Transform Your creative Journey

Just Keep Writing

Welcome to your new author community

Every successful author knows that the the only way to write a book is to just keep writing.

The Book Boss® Just Keep Writing community is free to join.

Submit the form below (all fields required but you’re welcome to join with your pen name) and we’ll send you an email with easy instructions for getting started.

[T]he community I’ve desperately missed to this point in my author journey

Aki B. Mosé / Author

Define Your Own Success.
Write Your Own Rules.

Just Keep Writing is your community, supporting your writing dreams, where there’s no competition, no pressure, and only you get to define what success looks like for you.

We don’t measure your worth by bestseller lists, social media followers, or sales numbers. Instead, we focus on what truly matters: consistent progress on your manuscript, building sustainable writing habits, and creating the foundation for an author career that works with your life.

Book Boss® Just Keep Writing exists to help you get words on the page at a pace that works for you, free from the pressure of external metrics.

There’s live video co-working, conversation, support, practical help and just-for-you accountability, self-paced writing challenges that won’t pile on the pressure, and a community that will cheer you on every step of the way.

I love our co-working sessions.

My productivity has improved exponentially and I now plan my life around them!

Sharon Wray / Author

I love this community.

Just having the notifications and the Discord discussion have helped me with my draft.

Anonymous / Author

A Supportive Haven for Writers

In a world of constant distractions, heated social media debates, and endless doomscrolling, our author community provides a peaceful refuge where you can focus on your writing while honoring your unique identity and experiences.

We’ve created a space that’s:

Supportive

Encouragement without judgment

Focused

Dedicated to writing progress, not online drama

Respectful

Welcoming to authors of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences

Separate from social media

No algorithms, no endless feeds

Your 24/7 Writing Home:
Co-Working That Works

Our virtual co-working space has been running continuously for over 4 years, making it one of our most beloved features. This space has helped dozens of authors write hundreds of thousands of words and complete dozens of books. It works especially well as a body-doubling opportunity for neurodivergent authors.

Find Your Writing Mojo With Us

Whether you’re:

Battling self-doubt and the inner critic
Struggling with time management in a busy life
Dealing with ADHD challenges that make focus difficult
Feeling overwhelmed by current events and the news cycle
Experiencing loneliness in your writing journey
Simply needing a push to keep going

Just Keep Writing provides the space, support, challenges and resources you

I wrote 8000 of 5000 words in a busy work season with a toddler at my heels.

Elinor / Author

The Book Boss® Just Keep Writing community is free to join.

Submit the form below (all fields required but you’re welcome to join with your pen name) and we’ll send you an email with easy instructions for getting started.

What We Offer Authors

Just Keep Writing is a free author community that offers an engaged, knowledgeable community, and professional support and moderation so you can focus on starting your book, keep momentum going and get to “The End.”

Make your author community experience what YOU need it to be.
Whether you’re here for the challenges, co-working, personalized accountability, or simply a safe space away from the noise, you choose how to engage.

From Blank Page to "The End"

Our community Discord is where you’ll find encouragement, challenges, accountability, and support to get you through your toughest writing days.

Challenges to Fit Your Journey

We offer evergreen, self-paced writing challenges to keep you motivated:

Quest for the Author’s Crown and Quest for the Author’s Crown 2: Write of Passage
Collect six magical Writing Gems for your Author’s Crown — one for each 5,000 words you write. Every gem gets you a personalized quest card to celebrate your milestones. No pressure, no time limits, start (or restart!) anytime and transform writing into an adventure.

The Manuscript Alchemist
Enter your laboratory at the Guild of Manuscript Alchemists, and collect alchemical sigils as you complete each 10% of your manuscript. This is where the magic happens, turning your rough draft into the story you envisaged through the alchemy of developmental editing.

These challenges are completely optional: they’re there when you need them, but you can engage with the community in whatever way works best for you.

Writing Sprints When You Need Them

We have a dedicated #writing-sprints channel in the Just Keep Writing Discord, with the writing sprint bot Sprinto installed and ready to help you focus.

Personalized Accountability Check-ins

#get-held-accountable! Arrange a personalized accountability check in with Dan, our community moderator. No automation here, just real support with Dan checking in for whatever goals you need, whenever you need them. No goal is too small, no check-in is too minor. If having a personal cheerleader helps you, you’re set!

Hi, I'm Angela James

You’re writing a book, and you want to be successful — but without burnout, BS, or a bunch of “rules” someone swears you have to follow to get there.

I’m Angela James, publishing insider turned indie editor and author career coach. After 20+ years in the industry, running two major imprints and editing over 1,000 books (including #1 NYT bestsellers), I’ve dedicated myself to helping authors take control of their careers and succeed on their own terms.

I’ve pivoted my own career from publishing insider to author advocate and coach.

I help authors build careers that match their lives, values, and unique voices. Whatever your publishing goals—traditional deals, indie success, or a hybrid approach—there’s a sustainable path forward. And I’m here to help you find and follow it.

Let’s ditch the burnout. Let’s skip the BS. And let’s build your author career your way.

No matter what stage you're at in your author career, Just Keep Writing is for you

Emerging authors seeking support and inspiration

You’re building your first consistent writing practice and looking to connect with authors just like you, working hard to finish their first book.

Developing authors working toward their first publications

You’re publishing your first book, starting your second, and looking for the right balance of writing focus, experience and expertise in an author community.

Building writers growing their backlists and brands

With one or two books published, it’s more important than ever to find a community of dedicated authors you can rely on for support, because growing your backlist is everything.

Growing established authors who know what it takes to succeed

You’re growing your brand and publishing career, and you need a consistently encouraging, motivational community to help you lock in and get books written.

Not a Facebook group

Just Keep Writing is a long-term, stable community that won’t disappear.

Professional moderation
Focused, distraction-free environment
Real investment in your success
Dedicated video co-working (+body-doubling)
Personalized accountability
Writing challenges

Zero pressure

We’re here to help you get your books written, not to pile on false pressure.

Just Keep Writing focuses on the career-long foundation of your author journey: writing and finishing your books
Book Boss® The Acknowledgments is the membership where we help authors ready to commit to their publishing career, branding, marketing, and author business strategies

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready for an author community that works for you?

Book Boss® Just Keep Writing is a completely free author community. Whether you’re writing your first book or fifteenth, we’re here to help you succeed on your terms.

To join, submit the form below (all fields required but you’re welcome to join with your pen name) and we’ll send you an email with easy instructions for getting started.