7 Habits Every Writer Should Develop

Having a career in self-publishing is a full-time endeavor. If you have a 9-to-5 job in addition to your writing career, then you have the equivalent of two full-time jobs.

Needless to say, you’re busy.

To succeed in today’s indie publishing arena, writers need to develop the following seven habits.

Stay Informed

One of the best ways to stay informed is to read the following blogs on a regular basis:

For overall indie author news, including information about marketing and publishing, read TheBookDesgner.com twice a week. Joel Friedlander’s blog is consistently among the top 10 on the Writer’s Digest 101 best blogs.

Want to work on your writing and your marketing? Then you’ve got to read Ruth Harris and Anne R. Allen’s weekly blog. It’s the best blend of rock-solid information mixed with an acerbic tone (at times) anywhere on the internet.
One of the best blogs for self-publishers is Jane Friedman’s . As a former publisher of Writer’s Digest, professor, and author, Jane writes an excellent blog of the indie author.
Want to boost your book sales? Be sure to read Penny Sansevieri’s blog at Author Marketing Experts.
To keep up with nonfiction writing, marketing, and how to find an agent, read Lisa Tener’s blog .
And for information on social media marketing and book marketing, you can always read mine.