Ask the Author: Skyla Murphy
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Skyla Murphy
I won't stop until I find Big Foot! Haha :P (kidding). Other than writing, waterfalls are a big passion of mine. I can't count the times I've toured around the Rockies. I go any chance I can. There's nothing better than a campfire and some fresh air!
Skyla Murphy
Never give up! There are many things that will cause you grief during the publishing process, but nothing worth having comes easily.
There are three types of writers. The pups, the dogs, and the wolves. The pups will turn away at the first sight of difficulty. Failure makes their palms sweat, and they often back down in the beginning stages because of their nerves.
The dogs are the ones who will push a little harder, but they eventually allow critique to destroy their passion. As a writer, you can't be afraid of taking a beat down. Even the best in the world receive bad reviews. You can't please everyone. Always stay realistic. Aim to please your target audience.
Against all odds, the wolves are the ones who make it happen. They are the ones who have revised their manuscript(s) a thousand times. They are the ones who have spent months lacking a social life. They probably have a mean caffeine addiction too. Whether it's the coffee or true passion that keeps them going, they are the ones who persevere.
No matter what your "thing" is, obstacles will always exist. If you have a dream, nobody will make it happen for you. It's hard work and dedication. You've got to be a wolf. It's the only way you'll survive the wild.
There are three types of writers. The pups, the dogs, and the wolves. The pups will turn away at the first sight of difficulty. Failure makes their palms sweat, and they often back down in the beginning stages because of their nerves.
The dogs are the ones who will push a little harder, but they eventually allow critique to destroy their passion. As a writer, you can't be afraid of taking a beat down. Even the best in the world receive bad reviews. You can't please everyone. Always stay realistic. Aim to please your target audience.
Against all odds, the wolves are the ones who make it happen. They are the ones who have revised their manuscript(s) a thousand times. They are the ones who have spent months lacking a social life. They probably have a mean caffeine addiction too. Whether it's the coffee or true passion that keeps them going, they are the ones who persevere.
No matter what your "thing" is, obstacles will always exist. If you have a dream, nobody will make it happen for you. It's hard work and dedication. You've got to be a wolf. It's the only way you'll survive the wild.
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