AUTHOR SUCCESS
Sometimes, the only difference between an author who becomes highly successful and thousands who struggle to get discovered is this:
The author who became highly successful wasn’t afraid to strike out swinging.
Many authors don’t try to find an agent or traditional publisher. They’re afraid to strike out.
Many authors who do try to find an agent or traditional publisher give up after a few rejections. Having struck out a few times, they’d rather not strike out again.
Many authors don’t try to get their books stocked in local bookstores. They might strike out.
Many authors don’t try to get the press to cover their stories. The answer could be NO.
Many authors give up after self-publishing a couple of books. Striking out is no fun.
Many authors are afraid to seek advice from successful authors.
Many authors ignore big opportunities and focus only on the smallest ones.
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