Carrie Carter On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer

Consistency in writing, in other words, keep practicing. To be a writer, you have to write. Again, I’m stating the obvious, but it’s surprising how many people claim to want to create a novel, and yet never write anything, not even an ultra-short story. I have to admit I’ve been guilty of this, particularly in my young adult years. I wanted to be an author, but never sat my butt in the chair to do the work. Going out with friends was more enticing. Eventually, I started to follow my own advice and thirty minutes Monday through Friday, and began writing before heading to work.

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…