EPISODE · Oct 12, 2017 · 6 MIN
TAP001, Defining Success: The First Step to Writing a Novel
from The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips · host Amelia D. Hay
Send us Fan MailCongratulations, you’ve decided you want to become an author and publish your first book. Before you start writing your first book or next book, you need to consider what you really desire. There’s nothing worse than waking up one morning and realising what you’ve created isn’t what you wanted; it’s the opposite, your worst nightmare. To avoid this not-so-pleasant event, you need to begin with the end in mind. But first, it’s important you define what success or failure means to you. What is your definition of a successful writing career? In this episode, I discuss the first step to writing a novel and how this overlooked first step can help you to become more successful as an author. Tools & ResourcesCheck out the Show Notes | authorpreneurpodcast.com/definition-of-success/Ask a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Want podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/Affordable premade book covers | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ **Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur * My BooksMy Short Story, the Lawn | https://dl.bookfunnel.com/wi5nh80cx4The Candidate | https://books2read.com/the-candidateSuspicion | https://books2read.com/suspicionDuplicity | https://books2read.com/duplicity-adhay/The Locked Room | https://books2read.com/locked-roomSupport the showConnect with me on Social MediaDiscord: https://discord.gg/HZX7HZBQUfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/X: https://twitter.com/writeradhayYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop* This is a service or product offered by me** My bookish merchandise store
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Send us Fan Mail Congratulations, you’ve decided you want to become an author and publish your first book. Before you start writing your first book or next book, you need to consider what you really desire. There’s nothing worse than waking up one morning and realising what you’ve created isn’t what you wanted; it’s the opposite, your worst nightmare. To avoid this not-so-pleasant event, you need to begin with the end in mind. But first, it’s important you define what success or failure means...
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