Author Survival Guide: Plan, prevent, and recover from writing disasters

Picture this: You’re about to hit publish when you find your backup file missing, your distributor
account locked, and your inbox full of angry emails.

Or this: You wake up to find your book on a pirate site, your social media in flames, and your
publisher threatening to pull your release.

These aren’t just nightmares—they’re everyday realities for authors.

But never fear. The Author Survival Guide is your new essential handbook for navigating the
chaos of the writing life.

Written by a team of authors who’ve been there, done that, and lived to write about it, this book
is your roadmap for disaster preparedness. You’ll get sassy, no-nonsense advice on everything
within the four realms of an author–from tech meltdowns to legal battles, reputation management
to real-life emergencies. With customizable templates, actionable strategies, and a healthy dose
of humor, this guide will help you prepare and protect your writing career—no matter what hits
the fan.