One of the hardest transitions for 'aspiring authors' is the transition to actually become a writer. In other words, it's one thing to talk about it, another to do it! Over the years, there are several things that have been key for me to succeed:
1. Live life as a writer - carry a journal and immediately write down ideas as they come to you. I can't count the number of great ideas I've had that flew out the window because I would remember them later. Also, writers live differently than non-writers. Write continuously! I finally came to the place where I had to designate certain days during the week as writing days and made those a priority.
2. Be persistent at getting published - don't take no for an answer. Whether a book, article, poem, or short story, do whatever it takes to get it in print. A great resource is Writer's Market 2008. You'll find thousands of places to submit your writing. You will be in print if your desire is strong enough!
3. Get a writing coach - sometimes, we think our writing is better than it really is. We need an objective professional who will shape our writing into something great. Writers conferences and writing courses such as, The Christian Writer's Guild can be incredibly helpful.
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