5 Things A Writer Must Know

FOR WRITERS•on October 18th, 2011•2 Comments

What are the five most important things an author must know when considering writing and publishing a book? I put together this list about two years ago. I decided to review what I wrote based on how life has changed for me now.

1. Time management.

If you are going to write a book, you have to set aside the time to do it. You also have to guard that time with your life. Okay, that’s a bit extreme! LOL! You have to be flexible because things do happen, but you definitely need to get out a calendar and set some personal deadlines.

2. Study.

Writers have a natural desire to write, but like any talent, you have to practice and master new skills. Study the craft of writing.

3. Marketing

People have asked me why I think so far ahead. You have to! It has appeared to me, writing the book is half the battle. No matter how the book is published (traditional or self-published), the other half of the process is truly the marketing side.

4. Support

I have three great critique partners who don’t mind telling me when something doesn’t sound write (I mean right) and that has made a huge difference in my growth as a writer.

5. Write. Write. Write.

I’m not always working on a manuscript, but I’m writing as much as I can during the week. Whether it’s a devotion, an article or a book review. The more you write, the more you learn how keep the writing tight or write with a purpose.

 Do you agree with my list? What would you add?

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2 Responses to “5 Things A Writer Must Know”

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    Teresa Beasley says:
    October 29, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    I believe a writer should also do a lot of research. The writer should research their topic, make sure the books message is clear because readers should be able to detect it before finishing the book and perform interviews on their topic to make sure the content is truly related. I am a researcher by nature because I want to make sure I am consistent and provide readers with useful information. Thanks for the writing tips!

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      Ty says:
      November 1, 2011 at 1:37 am

      Research is definitely important. Readers are very savvy and can pick-up on inconsistencies and wrong facts. Thank you, Teresa, for stopping by. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.

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