Being an author involves more than writing books. Understanding ourselves, managing our thoughts and feelings, and learning to work with others can help or hinder us. I call this inner work interiority, and it makes up one-third of The Author’s Compass.

 In this post, I explore six parts of interiority and how they influence our writing, relationships, and authorship careers. Understanding our inner world helps us recognize what supports our progress and what holds us back.

Writing is more than putting words on a page. In this journal post, I explore the five elements in the writing section of my Authorship Map: thinking, researching, reading, writing, and editing. I also share how I capture ideas and creativity and explain the difference between the act and craft of writing.