Every so often, a writer needs to take a step back and reassess their writing habits, their productivity, and their motivations for writing. This is particularly important when struck down by a bout of self-doubt.

No writer is immune to the self-doubt monster. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is deluding themselves. But how you deal with that self-doubt is the difference between a writer who gives up and a writer who has turned their writing into a career.

It was during my recent reevaluation that I encountered the book Prosperous Creation by Monica Leonelle. The book discusses the various steps universal to every writing career, starting with the mindset and craft through to marketing tactics. But it's not a book with magic answers. Instead, it's a roadmap that forces you to ask yourself the hard questions.

The hardest question: Am I ready for the next step?

It doesn't matter how good of a marketer you are, your sales will be short-lived if you don't have the craft skills necessary to generate a high-quality product. But generating a high-quality product takes more than just the ability to write. It is also important to understand who is part of your publishing team. And with how often writers suffer from self-doubt, a vital, foundation step includes having the right mindset and building a strong support network.

Prosperous Creation has exercises to help you every step along the way.