#publishingtruth

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Publishing: A little truth talk... This career choice can be a tough one. Just when you seem to clear one hurdle another gets in the way. I see it often in the private chats I have with other writer friends. Everyone is over the moon when they get their first deal. It literally feels like nothing can stop you. But the truth is publishing is NOT a meritocracy. Just because you sold one book does not mean another is guaranteed. Here’s reality... Some of those writers you started this journey with will take off. They’ll post about their new deals while you may still be toiling on book 2 or 3. I’ve seen the pressure force talented writers to leave publishing altogether. The issue with all of this is the mindset of publishing. People will try to convince you that if you don’t publish a book every year you’ll lose readers and even perhaps your agent’s interests. In most cases this isn’t true, but the myth continues to be pushed in publishing circles. What you have to remember is that in publishing so many things are out of your control. All you can do is keep your head down, continue writing, and hope the path will turn in your favor again. I know of two writers who went many years without selling a thing. This year both of them had a new book come out and have more on the way! My point here is that you CANNOT compare your path to others. Doing so will only make you sad and zap your will to create. Keep believing in your talent and lean on writer pals when you need them. Remember the world needs your words, so stick with it! 💛 #writingtruths #publishingtruth #writingcommunity #publishinglife #publishingproblems #yawriterlife #writerlife #writershelpingwriters #writingadvice #writingabook #writingcommunityofig #authorsofig #writersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CPquTzpLid8/?utm_medium=tumblr