New Blog Series for Aspiring and New Authors
HOW TO KEEP WRITING WHEN YOU HAVE A DAY JOB
I decided to become an author in November 2014. I use the word ‘decided’ because after years of vacillating that’s exactly what I did.
In my early twenties, I remember thinking that I wasn’t ready to be an author. I mean, what did I really have to say? I also didn’t consider writing a money-making venture. In my young career-driven mind, being an author seemed like the starving artist’s way of life and held very little appeal. On top of all that was the rejection! Why anyone would subject themselves to a series of rejection letters baffled me! (Remember, I was filled with youthful ignorance and naive confidence back then.)
Even though it’s now easier than ever to be published (at least, independently), being an author still doesn’t mean instantly acquiring riches. With thousands of books added to virtual catalogues each year, obscurity has only become more of a challenge as publishing opportunities have increased. Having said that, it’s no longer about needing to sell thousands of books to support your writing. In fact, it’s because of the community-centred approach driven by the digital age that new and aspiring authors have a better chance at developing a group of loyal readers.
One of the questions I’m asked most often when I tell people I’m an author is “Where do you get the time?” This is usually followed by “I’ve always wanted to write a book.”
I hate to say it, but the only way to write a book is to sit your butt down and to just write the darn thing. I know… I know. That offers you very little help, and if I were seeking sources of inspiration, I too would hate reading that little nugget of wisdom, so … I’ve decided to offer more constructive advice in my new blog series: How to Keep Writing When you Have a Day Job.
Click on the following link to read more: http://goo.gl/AAw7wJ
Cheers ~ Rebel
I decided to become an author in November 2014. I use the word ‘decided’ because after years of vacillating that’s exactly what I did.
In my early twenties, I remember thinking that I wasn’t ready to be an author. I mean, what did I really have to say? I also didn’t consider writing a money-making venture. In my young career-driven mind, being an author seemed like the starving artist’s way of life and held very little appeal. On top of all that was the rejection! Why anyone would subject themselves to a series of rejection letters baffled me! (Remember, I was filled with youthful ignorance and naive confidence back then.)
Even though it’s now easier than ever to be published (at least, independently), being an author still doesn’t mean instantly acquiring riches. With thousands of books added to virtual catalogues each year, obscurity has only become more of a challenge as publishing opportunities have increased. Having said that, it’s no longer about needing to sell thousands of books to support your writing. In fact, it’s because of the community-centred approach driven by the digital age that new and aspiring authors have a better chance at developing a group of loyal readers.
One of the questions I’m asked most often when I tell people I’m an author is “Where do you get the time?” This is usually followed by “I’ve always wanted to write a book.”
I hate to say it, but the only way to write a book is to sit your butt down and to just write the darn thing. I know… I know. That offers you very little help, and if I were seeking sources of inspiration, I too would hate reading that little nugget of wisdom, so … I’ve decided to offer more constructive advice in my new blog series: How to Keep Writing When you Have a Day Job.
Click on the following link to read more: http://goo.gl/AAw7wJ
Cheers ~ Rebel
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