How to be a Successful Writer
What does it take to succeed in the world of writing?
You can read all the self help books on the shelf, but that's not going to get you published. You can take courses at top universities, set aside time for writing daily, and join writers groups. But that is still not going to guarantee you will be a paid writer.
You have to believe in yourself. You have to be your own personal cheerleader, coach and biggest fan.
If you don't believe in yourself, how can you expect others to?
The difference in the writer who has 3 manuscripts collecting dust and published authors like JK Rowling, Hugh Howie and Amanda Hocking is Rowling, Howie and Hocking believed in their story and themselves as writers.
They persevered and never took no for an answer. Sure Rowling suffered rejection after rejection for Harry Potter for years, and Howie and Hocking both went against the grain and self published the hard way and did all their own marketing after work on their downtime.
But their manuscipts were too busy to collect dust.
They are each worth millions now. Because they believed in themselves.
Believe in yourself.
Back your work up with confidence.
That is the key to becoming a successful writer.
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writers write...that's all it takes.
to make money selling what you write
to become a published AUTHOR..that's a different thing.
and it's changed
E-books is a thing.
The big five (Publishing houses) no longer rule.
Amazon Kindle is eating their sack lunch.
The trick is EXPOSURE.....
and that's hard.
there are a gazillion wanna-be authors attempting to do the SAME thing that you are.
Personally I prefer Steemit.
(tried Kindle...my book sank without a trace)
What is the title of your book?
I have more than one
You might want to consider distributing your books at the huge truck plazas.
A couple months ago I found some short comedy books by an author at a truck stop in mid Oregon. I noted the author, Ben Goode, so I could check them out when I arrived home. He is a local Oregonian and I found it awesome that they gave him a prominent shelf for all his titles.
A few days ago I was in Idaho and stopped for a burger at a roadside joint. On the tables, in the little wire rack where the menus go, were dog eared books. Ben Goode's comedy books. Three or four on each table to read while you're waiting for your meal! And if course copies to purchase on your way out.
Another good trick to create buzz about your self published books are to call bookstores, grocery stores, and wherever you want them to appear. Make a list and call each store twice a week and ask if they have that title in stock. After enough phone calls they will stock a few copies ;)
Just something to think about...
I'm retired...I don't truck no more.
That sounds like a lot of trouble.
I serialize my books on Steemit instead....
...and make thousands..
That's the thing- on Amazon there's millions of authors. You must do a bit of leg work in the beginning in order to get on the radar.
Serializing on Steemit is a stellar way to go. Do you belong to any of the writers groups?
I don't do groups.
any time I join one it's not very long until they throw things at me.
...and invite me to leave.
I don't play pretty with others.
(that's why I was a trucker)
Lol!
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.
We are adventurer's, aren't we?!
Sure we are. We are born in this world to adventure otherwise there is no fun living without adventuring.
Well said!
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Thank you!
Believing in oneself is the next best thing. You gotta have the confidence, motivation and being inspired helps. At least on my case.
This is true
I learned blogging on Steemit and i am getting better and better day by day. What things Make me better is my believe and confidence. I believe on myself. Don't give up.
Keep it up.
Keep it up! Blogging is like anything- you get from it exactly what you put into it :)
Exactly
That's good motivation. I just wrote a small fiction story. Was looking for genuine feedback. Let me know if you can share some wisdom on my story writing skills.
Meanwhile I take inspiration from your post and believe in myself. It was just my first attempt though.
Do you belong to a writers group here?
No not really. Would like to join though. I'm yet to read your blog in detail. I was in bed when I read it and bookmarked it.
There's several on discord I can send you an invite to if you're interested.
Just let me know :)
I'm definitely interested. Please send me one.
isle of write https://discord.gg/cW58Pf2
The writers block https://discord.gg/u7gpGnd
Try these two out, and let me know how you like them :)
Cool. Joined writers block. Very systematic group. Very much process oriented.
Wow, this gives me an encouragement that I can be atleast a good writer 😊😊❤️
Yes, you most certainly can! I firmly believe in the only adage you can be anthing you want to be :)
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