According to Florence Osmund, writers need to separate truth from myth on the road to becoming a successful writer.

What a relief to read that Ms. Osmund also learns the hard way, by doing. That’s me. Doing things wrong about six ways to Sunday and re-doing them again. Makes writing exhausting.

Isn’t it great when authors share their experiences in hopes of helping struggling writers like myself? I think so.

So what did I learn from her article?

• I need to find an editor for my WIP sooner than later.
  • Apparently several. Just one won’t do.
  • Your best friend may mean well but you get what you pay for. So bite the bullet and pay for a professional.
• That being in control is a two-edged sword.
  • But, hey I’m a control freak.
• No one enjoys marketing.
  • What a relief, thought I was the only one.
• Writing a “best seller” is about as easy as threading a camel through the eye of a needle.
  • Wishing won’t make it so.
  • Good thing I enjoy writing.
• Writing is not cheap.
  • I’m beginning to see that.
• Promote, promote and promote the book.
  • Again with the marketing.
• Price matters.
  • Like Goldilocks, not too high, not too low but just right.

Go and read her article at The Book Designer. Here’s the link: 

Four Truths and Four Myths That Every New Novelist Should Know

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