Write Naked Quotes

“The ending to your book is different from the ending to your plot.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“If you’re interested in working with a publisher, you will be judged on your social media pages. When I sat at auction with New York publishers, every single one of them had already investigated my sites. They were impressed with the setup, my followers, my interaction, and how seriously I took my social presence. They also informed me they had rejected a number of promising authors based on the lack of social media outlets and their refusal to engage. One particular author told one of the publishers her job was not to be on social media, it was only to write. That author didn’t get signed.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“At least once per week I post a giveaway, and many people like and share my post. Again, it’s another way to keep my page active. The more interesting or fun your posts are, the more readers want to hang out with you. The nicer you make your sites, the more people may want to linger. Make sure your banner is updated and eye-catching, detailing your newest release with buy or preorder buttons and links. Answer all of your messages. Create a tab where readers can purchase your books. Feature your website prominently on the page. Keep things organized. Make sure your book page shows the series order and offers lots of fun extras, like bonus short stories, book trailers, special reviews, or maps detailing the setting of your book. Keep things professional.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“To be successful, you need talent (work your craft, create strong characters and interesting stories, and never publish or submit anything subpar), perseverance (don’t give up, take risks, be bold), and luck (right place, right time for your story). But I believe you make your own luck by always improving your craft (no matter how many bestsellers you’ve written) and never giving up. Successful writers are successful because they love what they do with a passion so strong they refuse to stop even when faced with obstacles.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times Best-Selling Author”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“Content risks include changing genres, moving from one length of book to another, putting out more books, creating a serial, writing fan fiction, or writing a book with a cliff-hanger. I think taking one career risk per year is important to growth—as both a writer and a person.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“Whatever it is that makes you stand out, use it, own it, and go all out. You want your name to be one people associate with witty dialogue or demon-run hospitals or historical accuracy ... find your ‘thing’ and corner the market!”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be somebody who hates peaches.” —Dita Von Teese”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“Just stay on your path, wear good shoes, carry an umbrella, and keep your eyes on where you’re going.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“He said to write an affirmation about what I wanted most in life and what I would do to achieve it. Then I was to repeat that saying over and over again throughout the day. I did.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“Success means different things to different people. My publishing partner, Cool Gus, consistently repeats the magic phrase to all authors: There are many roads to Oz. I have that printed on my wall to help remind me I’m not other writers. I’m me. I have my own path, and I need to follow it with a truthful heart.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“Fear can be a very valuable tool that helps push your career forward. I have learned one lesson that I share with all of my workshop students and writer friends: If something scares you, you should do it. You’re scared for a reason. Fear is the slithering snake whispering vile things in your ear, making you think this new venture will be a total disaster. Usually, it won’t be. If it is, it’s still worth the risk, because you’ll learn something.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“I remember blinking at the board, and the fog around me suddenly shriveled up, revealing the clear road ahead. Yes! I shouted to myself. That’s me! I finally found out what I have! The problem was how to fix it. There’s no real cure. Just a lot of practice trying to believe in yourself, and repeating helpful tasks. Mine were journaling, meditating at an ashram, and seeking spiritual peace to transition my fears away from my work. Today, it’s spending time with my boys, my dogs, and my family. Family time reminds me I have other important aspects of my life and helps me balance my vision of my work.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“If I wanted to be a writer, I had to stop treating it like a hobby. I needed to treat it like a career. A serious career. I returned home with a new motto and a clear focus. I made up a calendar and booked certain evenings where I would write and my husband would take care of dinner and the kids. I began plotting where I could find more time. I decided to dedicate my lunch hour for writing. I brainstormed during my commute. I went back into my office to my unfinished manuscript, deleted an entire chapter, and just started writing. I had no more time for writer’s block. I was on a mission.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“When a book ends, it no longer belongs to you. It belongs to the world. It's a gift from you to the world, and it's precious, but the world may not like your gift.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

“Being a writer is an important job because we bring emotion and imagination into a world filled with endless, inane chatter.”
― Jennifer Probst, Write Naked: A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success