What Does it Mean To Be a Successful Writer?
Successful Writer?
If you are jealous of other writers because they are rich or famous, you should begin to examine why it bothers you.
You must be thinking: “Why is this not happening to me? Does my writing suck? The fact is you should not measure a successful book by the number of sales.
You can be successful by posting free books on your website with 1,000 followers from Facebook or Twitter. Â And Authors usually have to work very hard in order to find those fans.
You have to ask yourself this question when you look in the mirror:
- What does it mean to be a successful writer?
- Is it about making money?
I say just be patient, keep a positive attitude and your time will come.
I couldn’t have said it better Andrea, or should that be Anderson? Personally I prefer Andrea as a given name. 😉
LOl! I perfer Andrea as well. Thanks Jack and keep up the great articles.
My measure of success as a writer has changed over time. These are my personal milestones:
* finishing a piece
* having readers like what I’d written
* getting a piece published
* finishing a novel
* getting a novel published
* helping others achieve their own personal writing milestones
* reaching sales of 2,000
* being awarded Amazon ‘best-seller’ status
Onwards and upwards! That journey has taken 6 years so far (plus a lifetime of experience behind it). Quick, in hindsight.
You are to be congratulated.