Join Writing Coach Karena Akhavein on thistransformative episode of the How to be an Author podcast, as she delves into the pivotal concept: "what got you here won't get you there." Explore the profound implications of this advice in the context of your writing career. The skills you learned and the work habits you embraced to get you to the publication stage are akin to the decent karaoke skills that got Taylor Swift started, but couldn't earn her a record deal. It wasn't until Taylor taught herself guitar, practicing for hours a day, bridged the gap between pop and country, wrote ehr own songs, pounded the pavement in Nashvill, and leveraged her MySpace and social media, and went with a startup record label instead of playing it safe, that she started to become the superstar we know now. If you don't take massive risks, put in more work than everyone else, and think strategically, you'll stay at a middling level of literary success. Listen in to learn how to break free from the confines of comfort to propel your career forward. Gain actionable strategies for navigating writing career transitions, leveraging your strengths, and surmounting challenges with resilience and determination. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a budding author, this episode offers invaluable insights into embracing change to achieve greater success in your writing endeavors. Tune in now and embark on a journey of transformation as you strive for professional excellence in the ever-evolving landscape of writing.