You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)

ISBN: 0990378500

Author: Goins, Jeff

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Becoming a writer begins with a simple but important belief: You are a writer; you just need to write.In You Are a Writer, Jeff Goins shares his own story of self-doubt and what it took for him to become a professional writer. He gives you practical steps to improve your writing, get published in magazines, and build a platform that puts you in charge.This book is about what it takes to be a writer in the 21st Century. You will learn the importance of passion and discipline and how to show up every day to do the work.Here's what else you will learn:-How to transition from wanting to be a writer to actually being one-What good writing is (and isnt)-How to stop waiting to be picked and finally choose yourself-What it takes to build a platform-Why authors need to brand themselves (and how to do it)-Tips for freelancing, guest blogging, and getting published in magazines-Different ways to network with other writers, artists, and influencers-The importance of blogging and social media and how to use it well to find more readers and fans of your writingYou Are a Writer will help you fall back in love with writing and build an audience who shares your love. Its about living the dream of a life dedicated to words.AND IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU.Table of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: WritingYou ARE a Writer: Claiming the TitleWriters WriteThe Myth of GoodIt Gets ToughPart 2: Getting ReadThree Tools Every Writer NeedsYou Need a PlatformYour Brand is YouChannels of ConnectionPart 3: Taking ActionGetting StartedBefore Your First BookWhen the Pitching EndsWhat Next?