Hopes, Dreams, and Reality
by Jerry D. Simmons
Anything is possible in publishing; dream big but follow a few simple rules.
First: Write your own story and never worry about a potentially hot category or bestselling style of another writer.
Second: Seek professional editorial help, someone you are comfortable with who can challenge you to be a better writer.
Third: Follow your publishing dreams and find a way to make it happen. There are no secrets. It takes hard work, lots of time, and a don’t-give-up attitude.
If you dream of being a bestselling author, then recognize that talent is required. Believe in yourself and your writing, but don’t spend foolishly; you cannot buy your way to a bestseller list. It doesn’t happen and there are entirely too many people who will take advantage of you if you let them.
There are never any guarantees in publishing so don’t listen to the sales pitch and invest money in marketing unless you completely and totally understand how what you are getting makes a big difference in the market. If all else fails, seek professional guidance from someone with experience who can answer your questions.
Publishing is an extremely competitive business and selling books successfully is difficult. If you follow the rules, make smart decisions about how you publish and spend on marketing, then you have as much a chance of realizing your dreams as anyone. Mistakes could ruin your chances as well as cause you to spend money unnecessarily. Consider investing in a publishing expert for guidance. You are only a first-time author once and you only launch a new title one time. Make the most of your opportunity. Who knows what might happen?
Jerry D. Simmons is a book publishing consultant in Phoenix, AZ. Keep up with publishing trends by subscribing to his ezine, TIPS for WRITERS from the PUBLISHING INSIDER at www.WritersReaders.com .
