My dream goal would be to have all thirteen books published, and maybe even have a traditional publishing contract. If there are no limits to this dream, then a TV or Movie contract based on my universe.
I think Kindle and eBooks have allowed more people to access books and the ability to read them. As for Authors it's a wonderful platform to launch your novels, or stories, to a receptive audience. I've found a great many new authors to follow and have over 300 books in my collection so far. It's a lot less bulky to carry with me, and I love being able to study and research using the kindle.
As I've been able to publish myself through Kindle I've become a lot more confident in my writing. I write now for myself and to release the books, hopefully they will find their audience soon.
As I'm an older, disabled writer, my schedule on writing days is going into the office, checking on the social media (authors platform), updating blog or website, and checking All Author (new to my routine). Then once I've settled my brain, I get to work, staying in the office until evening with breaks for tea / coffee, lunch and walking the dog.
I always thought it would be a career, but was steered away from that notion by other people in my life, so I wrote when I could, or when that uncatchable itch would attack.
yup, one hint is to stay away from comparing yourself to other writers, you aren't them, you are YOU. Also if stuck in a piece of your story, treat the characters like they are A. suspects in a case and you are a cop asking for the details, or B. you are a journalist and trying to get the full story. This can help you move on.
Don't let anyone put you off, life gets better, and you will have loads of stories to tell, so keep going kid, be more confident in yourself, you can defo do this.
No idea what inspired me to start writing, but I've been doing it since I started in kiddie school in Belfast, a story about a grave yard, and going to visit my deceased younger brother. I think I remember the teacher being concerned, and mom as well, but I kept it up.
