Glenn Metzger
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Amy Lane:
What would say to any young aspiring "want-to-be" (I don't know how else to say this) that wants to try to raise themselves up to what you and other similar authors do in their work?
Amy Lane
A. Write what you like to read.
B. Decide early on--are you writing for money or are you writing for love. There is NO SHAME of one over the other--but you need to divorce your ego from your income stream if you choose writing for love.
C. If you are writing for money, do your research on what sells and how--and act accordingly, no ego involved. YOU may love a book cover, but if traditionally that kind of thing doesn't sell, what YOU love doesn't matter--what the audience loves does.
D. No matter WHICH you choose, read, craft, labor, to produce the best product you can.
E. Find people who love you enough to tell you the truth. And then listen to them.
F. There is no magic bullet--do not be disappointed if this book doesn't sell. Just keep writing the next one.
And that's a beginning, I think :-)
B. Decide early on--are you writing for money or are you writing for love. There is NO SHAME of one over the other--but you need to divorce your ego from your income stream if you choose writing for love.
C. If you are writing for money, do your research on what sells and how--and act accordingly, no ego involved. YOU may love a book cover, but if traditionally that kind of thing doesn't sell, what YOU love doesn't matter--what the audience loves does.
D. No matter WHICH you choose, read, craft, labor, to produce the best product you can.
E. Find people who love you enough to tell you the truth. And then listen to them.
F. There is no magic bullet--do not be disappointed if this book doesn't sell. Just keep writing the next one.
And that's a beginning, I think :-)
More Answered Questions
Mary
asked
Amy Lane:
I really loved Beneath the Stain, I was listening to it at my desk at work with tears streaming down my face. I love the references to some of my favorite bands as well, I was wonder was there a band or bands you had in mind when you were writing? I hear certain bands now and wonder if they held an inspiration for you as the lyrics you wrote were something I could picture that band singing.
Kenny Imus
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Amy Lane:
Hi Amy first I have to say I love your books. Stain is one of my most favorite books I have ever read . I just finished the Johnnies serious and what a fantastic read. Two question? One are you going to keep writing in the series. I really hope so I'm falling in love with all the characters and getting to know them, and have you ever though about an HBO TV show.
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