‘What I Wish I Had Known Prior To Becoming a Published Author’
Many writers dream of being published. But what is being a published author really like? Is it fabulous? Highly pressured and stressful? Or is it something in-between?
Considering the range of possible experiences, I wanted to find out what authors wish they had known prior to becoming a published author to juxtapose with the reality of being a published author.
I asked traditionally published and self-published authors the following question:
What is the most important thing you wish you had known prior to becoming a published author?
Here’s what each had to say.
Cheryl Leutjen, author of Love Earth Now
Book marketing can be a lonely business. It’s a lot like motherhood, in my opinion. You may think you’re in this new endeavor with a partner, supported by friends or family. You’ve read books, listened to podcasts and absorbed the wisdom of a myriad of experts. Then you find yourself at 3 a.m., quite alone with this mysterious and magical creature you’ve birthed into this world — and at an utter loss to know how to care for it.
- Should I focus on events, meeting with people in person?
