Yesterday we talked about competition—how much there is of it in the world of writing and publishing. I maintain that competition certainly can spoil your dream if you let it. How can you succeed as a freelance writer or author when the field is so saturated—there are so many other people vying for attention and sales? Here are the basics.
• Study the publishing industry (or the world of freelance writing). Know something about the industry before you jump in. Read books on the subject (there are recommendations below), attend writers’ conferences, join writers’ groups and publishers’ organizations and participate, sign up for online and real-time classes, subscribe to good writing and publishing magazines and newsletters and READ THEM.
Only a small percentage of you will pay attention to this blog. The rest of you will give freelance writing or authorship a lick and a promise without paying any attention to the experts in the field. And you will most likely fail. Millions of people, each year, do.
If you are serious about succeeding, consider the suggestions above. And let us know how it works out for you? I love good success stories.
Recommended books: Publish Your Book, Proven Strategies and Resources for the Enterprising Author. This is your primer designed to prepare you in every way for a more successful publishing venture. At Amazon.com in print and kindle and at http://www.matilijapress.com
A Writer’s Guide to Magazine Articles (if you are serious about getting involved in article-writing). http://www.matilijapress.com
See my array of online courses at: http://www.matilijapress.com/courses.htm