writing — Blog — J.L. POLANCO

But with every new release comes the relief of it being out and also the realization that…I need another story.

Fuck…I need another story.

blog, publishing, self publishingJohanna PolancoSeptember 2, 2022writing, how-to, self-publishing, self-pub, writer, inspiration, inspired, helpfulComment

The Hot Mess of Writing LOVE ME AGAIN!

Now that you get the idea of what it’s about…how did I come up with this concept?

Believe it or not…This story is very loosely based on my own marriage!

blog, mental health, publishing, self publishing, writingJohanna PolancoSeptember 1, 2022romance, writing, love, process, story-telling, marriage, inspirationComment

The Hot Mess of Building/Finding Your Tribe

You every want something so bad you can taste it? You can feel it in your bones? That’s how I feel about my writing career.

self publishing, publishing, writing, blog, socialJohanna PolancoJuly 1, 2022writing, writers, commitments, helpful, motivation, authors, indie authorsComment

The Hot Mess of Beta Readers

I read the rest of the review and immediately knew that this reader would give THE GIVING TREE a bad review. Out of the two pages of feedback, I literally took out the one thing they offered that was constructive.

blog, self publishing, publishing, writingJohanna PolancoJune 3, 2022blog, beta readers, writing, self-pub, self-publishing, reviews, advice, how-to, books, authors, writersComment

The Hot Mess of Imposter Syndrome

These questions of…I don’t know….not being worthy enough can really stop a girl in her tracks and make her forget what a bad bitch she really is.

blog, writing, mental healthJohanna PolancoMay 6, 2022blog, imposter, syndrome, writing, writerComment

SELF-PUBLISHING AND THE HOT MESS EXPRESS

Okay, guys, this is literally the basic bitch package to self-publishing.

self publishing, writing, blogJohanna PolancoJanuary 23, 2022learning, self-publishing, writing, how-to, motivationComment