Brooke Warner explains, "Green-lighting your own work is a bigger act of courage than waiting around for someone else's yes." Pay attention to what makes you feel more alive. Legitimacy cannot be bestowed; you have to take it. Brooke Warner is the co-founder and publisher of She Writes Press, a community-driven publishing house for women writers. She is an author advocate and change-maker with a mission to level the playing field for independent authors. shewritespress.com