It's encouraging to read how Joe wrote consistently for 13 years before he had any measure of success. It reminds me of Brandon Sanderson's journey. The more I learn about this beautiful and heart-rending world, the more I realise consistency is key!
Great post, Alyssa! I’ve been in the trenches and died there once. I’m really disheartened by the publishing industry wanting bloated books that take up space and look impressive as Christmas presents but no one actually reads. I will not even bother approaching agents with my meagre 40k Euro grit-lit novel as it cannot be used as a brick and I do not want to bloat it. I’m thinking indie presses would suit a lot of us better.
Thanks for all the great stuff I’ve watched from you!
Major congrats to Joe! Unfortunately, one aspect of the moral of this story (a common theme repeated these days) is that you can’t break into the traditional publishing world unless you go at it alone. You gotta prove you can sell lots of copies before anyone from that world will look at you, even when you have a great story.
It's encouraging to read how Joe wrote consistently for 13 years before he had any measure of success. It reminds me of Brandon Sanderson's journey. The more I learn about this beautiful and heart-rending world, the more I realise consistency is key!
Glad to hear that Joe’s story has been encouraging! It’s does go to show that consistency and perseverance are so imprtant!
This was such a helpful interview for someone looking to get into writing! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the interview! Comforting to hear that discouragement is part of the process that even successful writers go through!
Thank you for your articles and videos. I read these articles with more gusto than I do with fiction. And I love fiction.
That's so kind of you to say! So glad you're enjoying. ❤️
Great post, Alyssa! I’ve been in the trenches and died there once. I’m really disheartened by the publishing industry wanting bloated books that take up space and look impressive as Christmas presents but no one actually reads. I will not even bother approaching agents with my meagre 40k Euro grit-lit novel as it cannot be used as a brick and I do not want to bloat it. I’m thinking indie presses would suit a lot of us better.
Thanks for all the great stuff I’ve watched from you!
I loved the way he talked about his own emotions when writing. I’ve had that happen—not often enough tho.
It’s motivational when writers (and creative people in general) share their stories. Thanks.
Nice interview!
Great interview!
Major congrats to Joe! Unfortunately, one aspect of the moral of this story (a common theme repeated these days) is that you can’t break into the traditional publishing world unless you go at it alone. You gotta prove you can sell lots of copies before anyone from that world will look at you, even when you have a great story.