The Truth: I’m Not Crowdfunding My Book — And I’m Probably Done

The Truth: I’m Not Crowdfunding My Book — And I’m Probably Done
In this video, I talk about why I’ve chosen not to crowdfund my novel — and why the book is likely staying on hold for the foreseeable future.

I’ve been burned by crowdfunding in the past, and I don’t have the mental energy or audience size to make it worth the stress. This is an honest, personal look at the reality of being a small creator, what it’s like dealing with the book world, and why stepping back sometimes isn’t giving up — it’s protecting your peace.

✍️ Topics in this video:

Author burnout
Crowdfunding regrets
Indie publishing truth
Small creator struggles
Walking away from fake support
If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the pressure to “always be creating” — this one’s for you.

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