Sunday 16 December 2012

Writing Success Doesn't Come Overnight

By Ron Wilson


A writing career is not something that just happens overnight. Writing is a craft that takes around a decade to master, and while we need to practise continually, we can often get discouraged. There are sometimes a few people who find success early in their careers, though they still haven't reached the peak of their abilities. This puts pressure on them to improve at a rapid rate, and produce quality work for their audiences.

Choosing a career as a writer can be very lonely, and often very unrewarding. By creating a supportive environment, you may alleviate some of that loneliness and connect with people who share similar lifestyles. Joining courses, forums and online writing groups can give you the support team you need to get through the trying times.

Attempt not to be discouraged by the succees of others, and question why they have actually succeeded, when you have not. There are a great deal of elements that determine one's success, and if you have not yet prospered, it does not imply you do not have the skill or the ability. By encouraging others, and role modelling them, you place yourself on a higher plane of success for yourself.

Success is usually a sign that someone has failed many times before. Because of their failures, they have learnt from their mistakes, and perfected their craft in a way that has led them to success. It is not realistic to think that someone could succeed on their first time as a writer. Think of rejection as a learning tool that helps you to improve and move forward to the next step in your journey.

Composing the written word is an expression of yourself, and it frequently takes time to develop. Your writing is going to be different to everybody else's, and it may take a lot of time to find your audience. Don't expect everyone to like your work, as you cannot please all individuals all the time. Everybody has special tastes, and life would be dull if we all liked the same books!

At the end of the day, writing is a job like any other. There are people who have been promoted to positions of high authority, there are others who are spending years on the first rung of the ladder, and there is everything in between. Don't expect too much too soon.




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