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EL1. Stop worrying so much about your first draft.
First drafts are meant to be messy. No matter what publishing path you choose, your book should go through a lot of editorial and will change for the better. Allow your first draft to be “bad” and just go with the flow. The most important thing is getting words on the page.
2. Being a full-time author is both about craft AND business.
Indie or traditionally published, bringing a book into the world involves a lot of marketing and promotions. If you care at all about selling your books, understanding and evolving as a business person in tandem with the craft will help your career grow.
3. Not every reader is your reader.
Some people are going to love your work, some will hate it. That’s OK. Find the people you are writing for and stop worrying about people you’re not.
4. Make peace with rejection.
I say this as someone who was rejected by 111 agents just starting out and has faced countless other rejections throughout her career. Rejection is part of the process. If not agents, or editors, then readers who just don’t like your book. Grow from it and make peace with it.
5. You will always wish you were “better.”
Your next book is your best book, because you’re continuing to learn and grow and improve as an author. Wishing you were better isn’t a sign of failure, it means you care and are still committed to honing your craft.
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Good luck and happy writing!
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