K. Lamb
As a "working" author--and by that I mean working in a profession other than the industry--my time is limited. I don't know that I actually have any specific routine.
My main focus is making sure that I stay focused and engaged in some aspect that is going to propel me further each day. Not every day is conducive to sitting down and working on my novels. On the days that I don't have the time to devote to that, I make sure that I answer questions such as yours, I might write a blog, I will do social media maintenance, and I will reach out and connect with fellow authors and readers. If becoming an author is something you are truly committed to becoming, you need to throw yourself into it on a daily basis in some form or fashion.
With the endless sea of writers out to promote their books, which I thoroughly support, you cannot sit back and rest on your laurels. It is up to each of us as authors to decide what kind of splash we are going to make. Will we be a ripple in a small pond or a crashing wave in the ocean? Each of us has our own end game and what we want to accomplish. Regardless of which path we choose, we all need to continue in a forward motion to keep from getting lost in the tide.
You may enjoy reading my new blog series, An Inside Look at a Working Indie Author. You can view it here: http://www.authorklamb.blogspot.com
Wishing you a little mystery & adventure,
K. Lamb
My main focus is making sure that I stay focused and engaged in some aspect that is going to propel me further each day. Not every day is conducive to sitting down and working on my novels. On the days that I don't have the time to devote to that, I make sure that I answer questions such as yours, I might write a blog, I will do social media maintenance, and I will reach out and connect with fellow authors and readers. If becoming an author is something you are truly committed to becoming, you need to throw yourself into it on a daily basis in some form or fashion.
With the endless sea of writers out to promote their books, which I thoroughly support, you cannot sit back and rest on your laurels. It is up to each of us as authors to decide what kind of splash we are going to make. Will we be a ripple in a small pond or a crashing wave in the ocean? Each of us has our own end game and what we want to accomplish. Regardless of which path we choose, we all need to continue in a forward motion to keep from getting lost in the tide.
You may enjoy reading my new blog series, An Inside Look at a Working Indie Author. You can view it here: http://www.authorklamb.blogspot.com
Wishing you a little mystery & adventure,
K. Lamb
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Gomee Girl
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K. Lamb:
Hello! One more question if you don't mind, please. :) Could you please tell me what your opinion is regarding the point of view in a story... do you think that writing in the first person (vs. third) creates more of an impact on the story? Have you found that a certain point of view is better for different types of stories? Thanks so much for all of your insight and expertise! :)
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