So many writers hold back from calling themselves “authors” until someone else validates them—an agent offer, a book deal, a published book in hand. But the truth is, the title doesn’t come from external approval. It comes from you.

In this episode of The At Home Author Podcast, Vicky Weber unpacks why labels matter, how mindset shapes your confidence, and why you don’t need permission to call yourself an author. Drawing from her own journey as both a writer and an agent, she shares how taking your work seriously from the start changes not just how others see you—but how you see yourself.

If you’ve ever stumbled when introducing yourself, or wondered “Am I really an author yet?”, this episode is your reminder that the title is already yours.

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So many writers look around and feel like they’re late—that everyone else is signing agents, publishing books, or moving faster. But what if the timeline you’re on is exactly the right one?

In this episode of The At Home Author Podcast, Vicky Weber explores what it means to release comparison and reimagine progress on your own terms. Drawing on her experiences as a teacher, author, and agent, she shares stories and insights that remind us creativity doesn’t have a clock.

If you’ve ever worried that you’re “behind,” this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and the reassurance that your journey is unfolding in its own time.

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So your book didn’t sell like you hoped. Maybe the launch flopped, the reviews never came, or the algorithm ghosted you. It hurts—but it doesn’t mean you’re done. In this episode, Vicky Weber gets real about what happens when a book doesn’t meet expectations and why that moment doesn’t define your future as an author. Drawing from personal experience and industry insight, she unpacks the difference between failure and feedback—and how to pivot with purpose. If you want to be an author, you can be. You just need a strategy. Whether you’re self-published, traditionally published, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.

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