Happy New Year. May this be the year that the fruits of your writing labor reward you to the fullest. If you’re just starting out with a writing project, my wish for you is that you will do what it takes in order to succeed. Don’t rely on others to create your success. Be proactive on your behalf.
Study the publishing industry and the field in which you want to become involved, whether it be article-writing, producing a book, freelancing for businesses, etc. If you want to blog, start your own blog rather than giving away your wonderful information or benefit of your wisdom. If you want to write for magazines, establish your own business instead of following in someone else’s success. Branch out to include new writing opportunities rather than sticking with what’s familiar. And if you want to publish a book this year, do your best to take charge. Consider seeking out a traditional publisher for your project or establishing your own publishing company in order to produce the book instead of going with a pay-to-publish company.
As you read through these recommendations, do you feel weak-kneed? Are you frightened and insecure or excited and confident? No matter what you feel, I strongly suggest that you take control of your professional writing life as the New Year begins by educating and pumping up yourself. Prepare for your publishing success. How? You’ve taken a great first step by visiting this blog. Step two should be to read relevant books such as, The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book. http://www.matilijapress.com/rightway.html
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