You write, you love to write, but the problem is you are not getting the recognition you think you deserve. You think you belong in the league with Teju Cole and Chimamanda Adichie and should get publishing deals.
Maybe you are concentrating too much on the writing and not on the marketing aspect. You can’t get a book deal by just smiling to yourself and keeping your manuscripts under wraps.
What is the foundation you are building to be a successful writer? You have a platform to showcase your skills and that platform is social media. As a budding writer you must have a social media presence; if you can be popular online then you might have a chance. Ask Tunde Leye, the popular fiction Nigerian blogger. Here are 3 tips for becoming noticed as a writer.
1. Do you have an author’s website? This is the place of reference for your work. It must be linked to all your social media accounts and must include your contact details, a photo of yourself, a bio and your writing credits.
2. Blog! Blog! Blog! A blog reads like a diary of your life. Your blog must be devoted to your writing. It can include your writing regimen, or books you have read or plan to read etc. you can start a fiction series and add new content daily or weekly, this will help generate strong readership.
3. Can you self-publish? The new wonder of the world, the internet has made tasks that seem difficult decades ago easy. E-books are electronic books with the .epub, .mobi file extensions which can also be created in PDF. This makes it easier to share with your friends and agents. You can get an ISBN if you feel it is needed, but this e-book is a mere calling card for you.
Do not self publish your best manuscript because when you get noticed, you might be unable to rework your magic. Rather, let it be an appetizer to show the skills you possess.
There are countless writers worldwide all looking for one thing; an international publication deal. It is time to be wise and effective, growing a writing career goes beyond just writing alone.
Are you afraid of public speaking? Then you might be afraid of success. Most writers except the recluses, at one time or another have to attend book fairs and do book readings and book signings.
Apply these tips and start your writing journey now.
