samedi 16 août 2014

By Linda Ruiz


The writing business flourished in the last century as many countries took on a reading culture and education in literature. Therefore, there is much content in the market, but the world is continually evolving, hence the need for more modern literature. Many childrens book authors in Los Angeles are working hard to ensure that this gap if filled, but there still is a lot of room for new writers who have something different to offer.

Competition in this business has become quite high. This means that if you are to become a profitable writer, you have to be quite good at it. There are lots of authors out there who are just writing for fun, yet you still have to compete for them. Worse still, the internet has made it easier for them because they no longer need a publisher as they can simply use blogs to publish their content.

By now, you must understand that you are going into a tough profession. Therefore, if you wish to become successful, ensure that this is the thing for you. You could be a good storyteller, but probably not a good writer. You may also be good in writing, but not in the genre of childrens literature. Understanding your skills will help you begin on the right note.

Be patient. The problem with many starting authors is that they are money oriented. You should not focus so much on making money because it may take quite some time before you penetrate the market. In fact, the first few years may prove quite disappointing and this is why many writers quite after just writing two or three books.

Read widely. For you to become a god writer, you should be an avid reader. Many people do not understand the relationship, but it makes a lot of sense; it will help you understand the market and what kids are currently consuming.

Take certain professional steps. In the ninetieth century, it was easy to become a writer because there were not so many authors. However, in the twenty first century, things have changed. Marketing yourself is easy because of technology, but the competition is also very high. Being a member of an organization such as the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators could be of immense help.

Membership has several advantages. First, you will get beneficial training. Secondly, you will have access to a wide market. Finally, they will help review your work.

Get a reliable publisher. Ensure that you get a company that produces the kind of material you write. Some publishers are very specialized and will only handle a certain genre. Start your search once you have a draft of your first writing.

Follow the procedures of your publisher. Your book will only go through if you follow what the company wants. They know best what is good for the market.

Writing requires a lot of patience. Therefore, once you submit your work, do some thorough marketing so that people can know that the book is out there. This will ensure that you become a successful author.




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