One Year of Being a Full-Time Author | Self-Publishing
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- I can't believe I've been a full-time self-published author for a year! It's been a weird, but an incredible year of writing and I'm so grateful I get to do this as my job. Thanks so much for being here. I appreciate you!
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Courtney Young | PO BOX 697 | Groves, TX 77619
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//A B O U T M E//
Pen names: Lyra Parish & Kennedy Fox (we're an author duo!)
I've been in the indie scene since 2011. I published my first romance novel in 2014 (Weak for Him). Under Kennedy Fox, we've made USA Today 4 times since 2017. With Lyra Parish, I've made top 100 several times on Amazon. I unpublished my Lyra Parish backlist in 2020 with zero regrets. You can watch that video here: bit.ly/3k8P6pa
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//Other News //
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//Searching for a Motivational Writing Group? //
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//2021 R E L E A S E S C H E D U L E//
Pushing You Away - February - RELEASED
Holding You Close - March - RELEASED
Bossing the Cowboy - May
Kissing the Cowboy - June
Winning the Cowboy - July
Forcing You Away - September
Wanting You Close - October
The End of Us - December
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THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!
I remember the day you posted your "I Quit My Job to Be a Full-Time Author" video and was sooooo excited for you! Can't believe it's already been a freaking year! Congrats on all your accomplishments, Courtney! You deserve every bit of it :)
Aww thank youuuu, Brooke! I seriously can’t believe it’s been that long, and it also feels like it happened just yesterday. 😂
Covid took away the soul-sucking job I'd endured for over ten years in March 2020. I had every intention of going back when things got back to normal but during those months I waited, I wrote, and started making a little more money. I saw that all I needed was time to invest in the things I loved most. When my boss called and said she was reopening the business in November 2020, I couldn't go back. I'd had a taste of freedom and I couldn't go back to being the slave I used to be. 2020 reminded me that life was short and time was a precious gift I didn't want to give to someone who didn't even have the capacity to be a decent human being. This year my mother was diagnosed with an illness that requires a caretaker and I was able to step into that role and relieve the pressure from my other siblings who have to work. I get to do what I love and take care of the people I love. Thank you for showing me that with hard work it can be done.
Oh my God, I feel so seen. Except I haven't quit. THANK YOU for being so inspirational and brave and awesome.
Thank you! I SEE YOU! You’ve got this!
I just came across this video and I´m in that exact same position right now, crying because i´ve been talked down, not having time for my writing, but knowing that writing is what I should be doing. You´re an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this with the world.
❤️❤️❤️ You’ve got this!
You are such an inspiration. I quit my job in July & no one could understand why I was leaving a corporate job after nearly 7 years. I love writing & I knew it would help me. I too stayed because of benefits. Thank you for posting this! I know the Universe brought me to your video to let me know I’m on the right path. I wish you so much success!
Aww, so glad your here and congrats on quitting corporate. Giving you a virtual high five! 🙌🙌
Happy 1 Year of being full-time!!
Thank you!!!!
That opening! 👏👏👏 the work life balance is the very reason I value my job. The pay could be better, but I have so much freedom and it lets me do what I love on the side.
Ahh, you’re so lucky! I think you’ve found the golden goose!
These are totally not tears falling from my eyes right now lol I promise lol. This video hit different for me. I remember watching your vids while you were still working your corporate job and thinking you were a total badass for juggling so much and being successful at your dreams. I remember celebrating with you and crying happy tears when you posted your 'I Quit My Job' video and seeing you were so terrified yet excited of what was still to come. And I am so freaking proud of seeing you push through all life threw your way after the plunge. Congratulations Courtney! You are a total rockstar and you deserve every bit of success that following your dreams bring your way! Happy Anniversary!!!!
I love you so much! Thank you for being a part of my YT family! 😘😘
I AM SO INSPIRED BY YOU. Thank you for sharing this. This is the first video I've seen of yours, and I am so, so moved. Thank you.
Thank you so much! That means a lot! ❤️
It’s so nice to see your smiling face. Sending hugs and love to you and your family.
Thank you so much! Means a lot!
I haven't been with you long but, your voice and advice have been a welcoming experience to me. I'm so proud of you for going after your dream and making it your reality. I think many people are finding unrest in working under companies for years and only obtaining a fraction of the profits. It's crazy to me that you can work somewhere for years and they will give something like a pin or plaque instead of decent raises and worthwhile time off. But I'm on the path of transforming my own dream into reality and want to say thank you so much for sharing your journey. I even managed to catch one of your writing sprints a few days ago! Congrats on your first full year and best wishes for many more.
Thank you so much! I’m excited for you!
You’re back! Good to see you and hear your encouraging words.
Thank youuuu!!
It's a very inspirational story. Thank You!
Thank you!
Congrats Courtney! And I'm so glad you're not quitting RUclips 💕
Thank you so much!
You are inspiring to me! I’m in this hunt right now to work hard while I’m writing my very first novel to pursue replacing my job at some point! So proud of you and your consistency and effort to run into your dreams. So many won’t put the consistent work in yet they are jealous of those who do and get it! You did so well! And now are an inspiration to us brand new indie authors going to our first published novel soon! Thanks!
This is such a satisfying video. Congratulations on a full year of writing and working for yourself!!
Thank you so much!!!
This is my vision board. I get this on so many levels (cycle accounting is the devil). Thank you so much for sharing :) One day...one day...
It is the devil! People don’t realize that if the first business day of a month falls on a Friday, and you can’t take off for 10 business days, essentially it’s half the month! If I can do this, I truly believe you can too! ❤️❤️
You are such an inspiration. ❤️❤️❤️ Happy anniversary to you and freedom. Many more anniversaries and books in between.
Thank you so much! Means a lot!
Congrats! Your success and happiness is so inspiring.
Thank you so much!
What an epically, inspiring, fantastic video!!
Thank you so much!
Wow! Thanks for all the encouraging words and congrats on ur achievements🥰😍
Congratulations on a year of being a full-time writer.
Thanks so much!
Why am I crying? lol, so excited for you! Congrats on 1 year! Watching this video just clarified what I want to do regarding my current job situation. To quit or keep work two jobs and I have decided I am quitting one of my two full time jobs at the end of this month to have more time to write and build my author career. I can only do this because I worked 2 jobs and paid off debt, and saved money, and found a work from home job that I can work whatever hours I want to support me while I build up my writing career, and one day I'll be able to quit that job too!
Omg, that’s amazing! I’m so proud of you. You made a plan-saved money, paid off debt, found a job that allows balance-and now you’re executing. Congrats! I’m rooting for you! ❤️
@@TheCourtneyProject Thank you!!! ☺️
Wait, I had no Idea you were half of Kennedy Fox. I have been slowly reading each of your books. love them!
Haha yes! I’m half! And yay! Omg, thank you!
I can't believe it's been a year! Congrats, Courtney!!! I also agree that naps during the day truly means you've made it, I look forward to that day for myself LOL
I can't either! It's been the strangest year of my life. NAPS ARE LIFE 💯 ! You've got this!
FREEEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOMMM! Congrats, Courtney. 💖Take a deep breath. You're doing it. You're doing GREAT. Thanks for being on RUclips and being an inspiration!
Thank youuuuuu!! Virtual hugs!
Congrats on your first year of being a full-time author!! I remember all of the lead up to your big decision and I'm so happy you went through with it. I also appreciate your candor about the soul-sucking nature of the corporate world. Gosh, your journey mirrors mine on that one! I have been disillusioned with the corporate world for years, and finally a month ago I made my own big move to quit my job to work for myself full-time. I appreciate you sharing your journey, because it's stories like yours that encouraged me to pursue my own dreams. Best of luck to you!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy for you! that’s really exciting!
@@TheCourtneyProject thanks Courtney! I'm so much happier and more relaxed since I made that decision, and I'm looking forward to working on more things that inspire me now.
Yes!!! I understand that 💯! So awesome! Glad you’re happy and relaxed. Life is too short to be stressed all the time!
@@TheCourtneyProject thanks!!
Good for you! Keep on writing!
That opening was gold!
Thank you!
You are such an inspiration!! You have no idea.
aww, thank you so much!
This video made me tear up.
Aww! ❤️❤️ Thank you! Happy to see you too!
Congratulations on your first year anniversary! Thank you for taking us in your journey! I'm so glad to see you again! You're an inspiration to one day "live the dream!".
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you’re here! ❤️
Yay! I’ve been waiting for a new upload! 🥰
aww, it was just for you! 😍
Man, I can relate to this on so many different levels; the crying in your car is one of them. Your content has always been relatable and very down to earth, and I was so happy to see you quit that year ago! I remember watching the video and being like, oh my goodness, it's happening!! I know it's been a pretty rough year for you and I hope that changes around.
I very much in the same position you were in years ago. I'm following the fire movement and hope I can transfer to being a full time author one day, without having too worry about money or 401ks, and health insurance.
Keep going strong and live your beautiful life!
I often joke that my car was my confessional. I'd go in there and record how I felt ALL THE TIME. It was the only way I could just vent it out. lol, made for good video after the fact. And thank you for the kind words. Just have to take it one day at a time! Make a plan and execute, there's more to life than working for people who don't appreciate you and what you contribute to the big picture, at least that's how I felt. Wishing you all the success!
You're an inspiration :) Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary!
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
Yes, I’m crying too, because I’m happy for you and because I’m dealing with the exact feelings you experienced before you finally took that leap of faith. 🙌🏾
Thank you so much! You’re not alone! The way you feel is valid! You’ve got this!
Thank you for this. It’s so encouraging and empowering. I’m going to save it to refer back to when needed.
This was an amazing update! I love following you on here and your work. ❤️ Congratulations on one year full time! 🥂 to many more.
Legit crying, thank you for this.
Aww, thank you!!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Yes girl! This was so inspirational! :) Good for you!
Thank you so much!
That awesome! Congratulations on being a full time Author for a whole year!
Thank you so much!
Hi, I just happened upon your channel by way of another video and watched this first. This is so fantastically inspiring. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your experience, and best of luck for the future.
Thank you so much!
This video made me cry like a baby🥺 I’m so happy for you! You are a true inspiration for all of us, living the dream and you deserve every minute of it! So proud of you!🥰
Aww, thank you so much! Means a lot! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for being honest, genuine and sharing all your pain and joy with all of us! We love you Courtney.
Thank youuuuu!!! 😭😭😭😭
Loved this❤❤❤
Congratulations on your first year 🥳💕
Thanks so much!
Congrats and as always, Thank you for bringing us along on your journey! You are very inspiring and encouraging. The editing on this video is amazing! Great documentation!!!
Thanks, Re! That means a lot! ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for being here!
Oh my goodness. I can't believe it's been a whole year. I'm still so happy for you!
I know, it's so crazy how fast that year went by! Thank youuuu!
This is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you! ❤️
This resonates with me so much! This is so motivating! Thank you for telling your story!
That makes me so happy! Thank you for being here!
Thanks for the video. I can relate a lot to your experiences and can't wait to be in the same place you are. Well done on being a full-time writer and achieving your dream
You are living the dream. I'm releasing the first book of My Universe later this year. Instead of a series it's more like a comic book universe in novel form. Each character will open a bit more of the world. I can only hope I make it to your level. You are a inspiration!
That sounds like a lot of fun! Enjoy the process! You’ve got this!
@@TheCourtneyProject thank you
😄🍾🥳 congratulations on reaching this mile stone, thats amazing and you help to inspire others including myself!
Thank you so much!!! You’ve got this! 🥰🥰
welcome back!!
Thank youuuu!!
I love watching your journey!!! For 5, 10, and many more years of writing!!!!
Thank you so much!!! The journey continues!
Same journey, same dream. My quit date: Dec 2017. Best decision EVER. Rock on, fellow author. :)
That’s amazing! Congrats!!! 🎊🎉
Love this! Very inspirational. I quit my job last year also, but to stay home with my daughter. I'm taking full advantage, though, and finally getting ready to publish my first book!
Thank you and omg congrats! Excited for you!
Yo this is dope! I've seen all these videos. Happy 1st year 🔥🔥🔥
Thank youuu so much!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Omg I needed to see this that’s how I feel about writing and publishing my books! I feel like it’s what I need to do n what I love!!! Thank you for this video as it gave me the boost I needed to keep going!
I love this soooo much! Congratulations! I’m next ❤
Love this so much!!!
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Inspirational! Ty!
Thank you!
Congratulations on getting through your first year! Hard work definitely pays off. Keep moving forward! 😀 wish I could get there as well. Long way to go yet lol.
Thank you! You’ll get there! 💯 🙌
I literally cried watching this, I'm SO HAPPY for you! Even though I know we don't really know each other that much, I honestly feel so proud and deeply, deeply inspired by you. I feel trapped in my own career and as I'm planning my escape, it's stories like yours that give me hope and joy and the determination to create something better for myself ❤️ thank you for sharing your whole journey! it means so much 💕
Aww, thank you so much. Your comment really means a lot to me. You’ve got this! I believe in you! Make that plan and execute! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Your story is so inspiring, Courtney! I worked in two jobs I hated for 10 years and it was such a relief when I finally left it all behind. I had been under so much stress that it was causing me health problems. (Now I have a library job that I LOVE, plus my writing career!) I’m so happy you are now living the life you enjoy! Keep living your dreams!
It’s so easy to tell yourself that it’s going to get better, until it doesn’t! So glad you found a job you love! That’s amazing! Thank you!
The last few years of my life have definitely not gone to plan. I started writing less than 2 years ago mainly because I needed an outlet (other than screaming into the void). I am now unemployed so I have decided to dig in an make writing a career because it fits around the rest of my very complicated life where nothing else does. I don't expect to be earning a living in the next 12 months but I am on that path and you have helped to inspire me. Thank you.
I wish you all the success in the world! ❤️❤️
Can't believe its been a year already, you've done some amazing things Courtney and so proud of how far you've come!
Thank you so much! I think we can all agree it's been the strangest year ever. LOL!
I love this so much! So happy for you!!
Thank you!!! 😭😭😭
Very inspiring! Thanks for posting!
Courtney thank you! As an inspiring writer myself I needed to hear this today. Your words, work and videos have always helped me even when I just want to give up. I'm looking forward to all that's to come with you. Keep going! 😉
Thank you! I believe in you, Nikki!!! 😘😘
finally you update!
😁LOL!
this was so inspiring
Thank you!
Very well written... ❤
Thank you! ❤️
I just decided to be a full time writer & publisher this month. I'm currently also finishing my MFA in Creative Writing and it's only helping me on this path. I have a long work history and too many ailments to go back. Your story is inspirational...I'm so scared 😂
Congrats, that's so inspiring💖
Thank you! ❤️
Bravo!
Thank you!
I couldn’t be happier for you! I’ve loved going on this journey with you. I can’t tell you how much you’ve helped so many of us.
Keep slaying. Can’t wait to see what’s up next for you. 💜💜
Congrats on the 1 year anniversary.
Thank you! That means a lot! I’m so happy to share and help. Woohoo! Here’s to year 2!
I remember when you announced that you were quitting your job in May of 2020 and that video when you actually did. I’ve been rooting for you from the start and although life is throwing a lot of curveballs, I’m so happy that you get to do what you love! You’re an inspiration and I’m glad you let us come on this journey with you! ♥️
Aww, thank you so much! Appreciate you!
Congrats on this first year of writing full-time ❤💪 To the many years to come!
Thank you so much!
I have been in the same job 16 years. I am ready to cop myself on, start writing and eventually leave this job. I am going to clear my debt and then do it so my 2022 goals are write, clear my debt and leave my job.
It’s an amazing plan! I believe in you!
@@TheCourtneyProject Thank you. I have a 10 year old and ive missed so much of her life because ive been working a job I hate
This really resonated with me. I turn 40 in a little over a week and I'm so tired of devoting all of my time and energy to make my boss's dreams come true.
Absolutely! You've got this!
Touched my heart, knew it would. As someone who's yearned to write and publish and share my work with others since I was so very young and having the reality of that in front of me everyday. I feel you, I see you, I cherish your words. Thank you very much for sharing your journey with us.
Thank you, Jazmin! Appreciate your kind words. I see you and feel you too! ❤️
DAMMMMNNNNNN I feel this in my bones!!! I can't wait until I can quit too.
🙌🙌🙌🙌 I see you! Quitting was the BEST feeling in the world!
This video is so beautiful and inspiring. I have tears in my eyes and a feeling of expansion in my heart. Thank you for that
Aww, hugs! Thank you!
AT 👏🏼WHAT 👏🏼COST 👏🏼
Yassss! 🙌
That is so amazing.
Thank you!
this was such an emotional video! thank you so much for making it, you really bolstered me with the possibilities that "pipe dreams" can be realities and not to sell myself short on what I want for myself. Well done for taking the plunge and congratulations for all the success you have found!
Thank you so much! That pipe dream can become a reality! 💯
This is so inspiring! Congrats
Thank you so much! 😊
I’m so happy for you Courtney! Seeing the fortunes taped to your screen made me laugh because I do the same thing at my day job. You’re an inspiration!
Haha yessss! I freaking love fortune cookies! 😂😂 And thank you! Means a lot!
You work so hard and it's so inspiring to see all of that work paying off. I'm so happy for you!
Thank you so much!
Oh my gosh, I LOVED that intro ❤️
Yay! I cut together all the intros from my month full-time author updates! Felt right!
@@TheCourtneyProject yeah! It was great! And now that I’ve actually finished it, thank you. That was delightful and heartwarming and exactly what I needed to see today.
@@therealannataylor aww, thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!
I actually cried watching this
Aww! Thank you! Good luck on your publishing journey!
This video is a wonderful inspiration. Thank you so much friend.
Thank you! 🥰
I am so triggered by this video! Working corporate is a beast. So inspiring.
Thank youuuu! It’s not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure!
Look at THOSE 💖SHELVES!!!! 🔥*SQUEES AT TOP OF LUNGS*🎉
😍they're totally a mess right now though! 😁
@@TheCourtneyProject "I had beauty....once" Very Sunset Boulevard of you, lady! Even once is an achievement 🤣
YOU'RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!
Wooohooo!!! 🙌🙌
Girl, I'm a content writer (not a self-published author), but I live for your videos. Also, you stepped up your editing game on this vid
@@theresultsphase thank youuuu! Went and found a lot of videos that people haven’t seen from my working days! My car was like a confessional!
As someone who also quit their job in 2020 to pursue writing full time, I relate to this on so many levels! It's a scary journey but I feel like a different person and I don't regret it one bit. You are such an inspiration to a rookie like me.
I’m so happy for you! You’ll get there!
Just found you. Will check out all your vids later. Well done x
Thanks so much!
Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏
Thank you so much! 😊