Finding time to write…
Thursday, November 28th, 2013[TANSTAAFL: Do you read this blog? I’m not asking if you like the posts, just whether you read them! If so, don’t be passive. React. Write a comment—chew me out if you like (no foul language, please). You can even receive a free ebook—see the bottom of the “Free Stuff and Contests” webpage; or write an honest review of one of my ebooks in exchange for the ebook. In general, buy, read, and review some of my books. Your participation motivates me and helps defray the costs of this website and my ebook releases. Be active. Help indie authors provide you with inexpensive entertainment. It’s a two-way street, folks!]
[Note from Steve: This post can be considered a continuation of my post on NaNoWriMo. That program challenges newbie writers to write a novel in thirty days. But you might not have regular periods that you can write. In that case, NaNoWriMo is a moot point. You have to steal your writing time from a busy schedule. How and when do you do this?]
Not all of us can be writers, but more of us today are. The eclectic circles of traditional publishing are now complemented by indie writers and publishers, a paradigm shift that drives the establishment crazy, tremendously benefits a dwindling number of readers, and probably hurts a larger number of writers. You might be able to write well, but the competition is ferocious. I know—I live it every day. It often seems I have more chance of winning Power Ball or Mega Millions than having one of my books become successful.