Writers…to be successful, you must take ACTION!
Ask an author who has seen any amount of success in their work and they will tell you writing is not for the faint of heart. It takes passion, dedication, and an immense desire to be successful. It takes time that you never get back, thousands of unpaid hours, and self-discipline to stay focused while others around you have fun.
A dream means nothing if the proper steps to reach it are not taken. Short cuts can lead to failure. Impatience and refusal to learn the art of writing will lead to a product (your book) that gets readers talking…and not in a good way. Anyone wishing to jump into the world of publishing ─ be it self-publishing or seeking publisher ─ needs to know exactly what they are getting into. Becoming a successful writer is about more than putting and idea on paper, publishing it on Amazon, and expecting to make a ton of money. Regardless of how great the story, if the execution is poor, no amount of money spent on advertising will get you good reviews. In order to receive the type of feedback you desire, you MUST TAKE ACTION!
Since 2010, I have shared information learned during my writing journey on this blog. (Check out the top featured articles here.) For the past year, I’ve hosted a writers group at Barnes and Noble where I share those writing tips with aspiring authors. Every time I post on Facebook and Twitter about upcoming meetings, I receive comments or messages from authors who live out of town and wished they could participate. For that reason, I’ve decided to create this YouTube series.
So grab a pen, sit back, and yet your learn on!
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