#35: What Does It Take To Become a Successful Writer?

 What does it take to become a successful writer? On today's episode of Writer Unleashed, author and media consultant Simona David and  I unpack the journey and the process.  We explore: My exploratory approach to early draftsWhat it means to write what you knowWhat revision can tell us about what our story’s trying to becomeHow to work with and through uncertaintyHow to draw readers in emotionallyThe actor’s technique to character developmentHow to write believable dialogueMy take on what it means to be a successful writer...and much, much more.Simona David,  a journalist who freelances for various publications, including Chronogram and Upstater magazines, is the author of Self-Publishing and Book Marketing, A Research Guide.  Visit Simona here: https://simonadavid.com/Want the Free Character Questionnaire mentioned in this episode? Head on over to nancipanuccio.com  to grab yours now. Want to connect with more like-minded writers? Join us on our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. Joining is free. Structure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end.   Grab your FREE Worksheet here. Not sure how to structure your story? Start Here. This free 3-Act Worksheet gives you a clear framework so you know exactly what your beginning, middle, and end need to do — so you can stop guessing and start writing. Grab it free here.