H.R. Savage
Write. Research. Build a community.
1. Write: Nothing is going to happen if you don't get the words on the page. Getting in there, hammering out your first draft, reading it, editing it, and re-reading it is the ONLY way that you are going to perfect your story.
2. Research like mad. Make sure your story is relevant. Research marketing strategies. Sign up for Author conventions and groups on Facebook.
3. And on that last note: Build a community. The author community is a great place. Yes, it can have drama, but having a supportive author team on your side makes all the difference. Make friends. Don't be fake and force your way into their lives. Join a writing club near you. Join an aspiring authors Facebook group. Make AUTHENTIC friendships that aren't focused on "Here, share my post...".
1. Write: Nothing is going to happen if you don't get the words on the page. Getting in there, hammering out your first draft, reading it, editing it, and re-reading it is the ONLY way that you are going to perfect your story.
2. Research like mad. Make sure your story is relevant. Research marketing strategies. Sign up for Author conventions and groups on Facebook.
3. And on that last note: Build a community. The author community is a great place. Yes, it can have drama, but having a supportive author team on your side makes all the difference. Make friends. Don't be fake and force your way into their lives. Join a writing club near you. Join an aspiring authors Facebook group. Make AUTHENTIC friendships that aren't focused on "Here, share my post...".
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