episode 6 - Small Business Podcast Do you cringe when you think of the word “disagreement?” Join Sue, (the coach) and Abigail (the web designer) as they walk through 10 steps to bring success to all your future disagreements. A successful disagreement can be a game changer. Find out how. *Episode produced by Keith Mohr Question from the Audience "How do I deal with an employee or a work partner after we had a not so great confrontation? I feel like I'm walking on eggshells." This can be a difficult thing to navigate, but Sue and I discuss how to break this down so it doesn't feel like such a battle. Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets The Birdie Safety Alarm A review on their website says a girl was getting out of her car and a man was standing at the end of her drive way... he wasn't approaching her but she felt uncomfortable. She activated Birdie and the man sped walk away and never came back. This colorful alarm has a 130 decibel alarm, a flashing strobe light, and is designed to deter an attack. Their slogan is, "When in doubt, pull it!" Today's gadget is called the Birdie. Meet the personal safety alarm. Made for women, by women. If you've ever been in a situation like this where it didn't feel appropriate to use a weapon or even pepper spray, this can be a great alternative! How to Make Your Business Better Today's topic is all about how to handle a disagreement, successfully. Whether you're working your way through building your career or building a business, disagreements will come up. I'm one of the most non-confrontational people so this episode is near and dear to my heart. In this episode, we discussed 10 ways to handle a disagreement successfully. Featured on Today's Episode Jena Dekdebrun–Muletown Kids Resource Todays resource is from Dale Carnegie. He put together something called The Golden Book, it includes many different ways on how to become a friendlier person. We talked about the top 10 principles that he listed to becoming a friendlier person.

Episode 5 - Small Business Podcast Have you ever found yourself with an idea or a project in mind, but just didn't know how or where to start? Join Sue, (the coach) and Abigail (the web designer) as they talk about the real and ongoing struggles of getting started, especially when you don't know how. *Episode produced by Keith Mohr Question from the Audience "Is writers block real and how do we push past it?" We talk through what writers block is–yes, it's real! We dive into how to push past writers block and actually get started! Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets The Time Flip The time flip is a great resource to use to keep track of your time and switch from task to task without getting too distracted! How to Make Your Business Better Starting can be so daunting, but it doesn't have to be as hard as we make it out to be in our heads. Today's entire episode is focused on how to get started even when we don't know how. Featured on Today's Episode Wellness Coach, Sarah Ross Resource The Kanban Method Today's resource is one of my all time favorites. When Sue first introduced me to the Kanban Method, I got sooooo many more things done. The best part, all you need is a pen and paper. This process helps you get all your ideas out on paper and gives you a clear starting point!

Episode 4 - Small Business Podcast The biggest communication problem we face is that we don’t listen to understand, we listen to reply. Join Sue, (the coach) and Abigail (the web designer) as they discuss ways to become a ‘better listener’. *Episode produced by Keith Mohr Question from the Audience "Most of my sales meetings have been remote, how can I lead a team of people that have so many distractions going on in their home offices? I feel like I'm not leading them well, remotely." We dive right into how to lead better while you're working with a team remotely. Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets We listen better when we're relaxed, so Sue thought this would be the perfect episode to recommend a new foot massager she got. I asked if it tickles, because if you know me, you know I hate being tickled. Sometimes I still giggle when I get my feet done at a nail spa! Sue says this foot massager doesn't tickle. She describes it like this, "It hurts so good!" If you're looking for a little gadget to help you relax this, foot massager is the way to go! It fits men up to size 12 and women up to size 14. How to Make Your Business Better Listen to understand, not reply. This is the theme of today's episode. We talk through different ways to listen better and how it helps in both life and in business! Featured on Today's Episode Charles Brit–Juice Plus Resource Keeping on the theme of listening, Sue found an incredible Ted Talked on how to listen better. Julian Treasure: 5 Ways to Listen Better

Episode 3 - Small Business Podcast Have you felt derailed by self-limiting patterns and self-defeating habits in both life and business? Join Sue, (the coach) and Abigail (the web designer) as they discuss ways to recognize, uncover, replace, transform, and bring productive change to your personal and business life. *Episode produced by Keith Mohr Today's Question from the Audience "How do I identify who my target customer is?" On todays episode we talk about what it looks like to narrow down who your target customer is. This is something a lot of people don't think about, but it's the key to creating your marketing strategy, coming up with new product/service ideas, and learning how to market your business. Sue and I actually brainstormed this together and wrote a blog post on this. If you prefer reading verses listening you can check out the our post here: How to Find Your Target Audience. Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets If you're the type of person who reheats their coffee throughout the day you're going to love this one! Sue found a travel size, collapsible, electric kettle that she puts her coffee in that she can turn on to reheat her coffee, instead of constantly running back to the microwave to heat it up. She is the queen of gadgets for sure! Featured on Today's Episode Susie Miles, Smiles Media Works Resource Our resource for this episode comes in 3 parts. We talk about 3 Course Platforms that will help you Learn and Grow in your Career Business!

Episode 2 - Small Business Podcast Have you struggled with the issue of balance? Finding yourself on a never-stopping crazy train? Join Sue, (the coach) and Abigail (the web designer) as they discuss their own struggles, along with tools and keys they’ve uncovered along the way to bring life and work into optimal balance. *Episode produced by Keith Mohr Question from the Audience "I'm finding myself having more remote meetings than ever before, what is the best resource to use for these meetings?" Sue shares a hilarious story about something that happened during a zoom call with a client (no names of course!), but this story will crack you up! We move into the top 3 options to use for remote meetings. We share some of the features they offer as well as which ones are our favorite! Hacks, Tips, Tricks & Gadget Utilizing the Notes on Your Phone to Stay Organized I'm a little obsessed with keeping track of things through the notes app on my phone. We used this section to talk about how to utilize your phone notes to stay organized both in life and in business! How to Make Your Business Better Is Life - Work Balance Possible? A friend of mine reached out and asked us to cover this question: "How do I find balance? Being a business owner and homeschooling has given me a run for my money. I need to learn how to prioritize my time better, where can I start?" Sue shared that it's possible, but reminds us to remember that there's no perfect work life balance. What works for some, may not work for others. We all have to find our own balance! I shared what's helped me with work life balance and Sue share's what's helped her as well. If creating balance is something you've struggled with, you'll love this episode! Just remember, progress over perfection. Focus on the little wins! Featured on Today's Episode Artist and Designer, Janelle Martinez Cruz–Froggie Flor Resource We discussed a website called macmost.com that has tips for mac users and shared a pdf with some keyboard shortcuts that you can use to work smarter, not harder!

Episode 1 - Small Business Podcast Have you found yourself DIY-ing only to find yourself DYI-ed (doing yourself in?). This is common, especially in business. There are times when an expert is needed. Join Sue, (the coach) and Abigail (the web designer) as they discuss how they've helped each other grow in their business. Together they found answers to questions they didn't even know they had. Question from the Audience: "Does color really matter?" They actually matter more than you think! We dive into why they matter, how they're perceived, and share a few places to learn about the color of the year! Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets QIAYA Selfie Light Ring On this episode we share about a selfie light ring that Sue purchased to use on her phone, iPad, or computer. When taking pictures and videos for your business, the lighting really impacts the way the photo or video turns out. We hope this gadget helps you feel more confident as you're creating content for your business! How to Make Your Business Better I talk about how having Sue as my business coach has helped me in more ways than just business. From life coaching all the way to business planning, she's asked questions over the years that helped me think outside the box and fix problems I was facing in life and in business. Sue shared on this podcast about how I was able to bring her vision to life through her website. From the colors to the layout and flow of the website. Our partnership has helped us both grow in life and in business. If you're looking for a business coach, Sue will help you break through from the inside out! We also dive into the difference between coaching and consulting. If you've ever wondered the difference or wondered which you need, this episode will help you figure this out! Featured on Today's Episode Mom Blogger, Mary Beth Horton–Just a Farmhouse Chic Resource Today's resource is Unsplash.com. This website provides uncopyrighted photo to use for your social media posts, website, and marketing material. This website has so many photo options to use! No need to feel like you have to take all of your own photos. Sue and I use this website to find photos to use in so many different areas! Feel free to check out Sue's Unsplash Profile or Abigail's profile for more photo inspiration.

Have you ever found yourself in a 'I'm kinda lost' space while sorting through barriers in both life and business? Have you been frustrated with your website and your online social plan? I've been there! So, I hired a coach, Sue, that brought clarity to my business and life. Sue hired a web designer, me, to laser focus on her online presence. Then it hit us! What if we started a podcast combining both of the skills in our field in a space for entrepreneurs and creatives to learn from? Brilliant, right? That's how 'Two of a Kind' was born. A collaboration between a Coach and a Web Designer. Our first episode on Two of a Kind will drop Tues. February 22nd. Join us each week for tips, tricks, insight, resources, and more! Master Certified Life & Business Coach, Sue Mohr, and Creative Web Designer, Abigail Ann are business savvy women living just outside of Nashville, TN. Their approach is entertaining, honest, question-driven, and life giving. Two different personalities that bring twice the fun. You'll discover answers to questions you never knew you had, leading you to a new kind of success. New episodes will drop every Tuesday, setting you up to win in both life and business!

Creating content for social media can be confusing and overwhelming. Fortunately, I've found a few apps that I reuse constantly to edit video and photos for social media. I'm going to break down a few for you to help make creating content A LOT easier! 1. Instasize This app is super helpful if your photo doesn't fit completely in an Instagram post. It also works really well when you're needing to add white space around the picture so that it fits better. For example, occasionally I'll find a great quote on Twitter and want to reshare that on my own page. If I take a screenshot and crop it, it won't be a perfect square, so I upload the screenshot to Instasize and I'm able to pinch the picture to make it smaller, and it automatically adds the white space around it. Example below: *Bonus Tip: This is how people repost their own quotes from Twitter over on other social media platforms. Post a quote as yourself on your Twitter feed, then screenshot and upload to Instasize to further build your brand over on another social media platform! 2. Lightroom This has to be one of my all time favorites. I love creating a cohesive style with my Instagram posts and this app makes that possible. This app allows you to import professional editing presets. If you're wondering what a "preset" is, "A Lightroom preset is a configuration of settings, designed to achieve a certain look or style of your photo." Once you find the preset that you like best, you can upload that preset to lightroom, then copy the settings of the preset and then paste those settings on your own photos and BAM, you've got a professionally edited photo in the color scheme you love. Below is a preview of before adding a preset and after. 3. Unfold This app allows you to upload your own photos and add text to create beautiful and engagement worth Instagram Story posts. I'll include a screenshot of some of the free templates I like to use! You'll see that the creative possibilities are endless! 4. WordSwag This app allows you to either create quotes or simply upload a photo and add your logo to it! The "add your logo" is a paid option, but is so helpful and absolutely worth the upgrade! If you want a detailed look at how to add a logo to your pictures using WordSwag, click here for a step by step guide. 5. InShot This app is my go to for creating videos. I've started playing with Instagram Reels and have seen a huge spike in my engagement and views. If you're not yet on reels, just go for it! Currently, Instagram is rewarding creators for creating reels by displaying their reel in the explore tab, which allows you to get a huge amount of views. If the algorithm decides to put your video in the explore page, chances are the views will spike. I'll include a screenshot below of a few recent videos I've posted. You'll see the two painting videos have over 10k views and one has less than 500 views. The one with less than 500 didn't get deemed to be in the explore page, so it didn't do as well... but think quality over quantity. Some videos will perform well and others won't, just focus on staying consistent and thinking - 'How will this video add value!' The videos that generally end up with the most views either made someone say, "Wow, I've got to send this to a friend!" or "Wow, I need to save this for later!" Obviously I could talk about this A LOT, so if you're interested in an entire blog post on video content strategy, shoot me an email and let me know. Below is an example of the number of views a reel can get. You'll see that some of mine are hits and some of them are not, this is completely normal, so if this happens to you, don't worry just keep creating. 6. Photoleap This app allows you to remove the background on a picture. And let me tell you, doing this in Photoshop isn't not the easiest thing if you're not very familiar with that program! Below is an example of a little photo I created of the cutest dog in the world... okay well, I'm pretty biased because she's mine ;) My boyfriend left his work shirt at my house one day, so I decided to put it on her like a costume. I saved a photo from Google Images of the building and added it to the background. A lot of people asked if I actually took a picture of her in front of the building, which cracked me up! If you really look closely you can see how it doesn't remove the background perfectly, but it makes for some fun and creative content. Bonus: If you need some cute puppy pictures, check out Milly over on Instagram here. 7. Canva This is my go to for small creative projects that I don't necessarily need to use Illustrator for. You can create business cards, posters, Instagram posts, Pinterest posts... the list goes on and on. If you're looking for more ways to show up professional and continue growing your brand's awareness, this is the app for you! For a more in depth look into this program and how to use it, click here! 8. Camera360 Okay full disclosure, this app is probably not the best for your mental health... but I'm including it because SOMETIMES I use it. You can upload a photo smooth out wrinkles, smooth skin, remove eye bags, and MUCH more. I don't have the paid version, but if I want to post a photo or video and smooth out my skin a bit, I use this! 9. Photo Editor This was the first app I ever used for editing pictures! I don't use it much anymore, but occasionally it comes in handy if I need to blur something out. If I take a photo to sell an item on Facebook marketplace, the blur effect comes in handy. For example, you could blur out your car's license plate number, a password or code, any personal information that you don't want to include in a public post. Whewwwww that was a lot! I don't recommend going and downloading all 9 of these, but just pick and choose the ones you need for the content you're working on now. This blog post will always be here to reference if you need to find the name of another one you didn't download right now. I'd love to hear if this was helpful for you and I can't wait to see what you create!

When it comes to building a website, there’s a lot of content that you’ll need to gather before getting started. To avoid feeling too overwhelmed, I thought it would be helpful if I shared a website checklist to lay it all out for you. Whenever I connect with someone that wants me to design a website for them, there’s a few questions I start with. The answers to theses questions always vary, depending on the industry, but they really help to narrow down what content we will need to get started. Whether you’re hiring someone to build a website for you or you’re DIY-ing it yourself, these questions will help break it down so it’s not as overwhelming. *Click any of the topics below to be taken directly to that section. In this blog post I’ll be covering: Business Goals How your business goals relate to the strategy behind your website. Call to Action How to make it easier for people to take action. Logo/Branding How to make your brand easier for viewers to remember. Determining the Number of Pages How to determine how many pages you'll need. Payment Profile What you'll need if you want to take credit/debit card payments via your website. Communication (Email Maketing) How to improve communication with new visitors. About Me/Company Story Tips for writing your about me section or company story. Photos The importance in photography, plus where to find free uncopywritten pictures! If you’ve been wondering what you’ll need for your website, this list will help narrow it all down! 1. Business Goals The question I always start with is, “What’s your ultimate goal for your website?” This can seem like an obvious question, but the answer will determine the strategy behind the flow of your website. Whether your goal is booking clients, selling products, or simply educating your audience on what you do, narrowing down your ultimate goal will make sure your website is profitable. If you need a business coach to help narrow this down, I highly recommend Sue Mohr! 2. Call to Action Have you ever been to a website and been confused as to what the next step is? This is why your call to action is so important. I’ve always heard, “If you confuse, you’ll lose.” Let go of the idea that you need to be cute and clever and focus on being clear. If you’re wanting to sell products make sure you either have a few on your home page or you have a button that says, “Shop Now”. If you’re wanting people to book your service, include a “Book Now” button. This all seems so self explanatory, but it can easily be forgotten. Think of your website as your brick and mortar store and think of the call to action as the cash register. If you went into a store and couldn’t figure out where to make your purchase, you may just leave the store. To avoid confusion, make the next steps clear to ensure you don't miss out on the sale! 3. Branding To make your brand easier for people to remember, it starts with a great logo and branding. A logo, color palette, and the use of consistent fonts creates the visual representation of your brand. The feeling that people get after utilizing your products and or services will start to build your brand’s personality. To make your website easier for people to remember, make sure you have an updated logo, stay consistent in your colors, and don’t use too many different fonts. Some clients I work with already have their branding, so we build a site with that in mind. If they don’t, I create the branding for them before we begin the website build. This creates the foundation of their visual branding and makes creating future marketing material much easier. I've included my branding board as an example: 4. Determining How Many Pages You’ll Need Another question I love to ask is, “How many pages are you wanting?” This gets the wheels turning! Generally, most websites have a home page, about page, maybe a services or shop page, a contact page and possibly a frequently asked questions page. As you start brainstorming the number of pages, this will help you narrow down the type of content you’ll need. Maybe you want to have a blog to share things you’ve written, a menu page if you have a restaurant, or maybe a page that lists out some of the top products you’re wanting to sell. Start brainstorming the type of information you’ll want to share with people or that you’ll want them to find and I promise the ideas will just start flowing! 5. Payment Profile Documents Do you want to take payment on your website? This can be a big one. Most websites allow you to take payment via PayPal without the need to verify a lot of information. If you’re wanting to take payment via debit or credit card, you’ll need the following information: Legal Business Name EIN Company Registration Document (jpg, png, or pdf) Company Address (can be personal if you do business all online) Phone Number (can be personal if you don’t have a business line) Bank Statement (make sure the name on your business account matches your legal business name) Routing Number Account Number Account Manager and Business Owner Information First and Middle Name Last Name Date of Birth SSN or ITIN A Photo ID (license or passport works fine) Full Address 6. Communication Strategy There are so many ways to improve communication in your business. When it comes to improving communication on your website, email marketing is an AMAZING place to start. If you want to have the ability to send emails to potential clients/customers, the first thing I would recommend is a lead magnet. A lead magnet is a pop up that offers free information in exchange for an email address. Offering information that your target audience will benefit from is a great way to start growing your email list. Once you start collecting emails, you'll be able to send them information, sales, new announcements and special things before you release it on social media. Another way to improve communication would be to set up automated emails that people receive after filling out a form or purchasing a product. If they purchase something, an automated email can tell them how thankful you are for them as well as recommend other products they might like. If you have people reach out for more information, set up an automated email that lets them know when they can expect to hear back from you. This sets the expectation upfront and is a great thing to have set up in case you get an influx of reach outs. Using this strategy can assist in growth management in the months after the website has been built. Bonus: Facebook Groups are also a great way to build community as well as improve communication. Creating a Facebook Group for your clients and customers allows them to connect with each other, ask questions, and builds community. 7. About Me/Company Story When it comes to writing your story, position yourself as the guide and your customer as the hero. This isn’t a section to go in depth about your company’s history. This is a place to share why you love what you do and why you’re excited to help solve their problem. There’s nothing wrong with sharing your company’s history at the end, but begin this page by talking about why you’re so passionate about what you do and how you help your customers and clients! If you're looking for more guidance on this check out: How to Write the About Page for Your Website 8. Photos We’ve all heard the quote, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is so true, especially when it comes to your website. Having pictures of you working on your craft or you interacting with clients/customers helps them visualize what it would be like to work with you. I would highly recommend either hiring a photographer or DIY-ing your own product photography. Recently, I purchased a cheap phone holder with a bluetooth button that connects to my phone. This allows me to prop up my phone and use the clicker to take the photo. This is a great way to do it yourself, but if you have the budget to hire a photographer, do it! Having your own photos is amazing, but what if you just need a picture that helps you tell the story? I absolutely love using Unsplash. This website allows you to use uncopywritten photos on your site that will help you tell the story! My website is full of photos from Unsplash as well as pictures of me. A combination of both will help visitors get to know you and your brand and visually see what it is you can provide them! To break it down even more, I’ve come up with a quick list to reference as you start pulling everything together: Getting all this information together can be challenging! If it feels overwhelming, simply break this down into one item per day. The branding and payment profile documents can take longer, but focus on progress over perfection. Once this is all finished and the website is built, you're ready to fly!

If you've been thinking about writing a book, but your intimidated by publishing, this blog post is for you. I've been working with Jennifer Williams who recently self published her book through Amazon. I told her I'd love to interview her and share her tips on self publishing for those who are interested in doing the same! Who is Jennifer Williams Jennifer Williams lives in a small-town south of Nashville with her husband of 30 years, their two sons, and a goofy dog. She enjoys the simple things in life like long walks, sweet tea, flowers, birdwatching, and date nights. She has a masters degree in psychology and has served in ministry for the last 25 years. She has a passion for writing and encouraging women to believe God's promises and to find quiet pauses with Jesus. She has been published in The Joyful Life Magazine, Proverbs 31Ministries/Compel Training's 40 Reminders God is in Control Devotional, ParentLife Magazine, and Faith and Family Values Magazine. She also writes regularly for her blog, aquietpause.com. Recently, Jennifer published her first book on Amazon: SHE believed: seven simple practices to build trust and overcome worry. Jennifer and I spent a lot of time over the last few weeks finishing up the tweaks on her book cover and artwork for promotion. I thought it would be fun to share a little about her experience with self-publishing. So, we sat down together to talk about it. What topics spark your interest to write about and why? My greatest passion for writing is sharing the truth of God’s word and encouraging others to believe His promises. I also like to write about ways to carve out quiet pauses in our busy lives, to strengthen relationships with the ones we love, and to find beauty in the little moments. I feel like these things are crucial for our spiritual and emotional health. Photo Credit: Unsplash For Someone Wanting to Write a Book Where Should They Start First? The first thing to do is simply write. Writers will never write a book until they first put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. Writers should write from their hearts and experiences or from knowledge about a topic. The best writing comes from what is natural, not forced. It is also important to set deadlines. Many writers set a number of words to write per day or to finish a chapter by a certain date. I initially committed to write each chapter for a Bible study group that I was leading last fall. It forced me to write. Then, I set a timeline for finishing the book process. It spurred me on to completing my book. Photo Source: Unsplash Resources for Aspiring Writers Compel Training (Proverbs 31 Ministries) has been a valuable resource for me as a writer. For a small monthly fee, I get access to weekly training videos, Facebook writer groups, and many other resources that teach critical aspects of the writing process. The encouragement and writing opportunities offered by Compel Training are a huge plus for me, too! If that isn’t in the budget, there are so many resources available for free online. Photo Source: Unsplash How to stay consistent in writing? For so many years, I wrote as a hobby in my journals and on my blog…when I found the time. Being inconsistent and uncommitted, left me feeling very frustrated. I knew I was called to write, but it was always the last thing on my list after everything else was done. This year I decided to change that. After listening to so many writers discuss the importance of dedicated time to write, I took the plunge. I scheduled two mornings per week to write. If I found some extra time in the week, then great. If not, I knew I had those two mornings. A writer has to write. But, most of us can’t write full-time. So, I encourage writers to schedule at least one block of time (or more), for at least two hours each week to write. Get up early, stay up late, go to a coffee shop, skip the Sunday nap. Start small. Find the time. Photo Source: Unsplash What was your experience like, self-publishing? Fear was far worse than the experience. Isn’t that always the case? I literally dreaded the process of working through the self-publishing software on Amazon. And, it was absolutely the easiest step. The toughest part for me was editing the book and formatting it properly. Fortunately, Amazon provides a variety of book templates to get you started. Google was also my friend to figure out the weird formatting issues…like when a new chapter started on the wrong page. Amazon allows you to create a book cover or upload a book cover as well. I loved working with you, Abigail, to design my book cover and website. You really listened to my vision and the designs reflect it perfectly. Writers shouldn't be intimidated by the process. I am not very techy at all, so if I can figure out how to self-publish a book anyone can do it. If you had to do this all over again is there anything you would do differently? I would start sooner. I wouldn’t let fear keep me from pursuing my dream and calling. I would make writing a priority in my schedule. If you would like to check out Jennifer’s blog and new book, go to aquietpause.com.