The vast majority of people think writing is easy and they, too, could be a writer --- or, at least, a storyteller. In fact, put a published author in a crowded room, and invariably, almost everyone in attendance will have a story to tell that "would make a great novel!"
Inevitably, as well, they are "going to write a book someday, whenever they find the time to get around to it." A "few months --- or even weeks --- ought to suffice." But then again, upon reflection, they "really just don't have the time, and in all honesty, they were never that good in English class, besides ---"
Frequently, at this point, the more enterprising of those present will actually offer to "let the author write it all down for them, sharing the proceeds fifty/fifty...."
Virtually every published author alive has experienced the above scenario --- or some other version of it. The truth is, however, that far from being so easy that everyone could do it, writing is a highly demanding, competitive career, requiring a tremendous amount of self-discipline and solitary hard work.
So...for both aspiring writers and those who are just plain curious about writing, here are some --- although, of course, not the only --- perspectives on the writing life, how the publishing industry works, and various tips and tools of the trade. We hope you find them of interest and benefit!
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