Tonight I was talking to my coach, Lynn, and we were comparing how the writing environment has changed over the years. Writing is unlike any other forms of art out there. If you're a singer, actor, or artist, success brings expensive cars and palatial homes. Not so much the writer. With the inventions of Amazon, AI, and others, any rewards coming to writers get chipped away. There are many writers out there who make $0 or even $0.01 in royalties off each book sold. If you've never written a...
I love getting email! Also, I could talk about writing forever! Yesterday I received an email from a beginning writer seeking advice. Many writers would hit the delete button, but not me. This brings me back to my nursing days. Mentoring a new nurse kept my skills sharp. Same goes for writing. Taking a new writer under my wing keeps my talents and excitement for writing sharp. So, what is my advice for new writers? Here is my top ten pointers for becoming a writer!
1. Like any other business,...