The (Not so) secret to writing success

Whenever I attend conferences/workshops, I often hear panelists talk about paving a path to writing success. Those tips center on the tried, true, and tested: Write consistently, attend classes/workshops on the craft, follow agents/agencies/publishers for submission call outs, create an online presence…sometimes, though not as often, they’ll mention joining writing groups as a way to learn about opportunities in the industry and build your skills as a writer/proofreader.

All of this is valid and...