Trivia About Writers

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Are you an aspiring writer? Do you imagine yourself as a famous writer some day? Like artists who were never able to sell one of their paintings while they were alive, are there writers who also had a difficult time selling their books? Writers get inspiration and ideas from many sources. For instance, Ian Fleming who wrote the “James Bond” stories, was also a bird watcher. He was looking for an ordinary name for his “new spy hero.” While reading his favorite bird identification book, “Birds of the West Indies” he saw that the book was written by ornithologist James Bond. Who knew? The Bronte sisters self-published their first book, a book of poetry, in 1847, but only sold two copies. If you are trying to publish something, take heart, there are new ways now to publish your efforts. I finally published my first novel. I’m waiting for someone to purchase it however. I’m just happy to have gotten it published. I, myself, have purchased several copies and have gifted them to my family and friends. If nothing else, I know that I am a published novelist, whether anyone else purchases the book, or not. Almost everyone knows that Margaret Mitchell wrote only one book, “Gone With The Wind.” But, what a book that turned out to be, when it was made into a movie. My favorite movie of all time.