“The difference between successful writers and unsuccessful writers is persistence.”

James Scott Bell

I’ve posted five tips on what it takes to be a successful writer.

Get Motivated

• Find a quote that inspires you
• Read an author’s bio and then imagine yourself on the back cover
•  Write your own bio

Read

• Read books on how to write
• Digest the information and apply what you learn to your own writing
• Read novels in your genre, scrutinizing the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Write

• Write anything to get your mind loosened up
• Attack your novel, don’t worry about perfection on your first draft

Make Time

• Try and write a set number of words every day
• Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t meet your quota

Never Give Up

• Find someone to share your dreams with, someone who will encourage you to keep writing

Today, I resolve to keep writing and never stop.

Dare to Dream Large