It does not matter whether you write fiction, non-fiction, articles, scripts, books or some other type material(s), you have to develop a plan and stick to it in order to be successful. Unfortunately, many talented and educated people who have subject matter expertise and strong creative abilities struggle with the writing process itself. To succeed, you must master the skill of …
Every author has a goal in mind when they sit down to write. Their motivation may include any number of things – money, fame, self-satisfaction, an opportunity to learn something new, a chance to give back their expertise or just to leave a legacy for their family. The key to successful writing is to understand what your motivator is and position …
The passion of writing can be strong for those who really enjoy the creativity of writing books. To be truly successful, you must first determine why you are writing. Where does the spark come from? Are you writing for fame, to promote yourself and your business, to share your message with the world, to make money, or to leave a …
It takes more than just desire to be come a successful nonfiction author. Like anything else worth obtaining in life, you have to “pay your dues” by putting in time and effort to learn the writing craft, understand publishing and develop an effective personal branding and marketing strategy.
One thing I have believed for years, and that I have shared with my children and many adult learners in my presentations and workshops over the years, is a quote by Henry Ford. As a writer, you must truly have confidence in yourself and your abilities in order to succeed as an author. If you allow negativity or doubt to …
Many writers struggle to find their niche, style, or just the words to say from time to time. This might be called writers block or it could be due of other issues in the life of the author at the time. The key is not to let such glitches or temporary setbacks deter you from your goal of becoming a …
Writing a book is the easy part of becoming an author. The challenge comes with the fact that the author is also responsible for the majority of marketing initiatives to promote and sell the book. Unless you are a New York Best-Seller level author, this is true whether you are self published or write for one of the major publishing …