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No longer do I feel like I’m writing “toward” contests and agents and editors…but for readers. Well, as if I ever really did feel that way. Not so much “toward” the aforementioned, but, you know…had to go through them to get to all of you.
I am writing what I want to write and getting it out there.
So, sure, much can be made of the necessity for gatekeepers in the industry to keep things up to a certain standard, and yes, a certain argument can be made for that…but other arguments can also be made for going indie. The big one is that I now have four books out, with a fifth this year…whereas before…I had none.
This bears repeating: I have four books out with good reviews….whereas before I had none.
Am I pulling in revenues hand over fist from these efforts?
No, at least, not yet…but I have four novels whereas before that I had none. And readers are enjoying them. I have added “into the Wild” a handful of efforts that will be new to the readers who have never heard of these stories. Whether or not I rake in millions, I am finally fulfilling the part of me that has always wanted to be a published writer. To the part of me that has always wanted to help the world to look at itself differently. To give a new perspective on life and what may go on in the backgrounds to our lives. To add a little enjoyment to people’s lives. Sometimes I just want to write a story because it’s a cool idea.
So…nothing too deep in this post…just an appreciation for where I am now, in my publishing career…an appreciation for the readers in my life…for all the Mandys and Edies and Wendys and Lons and Pams and Pauls and Marcs and whomever-else-I-missed in my life, whereas before this I would never have met nor known any of you (well, except for Edie! ;-] ). I got into social media only because of my writing…but the friendships (virtual and otherwise) I have created over the past few years has been most enriching. The support for indie publishing has been incredible and surprising. You’ve all been great friends and supporters! Thank you—all of you—for your support!
And to new readers…I hope I’m able to entertain and enlighten and that we’re further able to learn from each other…to spread the joy of reading and writing!
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“Sometimes I just want to write a story because it’s a cool idea.” That’s the right attitude to have, Frank. Writing (like painting or anything creative) should be something you truly enjoy if you’re going to do it. While money is important, it’s not SO important that you shouldn’t write for reasons other than bringing home the bacon. Some ideas and inspirations are too good to pass up. Sometimes we’re the only ones who see any benefit from turning our thoughts into a finished work, but you can’t put a price on that feeling of satisfaction at accomplishing something you WANTED to do.
And thanks for including me in your list of friends. At least, I hope I was the Wendy in there, or this is going to get really awkward. 😉
Wishing you continued happiness and success!
Thanks, Wendy, and yes, you were the aforementioned! :-] It’s not about the money. Never has been. It’s always been about the work. Bringing it to life. But…I do work at the marketing and promoting *of the work* because I do want to make a living doing this at some point, as contradictory as that may sound!
And the Pauls. ESPECIALLY the Pauls. ;D Good post! Yes, keep writing what you’re writing and getting it out there. That’s the way to do it!
Thanks, One-of-Many-Pauls. :-]