4 Golden Rules to Get Your Book Published
Nothing is lonelier than an empty room with only a blank page in front of you. It is easy to fall into that trap by letting your writing isolate you. You need to recognize that people (and you’re included) need regular contact and support, and your creativity cannot survive in those inhuman, antisocial conditions. It is the number one failure of aspiring authors, who never finish their book.
But, writing doesn’t have to be torture! I have 4 golden rules that can get your book published and make your dreams come true:
1) Tell the World
Be assertive as a writer and find your unique voice. It takes courage to really say what you want and go after your dream, but the louder you are about it, the easier it will be to believe. Sharing your goals builds energy, so don’t make excuses for yourself. It’s okay if you don’t know everything right away. Every job has a learning curve, but you need to start your journey off on the right foot and have confidence in your final destination. You’ll love the reactions you get from people, and it’s surprising how often you run into someone who wants to help.
2) Trust Your Social Circle
Have faith in your family and friends. Believe that they are in favor of what you are doing and want you to succeed. When you need support and someone to lean on, share your feelings. They love you and will be there with a pep talk. Lots of people just love books, or any other creative activity, and are happy to share in the glow. They might not know anything about writing or publishing, specifically, but they will happily read your work and applaud.
3) Surround Yourself with Positive Energy
Say goodbye to dream crushers and the negativity they bring into your life! That sometimes means rethinking your friends and the people surrounding you, but you are bringing a new book-baby into the world and the environmental conditions are really important. You need to nurture yourself to be at your creative best.
4) Find a Support Group
Build a writing network; from your local library or online, it doesn’t matter, as long as you all share the same type of goals and vision to really make things happen. Encourage each other and share your success and any challenges that are slowing you down. It helps to know you aren’t alone and other people are going through the same thing. That’s why you need to find other writers for support and to solve problems together. They know that writing is a serious job and they’ve probably had their share of struggles too, but they know how to overcome that and keep writing. [contact-form]
