Doing It My Way! Just Like The King and Ol' Blue Eyes

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received about writing is that one must be true to oneself. I know we've heard it all before, but what does that really mean? How can we truly be oneself? Will editors and publishers really like me if I don't imitate the latest fads?

And most important, Who am I?

That is one of the most difficult questions one has to answer. After all we are not just one or even two dimensional beings, but multi faceted and complicated beings. There are as many ways of doing things, writing included, as there are people in the world. The trick is to find your own voice and be true to yourself. Yes it is hard, but worth it in the long run.

The biggest problem beginning writers face is being pigeoned holed with a label that compares them to another more famous author. Sure if the author is popular one might be able to piggyback a few book sales off the other's reputation. But eventually one needs to differentiate oneself as the reading public will soon tire of imitators and stay with the original.

So what should one do? Well find your own voice! Don't be a copy cat! I know this can be difficult, especially if one is very fond of certain authors (myself I love Mark Twain, Douglas Adams and Rex Stout) and one finds they might think in the same manner after devouring their books. That is why one must branch out from their favorites when reading in their chosen genre. It ensures one will not just copy their heroes but can develop their own voice by being introduced to many different styles. Sure it may be harder but in the long run it will be worth it if you are true to your craft and yourself.

Yes the most difficult question one faces in any walk of life is “Who Am I?” and once you can answer that you are on your way to success in your writing career and life itself.

Come back next time for more tips, tricks and techniques to assist you in your writing,marketing and sales efforts. Remember we're all in this together and I'm pulling for you.



Mahalo.



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