by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig

The subject of success . . . mostly how to get it . . . is a popular one for writers. When I pulled the word up in the WKB, it had close to 24,000 entries. I remember there was a book that came out a few years ago that delved into the idea that there were similarities, or coding, that distinguished bestselling books.

Having a bestseller is definitely one marker of success. Making a living off of writing is another.

But there are many other markers of success.

Yours may not include publication at all. It might be to start or maintain a writing habit.

It might be to finish a book you started years ago.

It might be to have something to share with family and close friends.

It might be a writing project you keep to yourself, something that is meaningful for your eyes only.

It might be just to experiment and see what it’s possible for you to create.

It might be to heal from a painful time in your life.

The goals for writing are different for every person. And, no matter what your goal is, if you meet it, you’re a success.

How do you view success as a writer?

What Constitutes Success for a Writer?
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