A special thanks to author Kathryn Shay for taking time to talk to the group last night about getting into the game - and staying there. In addition to sharing the story of her publishing journey, she offered a few bits of practical advice:1) "Read in the genre youwant to write. Read and read and read."
2) Be persistent. She showed us a stack of her rejection letters, which might have deterred a less persistent writer. Kathryn now as 4 million books in print.
3) Be business savvy. Understand that success doesn't necessarily bring more success.
4) Be prepared for feedback, both good and bad. "Anyone can say anything about your book and you can't do anything about it," and that's even more true in the digital age.
5) Be cognizent of the market. Understand that the business had highs and lows, and that what's selling this year isn't necessarily what will be selling next year. Write about what you like, "write the book of your heart" but understand not everyone's going to want to buy the book of your heart.
6) The world of publishing is extremely competitive.
For more information about Kathryn Shay, visit http://kathrynshay.com/.
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