I have seen the endless prerequisites listed for becoming a successful author. You must get an agent, submit your work, set up your platform, suck it up when they reject your work, start a newsletter, cultivate your voice, love reading, build your street team, read everything in your category, manage your brand, decide on your genre, learn your craft, daydream, and find your compelling reason for writing. What am I forgetting? Oh yeah, you also need to create brilliant work. The list is endless, daunting, and impossible to master in a short timeframe. No wonder people quit.
I made a radical decision. I plan to ignore the mandatory requirements, and helpful advice, opting instead to compose stories. There is a saying which says, “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” I trust the devices, tools, instructions, and skills will arrive at the appropriate point in my journey. I intend to keep an open mind, learn what I can today, and continue to write with the tools I have.
What is your favorite writing tool?
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Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Very true. The tools will arrive as we write along.
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I agree with you, my friend. 👍
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My favourite writing tool is perseverance…
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Good one, Penny. We definitely need perseverance. 😊
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I think you must be reasonably young to use this premise. I thought this way once, but at 76 I know I’m running out of time now. So far behind where I wanted to be. I will keep trying, however, just in case…
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😊 We can never give up. I love your attitude, 💗.
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I hope it never let’s me down!
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I doubt it. You have a strong spirit, and friends to help you when you sometimes struggle. 😊
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And bless them all!
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hahaha. Yes bless them all. 💕💗💕
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In response to the question, practically speaking, the computer. Meaningfully speaking, engagement.
In response to your decision, composing stories. Fantastic!
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Thanks for your support Christopher. The computer is a huge help for writing. I hope you are having a great day. 💗
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for sharing. ✨🔨✨
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Always happy to read and share your posts with followers, Dear!
xoxo
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