RE: Confessions of a Writer, For Anyone Interested in Publishing a Book (15 years of experience)
Thank you for this my friend... I have lots of poetry I'd like to have published one day... and I wrote a short novella science fiction / spiritual self-help guide that I always envisioned being published one day.
I learnt from Jack Canfield when he talks of book publishings that it's common to face many many 'no thank you's' before you get to the 'Yes please!'.
But each No is one step closer to the Yes that's waiting for you.
I'm glad that the right people believed in you and helped to lead you to where you are now - An established writer when several publications under your belt. Congratulations my friend!
It's an inspiring story and an important lesson within.
Just as I wrote that last line, the music I'm listening to at this moment in time echoed this line -
"Follow your dreams"
Arms and Sleepers - Dead Dogs Don't Bite.
Just thought I'd mention that. Seemed appropriate timing. The Universe often chats to me through song lyrics!
Thanks for writing and sharing this. I'm inspired by your success and the story behind it.
With Love
Hart Floe Poet
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Consider yourself very lucky that the universe communicates to you in winks and nudges: lyrics and numbers :)
I'm grateful my story inspired you and wish you focus, determination and yes, Good Luck, in getting published!
My advice: before you start thinking books, start smaller and try to get individual works published to establish a track record, in magazines/journals, online or in print.
And, while you dream on, keep honing your craft--conscious effort is never wasted. Peace, Yahia
Epic advice... you're a wise man... thank you for sharing with me!
I always look to role models and mentors who have been where I seek to go and learn what I can from them... so if you ever feel you have anything else of worth to share with me, know that my ears are open and my soul is full of gratitude for any other wisdom you wish to share!
Once again it's great to meet you here... I'm really grateful to be in the same place as so many passionate and successful writers. I'm so inspired by it all!
Thank you :)
With Love
Hart Floe Poet
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I, too, am inspired by all the thirsting souls and their creative output, here, on Steemit.
We each do what we can with what we have, my friend. What I have, I share in my posts.
I feel that your heart is open and that is why your message is inspired/inspiring. What you
can work on (what we can all work on) is form. And, for that you must read great work (off Steemit, classics and modern poets, alike) avoiding the cliche and always reaching further...
The rest is mystery <3
Thank you... I'm on the path of opening my heart more and more every day.. and discovering more of the unique and wonderful ways that I can be of service on this Earth and contribute to the greater good. I came here to make this world a better place... and I'm starting to remember the method that I wanted to do it!
It's a wonderful time in my life. I only discovered the writer / poet within me 2 years ago... and I just turned 30 at the turn of the year... I'm so excited about what the next 10 years holds in store for me...
I'm off to an amazing start having just found Steemit!
Thank you for your advice. I wasn't 'into' poetry or literature too much as I grew up.. so my knowledge of the classics is limited to say the least.
I feel I must study more to expose my fullest potential as a writer and wordsmith...
and I endeavor to get there!
Thank you for your support.
With Love
Hart Floe Poet
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