50 simple rules for making it as a writerA veteran author of a dozen nonfiction books distills the lessons he's learned
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June 8, 2010 To succeed as a writer in the world of publishing is no easy task. A
plethora of writers—many of them seasoned pros or people famous from
other fields—compete for the precious space in magazines and newspapers
and for the limited number of book contracts offered by publishing
houses. A writer needs talent, drive and dedication to break into the
game or stay in it, not to mention a little bit of luck.
But
opportunities abound. Industry folk are always looking for strong new
voices, and the writer with respectable credits often has a leg up on
the competition. Still, writing for publication is a challenging
endeavor—a bit like shooting three-pointers from half-court. And for
all writers, new and experienced alike, there are some basic rules that
may serve as a blueprint for success. Here are 50 of them: |
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