Once you’ve committed to say I’m a writer, there are some things
you have to be aware of. A few things you need to be comfortably acquainted
with as you begin the process of publishing and print.
The first thing writers should remember is…
This is important not just for new writers but those
aspiring to the writing profession. It’s not all that difficult today with the
advent of “social media” to have your voice shared, but to have your voice
heard is a different and indeed a more treacherous process. Because now you
have to beat the noise of everybody beating their own drum trying to be heard.
But never fear with some preparation you too can be heard. Essential Ways of Hearing you Voice in Print
The second thing you have to know as a writer is…
It’s crucial you decide on a voice and stick to it, i.e.
refine it.
This is essential beause vanity will get you nowhere but the recycle bin,
perhaps maybe, the dollar store. Where you could well sell a
million copies, but not see one ounce of profit from it. Which may not be your
goal initially, most "true artist" even proclaim such, but in the end you are trying to make a
living, and have your voice heard. And not many people give weight to the scrap pile.
The third thing of writing importance is…
Network, net works and groups of networkers.
This will ease the learning curve of being published in
today’s media environment. But caution, unless they’re writers or publishers,
family and friends should not be involved at this point. This is an essential
key to the process. And, a place where vanity can easily cause you to make a
mistake. Because family and friends as well intentioned as they are, aren’t
necessarily going to criticize your work or look at it with the refining eye
fellow writers and especially publishers would.
They simply, in most cases, aren’t able to help you
build trustworthy characters or reference points to your stories. This is
something that requires a professional touch. Someone, preferably a group of someones,
to help you build and refine your written word. Learn How you can Create and Distribute your Publiation
The fourth essential of a writer is to develope your audience…
Marketing and Market share –family belongs here.
Perhaps family and friends can’t help boost your writing
ability. But they are an absolutely essential step and part of marketing you.
They should be considered and thoroughly used as part of your marketing plan.
Especially if you decide a small press is for you.
Your family and friends, your traditional social circle can
advertise you like no one else can because they know you. You don’t have to
have a big media campaign if you allow the benefit of social marketing to
naturally sell your written work. And who better to perform this than the
people who know you and can attest to your work, your words.
Once they’re refined by the professionals (your words) that
is. Social media and social circles add incredible credibility to your work for
the casual reader who may just be coming to your publication. Your friends and
family are the introduction you need to sell them on hearing your voice. And then
they can decide how well they are satisfied to carry your message on to other
potential readers. Putting your network to work...
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