When people find out I write, it’s a common occurrence for them to ask me questions about how they can start a writing career.
“Do I need an agent?”
“Should I shoot for a traditional publishing contract or self-publish?”
“How do royalties work?
Can I make enough money to quit my job?”
My question to them is always, “So, what have you written?”
“Well, nothing yet, but I have this idea to write [insert awesome writing project idea here.]
And I reply, “Then none of this matters, yet. My suggestion would be to stop talking, dreaming, plotting, planning, and thinking about it and just start writing. You’ll have plenty of time to figure that other stuff out later.”
(Note: This conversation applies to pretty much any type of freelance or creative work you’re considering. Stop talking about it and get it done.)
“Do I need an agent?”
“Should I shoot for a traditional publishing contract or self-publish?”
“How do royalties work?
Can I make enough money to quit my job?”
My question to them is always, “So, what have you written?”
“Well, nothing yet, but I have this idea to write [insert awesome writing project idea here.]
And I reply, “Then none of this matters, yet. My suggestion would be to stop talking, dreaming, plotting, planning, and thinking about it and just start writing. You’ll have plenty of time to figure that other stuff out later.”
(Note: This conversation applies to pretty much any type of freelance or creative work you’re considering. Stop talking about it and get it done.)
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