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In the digital age, it has never been easier to distribute creative work to the masses. Because of the ease of self-publishing, it is also difficult to build a platform and an audience. The market is flooded, and readers have to wade through mountains of chaff to find a valley of wheat. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t become a successful author. San Antonio’s Dr. Merriel M. Chase knows firsthand the challenges of becoming a successful writer and wants to help others achieve their dream, as well.

3 Tips For Becoming A Successful Author

1. Harness Your Passion With Persistence

authorIt takes more than a passion for writing to become a best-selling author; it also takes persistence — a relentless dedication to the craft of writing and the art of selling. After all, writing your book is only half the battle. If you want your writing to pay the bills, you’re going to need to sell the book, too. And that means pushing on regardless of rejections, critical reviews, or one-star ratings on Amazon.

2. Know Your Market

At the end of the day, you should write because you truly enjoy it. However, if you want to become a successful author, keep your audience in mind. Once you determine the genre you want to pursue, research the market. What has been done before? What hasn’t? What do readers like? What do they expect? What elements of the genre can they do without? Only by knowing your market can you cater to it and produce a best-selling work.

3. Remain Professional At All Times

Whether you pursue traditional publishing or opt to self-publish your work, it is critical that you remain professional at all times. Purchase a domain for a website as soon as possible, and start building a platform on social media. Treat your author brand like a business, and remain open to new ways of marketing your work. It’s not always recommended to respond to reviews, but if you do, you should do it in a respectful manner and thank the reviewer for reading.

Following the above tips can get you well on your way to becoming a successful author. It’s important to keep in mind that being an author is about more than just writing, though. It’s also about reading. Read anything and everything you can get your hands on, regardless of whether it’s in your genre of choice. Why not start with Steps Ordered by Dr. Merriel M. Chase? Visit her website to learn more about the book and purchase your copy today.

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