Lisa K. Stephenson On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer

I think one of the biggest misconceptions about being a writer is that everyone thinks that because they’ve written a book they are destined to become the next Stephen King or J.K. Rowling and that is not true.

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 (Lisa K. Stephenson). Lisa K. Stephenson born Jevasia Stephenson is a native of The Bronx, New York. As the daughter of a single parent and from a family immersed in African-American studies, she determined early on that education, independence and equal justice were important for all women and men of color. Her educational development began as a student at Monroe College of New Rochelle where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree…