It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint (Part 1): Small Steps, Big Impact
Are you treating your author journey like a frantic sprint … and wondering why you’re exhausted before you’ve even hit the finish line?
In this first part of our Marathon, Not a Sprint series, Shelly Brown, Carol Tetzlaff, and Sara Cormany pull up chairs at the table for a refreshing, fun-filled conversation about how to shift your mindset so book marketing becomes sustainable—and even enjoyable.
We’ll unpack three powerful mindset shifts that could change the way you show up as an author:
- Consistency Beats Intensity– Why slow, faithful steps will outlast the “all-in-one-weekend” posting frenzy.
- Circle of Care: The Ripple Effect– How serving the readers you already have creates natural momentum and reach.
- You’re a Resource, Not a Salesperson– How to ditch the icky “pushy” vibe and start showing up as the problem-solver your audience needs.
From Costco samples to cannonball metaphors, this episode is full of relatable moments, practical wisdom, and gentle encouragement to stop chasing numbers and start nurturing the sacred circle already in front of you.
Don’t miss Part 2 next week, where we’ll take these mindset shifts and show you what they look like in practical, actionable steps.
Listen in if you’ve been feeling…
- Burned out trying to keep up with “marketing hustle”
- Overwhelmed by all the things you think you should be doing
- Unsure how to start building momentum with the audience you already have
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a fellow author who needs to take a deep breath, slow down, and enjoy the journey.
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Grab your coffee and join us at the table for a conversation that just might be the turning point your book (and your heart) needs.