How do you define success as an author? Is it reaching new readers, and having someone tell you how great your story is? Or is it that moment when you hold your printed book in your hand for the first time? The larger picture is: are you striving for that goal of having a large enough income from your publications to support you and your family?

Today Tyra and Tania talk about what success means to them, and they offer tips on how you can decide what success means to you.

In this episode, we discuss our writing habits and offer tips and suggestions on how you can create a routine with your writing.

For episode one, Tania interviews Story Tyrant to allow listeners and viewers to get to know their new co-host. We talk about how she started writing, why she started a publishing company, and her plans for the future. Don't forget to stick around until the end for your writing homework!

Happy writing and publishing!

Progressing with Sable BooKnight has inspired me to make some changes with my podcast and YouTube channel. I am asking for your opinion and feedback on the proposed changes, please reach out to me with your thoughts.

taniaswritingrealm@gmail.com

For information on upcoming anthologies and collaborations, visit:

https://sablebooknight.ca/submissions

This past year has been a roller coaster of good and bad. I've struggled with my health, family emergencies, and embarked on a long journey to improve my overall health. Along the way, I've regained my ability to write along with my motivation to do so. In this episode, I celebrate the New Year by sharing what I've learned about myself creatively, personally and professionally.

taniaswritingrealm@gmail.com

Today I'm sharing with you a bit about how I became a writer, and why I started a publishing company.

#writing

#authortube

#self-publishing

After months of being ill, I’m finally back to focusing on writing, publishing, and everything in between. Here are my plans for the next few months in regards to publishing and author goals, as well as a glimpse into my sales.

Your Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

When you have two stories started that seem a little light, sometimes merging them together works nicely, and increases the depth in your project.

Writing contest links:

https://fireflycreativewriting.com/contests-for-canadian-writers

https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/

https://sablebooknight.ca/submissions/

https://www.papertrue.com/blog/writing-contests-2025/

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/64-writing-contests-may-2025-entryfees-erica-verrillo-jfpje/

https://intercompetition.com/writing

https://curiosityneverkilledthewriter.com/62-writing-contests-in-april-2025-no-entry-fees-ac42287cca34

https://www.karenosman.com/writingcompetitions2025