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Do You Have Any Advice for Aspiring Authors? Kindle Edition

by Tessa Dawn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Do you want to make a living writing fiction?

Never give up on your dream!

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS is a short, no-nonsense booklet containing five practical tips plus inspiration for aspiring writers.

 Chapter One: WRITE! (No, really…)

If you truly want to be a writer…and then a published author (traditional, hybrid, or indie)…you have to write and write and write! The exact same thing could be said about reading, devouring everything you can in the genre you wish to write in, studying the prose of numerous authors, and getting a feel for the bestselling stories (common themes, world-building, and contemporary writing), but for the purpose of this booklet, we’ll stick to writing: There’s simply no substitute for putting words on a page…

 Chapter Two: You need a professional editor! (And no, it cannot be your sister-in-law.)

A lawyer needs a paralegal; a professional football coach needs an offensive and defensive coordinator; and a professional author needs a professional editor.

 Chapter Three: You really should advertise! (Or at least think about it.)

The real question is: Is it okay to just bury that treasure where no one can find it?

 Chapter Four: You must possess a very stiff spine! (Your opinion is none of my business.)

My point is this: If you are going to keep changing, editing, alternating your style and your storytelling based on personal preferences, then prepare for an endless game of whack-a-mole. That extra romance you just added to appease Sally has ticked off Susan. That character who was a little too gruff for Joe was not brutish enough for Daniel. Now you’re caught in an endless vortex of switching something to appease a reader, only to have to change it back…in order to appease another.

 Chapter Five: Never give up! (The Law of Attraction)

At the end of the day, this is your gift, your diamond; what do you want to do with it?

“Wow!!! I absolutely loved this booklet. It actually encouraged me to keep going. It validated some of my thoughts and answered questions I hadn’t thought to ask yet. Thank you!!!” - Julie (Aspiring author: 5 novels started; 1 finished & requested by editor; hoping to publish novel #7!)

“ is an engaging, entertaining and curiously profound read. No matter where one is in their career, Dawn offers gentle reminders of how we can stay true to our source and produce the best work(s) we possibly can.” ~ Cara (Corporate communications writer, ghostwriter, and scriptwriter with her own novel in progress.)

"I sat, I read, I laughed, I loved it." ~ Dennis (MFA graduate, seeking agent & querying first novel.)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZHVHVT1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ghost Pines Publishing, LLC (23 October 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1637 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 46 pages
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Tessa Dawn grew up in Colorado, where she developed a deep affinity for the Rocky Mountains. After graduating with a degree in psychology, she worked for several years in criminal justice and mental health before returning to get her master’s degree in nonprofit management.

Tessa began writing as a child and composed her first full-length novel at the age of eleven. By the time she graduated high-school, she had a banker’s box full of short-stories and novels. Since then, she has published works as diverse as poetry, greeting cards, workbooks for kids with autism, and academic curricula. Her Dark Fantasy/Gothic Romance novels represent her long-desired return to her creative-writing roots and her passionate flair for storytelling.

Fifteen books later, Tessa now has readers in over 100 countries, and her novels have reached #1 bestselling status, eighteen times. Her personal author-ranking has climbed to #2 in Horror and #11 in both Fantasy and Paranormal, placing her on the Amazon charts next to two of her favorite authors: Stephen King and Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Tessa currently splits her time between the Colorado suburbs and mountains, but she hopes to one day move to the country where she can own horses and what she considers “the most beautiful creature ever created” -- a German shepherd.

Writing is her bliss.

(THE BLOOD CURSE SERIES)

Blood Genesis, prequel

Blood Destiny, book #1

Blood Awakening, book #2

Blood Possession, book #3

Blood Shadows, book #4

Blood Redemption, book #5

Blood Father, book #6

Blood Vengeance, book #7

Blood Ecstasy, book #8

Blood Betrayal, book #9

Christmas In Dark Moon Vale #9.5

Blood Web, book #10

Blood Echo, book #11 (Coming Next)

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(DRAGONS REALM SAGA)

Dragons Realm, book #1

Dragons Reign, book #2

(PANTHEON OF DRAGONS)

Zanaikeyros - Son of Dragons, book #1

Axeviathon - Son of Dragons (Coming Next)

(NIGHTWALKER - NEW ADULT NOVELLAS)

Daywalker ~ The Beginning

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Freedom Blue
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical writing advice for all career levels
Reviewed in Canada on 24 October 2019
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Tessa Dawn’s book, "Do You Have Any Advice for Aspiring Authors?” is a delightful read, packed full of helpful advice for authors at all levels of their career. I thoroughly appreciated the topics Dawn covered. Given the sophistication of her writing, I took careful note of what she generously had to offer. Thanks, Tessa!
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Julia Bibby
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any aspiring author!!!
Reviewed in the United States on 24 October 2019
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Wow I am absolutely blown away! What an amazing gift Author Tessa Dawn has given us in this booklet. Dawn taps into deep area's that I as an aspiring author, have not thought about yet, areas such as staying true to yourself as a writer, editors, getting your book out there to sell. This booklet is truly a gem and a must have for anyone who's dreams are of becoming a publish author. Fabulous source to have! Thank you Tessa Dawn for this wonderful gift.
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Amazonfanatic
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Advice Inside!
Reviewed in the United States on 23 November 2019
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This digital booklet is very helpful and if any aspiring writer especially me gets stuck in their writing you can always go back and read through this again, it's only five chapters so don't worry about reading a lot. Download now.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome and Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on 10 April 2020
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An awesome booklet of thoughts and advice about being an author.

Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Happily Ever After. Informative. Inspirational. Realistic. Scary. Whimsical. Witty.
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