The 31 truths: Some starving artists deserve to starve -- Putting words on a page does not obligate anyone to read them -- We all have to start somewhere -- Many writers fail because they are trying to sell in the wrong markets -- A rose by any other name ... doesn't sell: fiction genres -- Writers are like popcorn: publishers buy them by the bucket and eat them by the handful (incl. how to track the marketplace) -- Nepotism happens -- Most publishers will not consider a manuscript twice -- Now all publishers are created equal: University presses, Privately owned publishers, Print-on-demand, Downloadable books, Self-publishing, E-publishing -- Sometimes the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow doesn't hold much gold -- Writers rarely help other writers -- Many executives are insecure -- To lie is wrong, to embellish, divine -- We all have a little opera diva in us -- Ass kissers are loved -- Mutton dressed up as lamb is still mutton -- Hiring a pro doesn't guarantee success -- Some agents are dishonest from the get-go -- Some writers get desperate -- Many writers are working in the stone age -- Winners don't always win -- Not all critique groups are critique groups (writers groups) -- Writers get bitter -- Overnight success doesn't happen overnight -- Writing conferences cost bucks -- Sex happens -- Consults are not an Olympic sport -- Not all holiday gifts are welcome -- The writing is never done -- Many of us won't make it.
|
