Jessica Russell's Blog - Posts Tagged "tips"

There’s an interesting thing that happens when a writer achieves success. Instead of watching what that person did and trying to emulate it, as fellow other authors, we have a tendency to sit there and critique. Well, if a person was successful, then evidently what he or she did was a good idea, provided it wasn’t immoral or unethical. Therefore, rather than get defensive or make remarks that sound eerily like sour grapes, it’s a good idea for us to ask questions, get tips, and see if that author would provide any insight. I bet that person would be happy to do so! Just food for thought. Write on!