Comments on: What Are the Odds…Really? Taking a Hard Look at Success

By: Finley

Finley — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 23:37:41 +0000

Hi. I appreciate your article. I have been writting books since middle school. I don’t write for the intent to get published but that would be nice! I just have a little library of books I’ve printed in hardcover formats. I’ve just always told myself it’s unrealistic to write just for money or to be published, but just to finish books and then submit to publishers or whoever. But I appreciate your article, it helps!

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By: 5 Fears Writers Must Overcome | Writing Is Hard Work

5 Fears Writers Must Overcome | Writing Is Hard Work — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:37:35 +0000

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By: Kristen Luciani

Kristen Luciani — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:59:54 +0000

I’m finding this post a bit late…I only began my career as a novelist a year ago and after three rewrites, I am finishing up somefinal revisions with my editor. I’m now in the process of establishing a social media presence and came upon this post. Yes, I was Googling challenges to becoming a bestselling author. I have lofty goals, even though my book is only about to be completed. I’m going to check out your book on Amazon, especially since I just launched my author blog and I’m trying to figure out my brand. Too bad I’m late to the contest…would have loved the critique!

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By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:48:10 +0000

Right on! Here’s a toast to us 5%ers.

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By: Confidence | Merry Farmer

Confidence | Merry Farmer — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:31:25 +0000

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By: Vampire Syndrome

Vampire Syndrome — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:18:09 +0000

Han Solo: “Never tell me the odds!”

If nothing else, finishing your novel is the perfect b.s. call.
Once you do, you find out who your real supporters are.

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:14:29 +0000

My flipflops have holes and the mini skirt is held together with a pin, I’ve been at this so long, but somehow, I’m still here, still bashing.
However, the goal posts seem to move periodically. Now I need not just a damn good book, with an equally good synopsis, but a huge platform and the ability to sell my book as well. I refuse to strip naked at Wimbledon, and it’s been done anyway, but I do feel that if my name were famous in some other way or I decided to write porn, the odds would be less stacked against me.
And yet, I still write, I’m three months into the ‘platform’ thing and refuse to shut up. I guess I’m just a bit thick and incredibly stubborn.