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 :-)
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Becky
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Amy Lane:
Hi Amy! I just finished "Summer Lessons" and loved it! I fell in love with Mason and it was fun to visit with the soccer guys again. My question is will Dane and Carpenter have their own book? Thanks for creating wonderful characters who develop amazing relationships, both romantic and friendships that become families!
Reader
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Amy Lane:
Thank you, I did mean book 7. Sorry, it’s the order in the apple uk book store for some reason, it goes book 6, then 1-5. I just looked at the bottom, but I did enjoy the face man and the cliffhanger ending. I can’t wait for what comes next and I’ll absolutely keep my eyes open. ?
Cbernard3
asked
Amy Lane:
I admire your style of writing and subject material. I have an idea for a novel of my own. If I write it, I would like it to be successful. I would like to ask you a question about a first novel. How did you find an editor or did you use one? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Chuck Bernard chuckbernard54@yahoo.com
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