People constantly ask me when they will become a “real” writer.  They believe that because they aren’t published they cannot call themselves a writer.

What a load of baloney!

My definition of a writer is anyone who engages in the art of writing.

If you:

Work on a novel
write articles
write short stories
write poetry
write non-fiction books
write features
undertake commercial writing (copywriting)
write blurbs

Or do any other form of writing – whether you’re published or not – you’re a writer.

It doesn’t matter if you’re not published; what matters is you are in the process of trying to get published.

Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.  As a person who is endeavouring to get published, you are definitely a writer!

I learned a very long time ago that I am the only person I have to please. 

Negativity is one of the worst things a writer should endure.  Place positive people around you, have a positive mindset, and keep practising and submitting – these are the things that will help you get published!

Til next time…

Cheryl