Year in Review: Celebrating Milestones and Setting New Goals
As the final days of 2023 approach, I'm taking a moment to pause and reflect in this year's concluding blog post. It's a time to look back at the accomplishments that have shaped my journey as a writer and to cast an eye forward to the exciting possibilities that 2024 holds.
2023: A Year of Literary Triumphs
This year has been a remarkable chapter in my writing career. I've not only published an impressive number of books but also laid the groundwork for future stories. Here’s the detailed list of my 2023 publications:
Arcane Knight Book 2 – An epic continuation with 180,704 words.
Arcane Knight Book 3 – Furthering the saga with 183,532 words.
Arcane Knight Book 4 – A thrilling addition of 156,687 words.
Arcane Knight Book 5 – Advancing the story with 94,447 words.
Nexus Guardian Book 1 – A new adventure beginning with 173,212 words.
Nexus Guardian Book 2 – The journey continues with 90,103 words.
Journey to Crystal Mountain Book 1 – A fresh tale of 21,747 words.
Journey to Crystal Mountain Book 2 – Expanding the narrative with 19,122 words.
Path of the Titans Book 1 – An ambitious story of 150,059 words.
This brings the total to an astounding 900,432 words published, with a cumulative 1,069,613 words written this year. Transitioning to a full-time writing career has not only multiplied my output but also deepened my engagement with each story.
Looking Ahead to 2024
As I plan for the next year, I'm excited to share a glimpse of what's in store. My tentative release schedule includes:
- January: Nexus Guardian Book 3 (Final book in the series)
- February: Path of the Titans Book 1
- March: Journey to Crystal Mountain Book 2
- April: Path of the Titans Book 2
- May: Arcane Knight Book 6 (Final book in the series)
- June: Path of the Titans Book 3 (Last book in the first story ARC)(Hopefully not last in the series)
- July: Nothing
- August: Dragonstone Academy Book 1
- September: Dragonstone Academy Book 2
- October: Nothing
- November: Dragonstone Academy Book 3
- December: Journey to Crystal Mountain Book 3 (Final book in the series)
Aiming to write seven books totaling around 850,000 words, I'm fueled by this year's successes and ready to take on new challenges.
Financial Insights
Financially, the year has been a success, supporting my family and our home. The income breakdown was intriguing, with audio formats contributing a significant portion alongside strong Kindle e-book and page read revenues.
Grateful Reflections
As I sign off for the year, I’m filled with gratitude for the connections I've made and the place I've carved out in the self-publishing industry. Thank you to everyone who has joined me on this journey. Here’s to a joyful holiday season and a fantastic new year!