Writers Must Believe
By Jerry D. Simmons | January 29th, 2010 | No Comments » (Click to add yours!)

The one characteristic that every writer needs to possess is a strong belief that their writing is good. You also have to believe in your ability to become a successful author. It’s important that you believe in yourself as a writer and the story or message you are writing. Publishing is an extremely competitive business and at times can be discouraging. Passionate writers who are excited about their writing are contagious. However, don’t be unrealistic. Set modest goals, be willing to take baby steps, believe in your success but understand that achieving your goals will not be an easy task.

The opportunities for a new writer to receive a huge advance and national book tour are unlikely. That doesn’t discount the fact that a strong belief in your writing and story are necessary for success. Anything in publishing is possible IF you (1) believe strongly in your writing, (2) believe strongly that you will become a successful author, (3) do all you can to distribute your work to as many readers in as many formats as possible, and (4) Learn to become a clever marketer. Don’t follow the pack, learn to blaze a new trail and you never know who might be watching and reading.

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