Azzedine Downes On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer

Start writing for yourself first and think about why you’re writing.

Some writers and authors have a knack for using language that can really move people. Some writers and authors have been able to influence millions with their words alone. What does it take to become an effective and successful author or writer? In this interview series, called “5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer” we are talking to successful authors and writers who can share lessons from their experiences.

As part of this series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Azzedine Downes. Azzedine is the President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare. As such, Downes works shoulder-to-shoulder with authorities across the conservation sector and alongside key decision-makers worldwide to help animals and people thrive together. A graduate of Providence College and Harvard University, Azzedine is fluent in Arabic, English, and French — and has profound acumen on a variety of incredibly important world issues including ecological and biological sustainability, climate change, community engagement, science and ethics in policymaking, and animal welfare, as well as global business, leadership, and cohesive alliance management. Named one of the Most 100…