I landed an interview with a company that did business development consulting, and after an hour-long phone interview, they offered me the job. Fast-forward to today: I’m a full-time author and business consultant. How did this happen? The answer is rather simple: I accidently stumbled upon what would become my career path. The same can be said for many other people out there who might be sitting on the sidelines waiting for the “right” thing to come along. The truth is, you can find your path if you are willing to explore different options and take some calculated risks. The rewards could be worth it!
- How I Became Interested In Writing
- The Journey To Becoming An Author
- My Writing Process
- What Writing Is Like For Me
- What Advice Would I Give to Someone Who Wants To Be An Author?
- Conclusion
1.How I Became Interested In Writing
In the fall of 2013, I was working as an office assistant and was bored out of my mind. I started to write short stories and poems for fun, but I wasn’t sure if anyone would ever read them. A few weeks later, I submitted one of my poems to a contest and won! From then on, I knew that writing was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
2.The Journey To Becoming An Author
I had always wanted to be an author, but I didn’t know how to get started. I was always discouraged by the people around me who said it was a difficult journey and that I would never be successful.
That’s when I decided to do something about it. I set out to learn everything I could about being an author and how to make my dream a reality. It wasn’t easy, but through perseverance and hard work, I eventually became an author. Here are some of the tips that helped me along the way:
1. Start Writing From The Very Beginning
The first step in becoming an author is writing. If you want to be a successful writer, you can’t start halfway through your journey. You have to start from the beginning and write every day if you want to improve your skills.
2. Get Feedback From Your Friends And Family
Once you’ve started writing, it’s important to get feedback from your friends and family. They’re likely more aware of what you’re doing than anyone else, so they’ll be able to give you honest criticism that will help you improve your writing skills.
3. Read A Lot Of Novels And Articles About Writing
Reading about writing is another essential step on the path to becoming an author. Not only will this help you become familiar with the basics of writing, but it will also give you insights into what makes a good storyteller or novelist.
3.My Writing Process
I always knew I wanted to be a writer, but I never thought it would actually happen. I was always too hesitant and self-conscious to put my thoughts down on paper. But then, one day, something changed. I decided to write a 500-word essay on why vegetarianism is the best diet for humans. And then I wrote another 500 words on why exercise is the key to living a long and healthy life. It turns out that writing is pretty easy for me; all I have to do is pour my thoughts out onto paper and see what comes out.
So far, this has been a great way for me to process my feelings and learn more about myself. Whenever I have an idea for a new article, I simply sit down at my computer and start typing. That way, there’s no need for me to worry about whether or not my ideas are good enough – they usually are!
The only thing that bothers me sometimes is how long it takes me to finish each article. But overall, writing has definitely become one of my favorite things to do.
4.What Writing Is Like For Me
I never thought I’d be an author, but here I am. I never imagined myself writing blog posts or articles for a living, but that’s what I’ve done for the past year or so. Writing is something that comes very naturally to me, and it’s something that I truly enjoy.
When it comes to writing, there are two things that always seem to come first: the story and the words. If the story is good and the words are easy to read, then everything else is just a bonus. For me, writing is like creating a puzzle piece that eventually comes together in a beautiful way. The process of putting all these pieces together is both exciting and calming, and it’s something that I can’t wait to do every day.
5.What Advice Would I Give to Someone Who Wants To Be An Author?
If you’re thinking about becoming an author, here are a few pieces of advice:
1. First and foremost, be passionate about your project. If you don’t have a strong reason for wanting to write, it will be hard to stick with it for the long haul.
2. Take the time to learn as much as you can about the publishing process. There’s a lot that goes into making a book successful, and if you don’t know what you’re doing there’s a good chance your manuscript will end up in the garbage heap.
3. Be prepared to put in a lot of hard work – this is not a hobby! If you want to make a living as an author, you need to put in substantial effort from the get-go.
4. Believe in yourself – no one else is going to do this for you. You need to have total confidence in your ability to write good books and sell them, or else all of this effort will be for naught.
5. Don’t be afraid to ask for help – there are plenty of resources out there designed specifically for aspiring authors, and chances are someone who knows more than you does reside within reach. Go find them and take advantage of their expertise!
Conclusion
Becoming an author was not something that I ever planned on happening. It started out as a way to provide some comedic relief in my personal life, but it soon turned into something much bigger. My books have been read by many and have even made it onto bestseller lists, so I guess you could say this journey has been successful so far. If you’re thinking about becoming an author too, here are a few tips that might help get you where you want to be: 1) find your voice 2) write from the heart 3) don’t be afraid to revise 4) always keep learning 5) enjoy the process The most important thing is to stay true to yourself and your work, and never give up on your dreams. Who knows? Maybe one day people will call me “the next Harry Potter” or “the new Danielle Steel” – we’ll just have to wait and see!
