Diane Covington-Carter On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer

Persistence. Writing is a skill that you will keep developing over the years. Don’t give up. I have received many awards for my writing, but not until I had worked at it for many years.

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 a part of this series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Diane Covington-Carter is a best-selling, multiple award-winning author, journalist, photographer and commentator. She has received numerous awards for her journalism, books, photography and NPR commentaries including a Book Excellence Award, Willa Award, Lowell Thomas Journalism Award, Gold Award from the Society of American Travel Writers, and an award from the Society for Professional Journalists. She has authored three memoirs, two of which are related to France, and one award-winning…