The Indie Author

The indie author is a warrior of the book world. Each person perseveres whether they went to college or not while taking in each sweet experience as they go, learning from trial and error. Sometimes as indie authors, we feel as if we're alone on a deserted island wondering if anyone hears us or will see our written words. Will anyone care if any of us write that next book?



The answer is "YES!"
Even if you feel no one else cares right now, the most important person in your life does care and that is YOU. You are the person who benefits the most from your written word and the ball busting work you do to make each and every word count. You are the one who is happiest when you type, stringing those letters into words and those words into sentences. I like to dream, to think of that island I mentioned before as a place where creative and talented indie authors go to mingle with other equally talented and creative people in a city full of ideas fusing original and Pulitzer Prize winning literary works together forming one huge success after the other (as society tells us success should be) for everyone involved.

Is this realistic? Somewhat. Aren't we a success when we finish that long awaited book or article. Aren't we a success by having the courage and willingness to share our work that we toil so hard over. Aren't we a success as we push for someone to pay attention. Some would say a person is successful every time they get out of bed in the morning, especially if you're living your dream.

Back to those people you think might care, I like to think they will. Other people are there to care now, you just have to recognize them. An indie author has to keep moving forward, celebrating those achievements large and small. Each step in the right direction is the step on the right path.

I believe if any indie author chooses to quit, just quit without moving on to something better or a better option for their life, they are the ones doing a huge disservice for themselves. You never know where that next break is coming from or when that next opportunity will happen. If you truly want to be an indie author and writer, then trudge ahead with your blinders on and keep typing. Someday, you will look back at all the stress, worry and frustration and just marvel at what you have built, accomplished and achieved. All that rejection will seem like a bump in the road and child's play. Those pesky reviews that didn't sit quite well, will help shape you as a better author/writer propelling you into your dreams if you allow it. Get out your machete and slash away through that jungle of challenges. Grab a bundle of dynamite and blast through any road blocks that come your way. Swim your way off that island that you think you're stranded on and realize there is support out there. You just need to be willing to accept it.

As an indie author, have thick skin and be willing to take everything said with a grain of salt, good or bad. Yes, I said even the great praise because one needs to keep their ego in check.

I will leave you with some last words of wisdom that comes from an unknown source:
Realize that your ability to conquer and overcome challenges is limitless. Your potential for personal success and happiness is infinite.



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