You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
If you’re intimidated or afraid of reaching out to potential patrons, know that it gets easier. You just need to start. If you’re already doing this, keep going. It never hurts to have more people on your side. Every success is a story of community—a complex network of people helping each other. Don’t forget: You can’t do this alone.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
A writing career happens iteratively, over time. You don’t need to take a giant leap. You just need to take the next step. Publishing a book begins not with a manuscript but with a baby step, with practicing in public.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
As it turns out, content is not king. Relationship is. Start making connections with publishers so when the ideas come, they’ll pay attention to your work.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
Stop waiting for permission and prepare to do the work. There are no big breaks. Only tiny drips of effort that lead to waves of momentum.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
Are you prepared to work? To persevere? Even when it gets hard? Even when you’re discouraged or lose sight of your goals? Will you still get up each day and write? This is what you must resolve to do. Otherwise, you’re doomed from the start.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
Let’s think a little more strategically, shall we? Ultimately, there are three must-have relationships that will extend your reach, and each of them is absolutely necessary: Fans: You need to build meaningful connections with your tribe of followers. Friends: You need to connect with others who are doing what you are. Patrons: You need to earn infl
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Most writers are content to dream but aren’t prepared to do the work. They fail before they start.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
Obviously, you want them to help you, to endorse the work you do. But don’t ask in the first meeting. Instead, make it your primary goal to build a relationship. If they like you, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask later.
Jeff Goins • You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
We all start somewhere, right? So the first thing you need to do is get better. And the best way to get good at something is to practice. You probably already knew that, but here’s the twist: The best way to practice is to do it in public.