Cintia asked Vonda Sinclair:

I'm an aspiring writer, but I'm dealing with two things: I get discouraged every single day because 96% of manuscripts are rejected, and I haven't had an idea for years, literally. There's too many people wanting to be writers, and knowing there's so much competition just kills me a little every day. When I get motivated, immediatly something appears about the industry that kills it. Any tips on how to deal with this?

Vonda Sinclair Hi Cintia, When I first started writing and while targeting NY publishers, I received a lot of rejections from both editors and agents. Probably over 100. Unfortunately, if you're targeting publishers, rejection is a big part of this business and it can be discouraging. But now, there is indie publishing or self publishing. This puts you 100% in charge of your career. You still have to learn the craft of writing and learn how to put out top quality books. Regardless of how much competition there is (and there is a lot), if you put your heart and soul into your stories, learn how to write great stories that readers love, and be persistent, you can make it happen. To earn a living as an indie published author, you have to be a self-starter and also learn to motivate yourself. Plus, you have to love what you do, both the writing and the promoting. Since 2011, this is the best time for authors in history. I'm wishing you the best of luck! :)

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