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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 27 MIN

Episode 153: The 5 Biggest Mistakes New Authors Make (And How to Avoid Them)

from The Kate and Abbie Show · host Kate and Abbie Emmons

Nobody tells you this when you're starting out: the biggest mistakes new authors make usually have NOTHING to do with the writing itself. 😬 In this episode of The Kate and Abbie Show, we're getting real about the 5 biggest mistakes we made when we were first starting out as published authors—things like hiding our work for way too long, letting perfectionism stall our progress, and ignoring the business side of being an author. These are common pitfalls that hold writers back for YEARS... and the wild part is, most people don't even realize they're making them. If you're serious about becoming a published author (not just writing a book, but actually building a career around it), this episode is for you! 👍 If this episode helped you, smash that like button and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Kate and Abbie Show!Check out Kate's Mentorship Program 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf23I1ZN1gRStXKVpYGB7w4oPQF0NAk7gUA3VF7uBOX_rbzXw/viewformPreorder my book, Make Your Story Matter: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/make-your-story-matter 

Nobody tells you this when you're starting out: the biggest mistakes new authors make usually have NOTHING to do with the writing itself. 😬 In this episode of The Kate and Abbie Show, we're getting real about the 5 biggest mistakes we made when we were first starting out as published authors—things like hiding our work for way too long, letting perfectionism stall our progress, and ignoring the business side of being an author. These are common pitfalls that hold writers back for YEARS... and the wild part is, most people don't even realize they're making them. If you're serious about becoming a published author (not just writing a book, but actually building a career around it), this episode is for you! 👍 If this episode helped you, smash that like button and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Kate and Abbie Show!Check out Kate's Mentorship Program 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf23I1ZN1gRStXKVpYGB7w4oPQF0NAk7gUA3VF7uBOX_rbzXw/viewformPreorder my book, Make Your Story Matter: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/make-your-story-matter

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