7 Tips to Boost Your Writing Career

Your Writing Career Matters

If you’re thinking about being serious with your writing career, then check out my 7 tips for making your writing career awesome!

1. Think 3 Steps Ahead

No matter what you do, always be ahead of the game. Whether it be your whole career or what you will put out in a single year. Have a yearly goal, monthly goal, and a weekly goal if you need to help you get and stay on track.

Another thing that can help is scheduling. This can be scheduling your blog post if you blog for marketing, scheduling ahead your tweets for twitter or your posts for Instagram. This will save you time in the future because you’ll already have your back list ready.

2. Remember How Bad You Want This

Don’t lose sight of why you wanted to be a writer, no matter what that reason might be. Try writing down a list of the reasons why you want this to be your career, why you’re passionate about it. This will help you get through tough times.

3. Don’t Forget Downfalls Will Occur

No one wants them but everyone has them. Just remember to stay focused and write good stories. And always remember to serve your readers.

4. Plan Your Stories

This will most likely decrease your procrastination time and give you a lot more time to write. If you know scene by scene what’s supposed to happen in your story then you will be more likely to finished it and create a powerful story. A story with a better flow and hopefully less plot holes.

5. Know Your Budget

Don’t jump the gun spending too much money on things at once without sitting down and planning your income and your expenses. Set a limit to how much you are willing to spend on editing and cover design if your budget is tight. The important thing is to have a budget and stick close to it as possible to minimize your risk.

6. Lose Your Pride

Don’t be afraid to ask another writer/author (or me) for help. We were all beginners at some point, and I still consider myself one.

Humble yourself and don’t get too big-headed on sales numbers and royalties. The market can go up and down just like that so it’s important to stay prepared and constantly seek help and advice.

7. Networking with Others

You might know someone who wants to write but is too shy to get started on their writing career. Encourage them. Help them get off on the right foot and be their friend like you would want someone to do for you.

Networking is important in all career paths including writing so feel free to connect and reach out to the writing community. We are stronger together!

Remember not to take anything for granted and be grateful of your success no matter how big or small. I hope these words encouraged you to go out there and write that masterpiece.

Happy writing,

Shaquanda

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