A few things were on my mind this morning. Since
becoming an author there have been a few things which stand out. I tweeted about some them today.
They are not in any particular
order but I am sure I'll add to this list as more come to mind.
1. Since becoming an author I've learned there is always
another level you can take your writing. You have to know your strengths and
weaknesses and act accordingly.
2. Being an author doesn't make you a business person. It
means you have a product or skill which can be sold. Business requires
learning.
3. The world loves a great story. If you tell yours in a
unique way people will love it and pay for it.
4. Fellow authors can be as treacherous or as giving as
anyone else in the world who's trying to make a dollar from their products, it's
on you to know who you are and who you align yourself with.
5. Knowledge is not only Power, its Protection from those
situation which could derail your writing career for years.
6. Publishing has many forms know the one which works for
you before seeking such. Also now what you can and can not afford.
7. A book cover is not a CD cover, and readers can't be fooled, make
cover mean something to the story and your promotional material. Match something
from the cover, the picture, the title or the colors to the promotional material. Unification creates
identification to your product.
8. Don't be scared to Network in and outside the literary arena, seek out folks who have
skills, services or goods you need, there are so many other professionals out here who would love to do business with you.
9. Have a website! It's your virtual home and store. Your
books should be ready and available. Spend time and money on a real e-commerce ready site. Don't be cheap
people will see the difference. It's a needed promotional tool.
10. Don't be a one trick pony, your writing should lead to
other forms of income and promotion. From speaking, teaching, blogging and
workshops, don't lean on just your book.
11. Your editor should provide feedback positive and negative when rearranging and
cleaning up your work. You should grow from their interactions with your
writing. If not, you are going to be a slave to their skills and waste money on things you can fix. Editing is needed
in this game but you have to know what you're doing wrong and correct it. This saves
you time and money as you grown.
12. Don't forget, God
is the Reason, the Answer, the Provider and the Protector so stay grounded. You
decide the literary game is the one you want in on so now you have to trust the Lord all the way. He knows who you really are and He
will see you through.
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