Day 25 - A Traditional Author In Virtual Times
Welcome my wonderful readers!
While enjoying a book have you ever thought of how and where it was written? Is the author the kind of writer who needs peace and quiet to create tales of intrigue, or did they write in some cafe somewhere, the goings-on of which helped propel the wheels of creativity?
Personally speaking, I prefer isolation, a good pen, and lots of paper when I write. I've tried spinning plots and characters with a keyboard, but it just doesn't flow the same as when I put ink to paper. And although it's nice to visit some far off place for inspiration, when it comes time to actually write I prefer to work off memory, as opposed to narrating when I'm smack dab in the middle of it.
I do envy the authors of yesterday, who had to hit the pavement in order to acquire book deals and promote. I'm a doer, who, in the past, was able to get things done because I was willing to put in the extra effort. Nowadays, anyone with a PC is my competition, which I'm reminded of everyday as I go online to peddle my literary talent. The Virtual World... Where everyone's an instant author. Where my near thirty years of writing experience is overthrown by some kid with thousands of 'followers'.
Cyberspace... Where when I try to play the game of promo(which every real author must do if they are to have a chance of survival) I could ignorantly be labeled as a spammer by one quick click of a mouse!
And yet I suit up every single day for more, because if this is the war I have to fight in in order to reach a few wonderful readers who find value in my storytelling, then consider me a career warrior in this virtual chaos!
See you tomorrow:)
While enjoying a book have you ever thought of how and where it was written? Is the author the kind of writer who needs peace and quiet to create tales of intrigue, or did they write in some cafe somewhere, the goings-on of which helped propel the wheels of creativity?
Personally speaking, I prefer isolation, a good pen, and lots of paper when I write. I've tried spinning plots and characters with a keyboard, but it just doesn't flow the same as when I put ink to paper. And although it's nice to visit some far off place for inspiration, when it comes time to actually write I prefer to work off memory, as opposed to narrating when I'm smack dab in the middle of it.
I do envy the authors of yesterday, who had to hit the pavement in order to acquire book deals and promote. I'm a doer, who, in the past, was able to get things done because I was willing to put in the extra effort. Nowadays, anyone with a PC is my competition, which I'm reminded of everyday as I go online to peddle my literary talent. The Virtual World... Where everyone's an instant author. Where my near thirty years of writing experience is overthrown by some kid with thousands of 'followers'.
Cyberspace... Where when I try to play the game of promo(which every real author must do if they are to have a chance of survival) I could ignorantly be labeled as a spammer by one quick click of a mouse!
And yet I suit up every single day for more, because if this is the war I have to fight in in order to reach a few wonderful readers who find value in my storytelling, then consider me a career warrior in this virtual chaos!
See you tomorrow:)
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Yes, I agree. But the tough part is that popular blogs and other promoting opportunities that have large audiences are overwhelmed with authors of all types, with the ones who haven't put in the years of honing their craft greatly outnumbering those of us who have, and the result is the supply grossly outweighs the demand. As for your own endeavors, I truly wish you the best:)
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I understand your feelings towards the competition, but I feel we (Authors & Aspiring authors) should band together and support each other. Promote our fellow authors who deserve the helping hand. The internet is a great thing, if you use it right. If one Indie Author promote's another to their 1000 followers, thats gonna be good, right? it won't be long before your numbers are taking over theirs. ;)