Mentors: Illuminating the Path

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Welcome to Authortunities Almanac!

Authortunities is a weekly almanac newsletter crafted specifically for busy writers who want to spend more time creating and less time hunting for opportunities. I share curated opportunities to be published and practical advice designed to help you achieve exactly what you want from your writing and achieve sustainable creative success… whatever that means to you.

But we are also a community and a destination.

Take this journey with us…

Imagine standing at the edge of your creative wilderness, lantern in hand, uncertainty ahead. This is where Avery Maker begins their journey, a journey mapped by the Chimu Lantern allegory, guiding writers toward sustainable creative transformation.

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At Authortunities, we've built a whole world around this transformative journey:

NeighborHub Village: Your starting point, a vibrant, supportive neighborhood where writers freely gather, collaborate, and share insights. Here, community spirit and radical generosity provide the first sparks of illumination for your creative path.

Basecamp: The next stage on your journey. Here, structured guidance, dedicated mentorship, and specialized publishing cohorts transform sparks into steady flames. Basecamp provides you with the tools, training, and collective wisdom needed to elevate your craft, achieve clarity, and sustainably reach your publishing goals.

The Maker's Tao: Your companion manual for sustainable transformation offering practical guidance inspired by ancient wisdom. Grounded in the Lo Shu Magic Square, this guide will help you overcome creative blocks, conquer imposter syndrome, and harness sustainable creativity to turn passion into profession.

Authortunities Almanac: Want to take your Authortunities off-grid? Launching January 2026, the Almanac is your yearly guide to navigating the creative wilderness. Filled with curated opportunities, strategic insights, and practical tools, it's designed to keep your lantern bright all year round, enabling ongoing growth and transformation.

Mentorship Makes Magic: Mentors are the guiding stars of your creative adventure, helping you navigate doubt, distractions, and setbacks. This month, we celebrate their invaluable role and encourage you to both honor the mentors who've illuminated your path and become a beacon for others.

Your transformation isn’t just possible. It’s happening here every day. Through community, mentorship, and purposeful tools, Authortunities helps you find your way, ignite your creativity, and sustain your growth.

Are you ready to light your lantern and begin your transformative journey?

You are invited to become a part of our vibrant community today. Working together we can accomplish much. Here is your welcome mat!

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