Are you a published author or thinking about it?
By Joanie
@Freelanzer (10782)
Canada
July 27, 2017 4:49pm CST
Publishing a book is on my bucket list but I am not sure how I will find the time to do it. I have a couple started but a long way from finishing. Just wondering if there are any published authors out there and if you care to share some of your tips, what your book is about or secrets to writing and publishing. If you are like me, thinking of publishing a book please share what you are working on and your plans and tips.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Jul 17
I have had professional articles published but never a book. Many people here at myLot have experience on that.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
27 Jul 17
have you thought about publishing a book?
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Jul 17
I was going to suggest to @Freelanzer that she talk to you John, because I thought for sure you were a published author!
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Jul 17
@moffittjc I have had over 300 articles published professionally in obscure magazines.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
28 Jul 17
I started working on something but never finished. Hope to get started again. I joined a few publishing sites and they have some good templates and tools to help.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
27 Jul 17
Same here, I just have to make it one of my priorities
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
28 Jul 17
I only have articles published, but not books. I'd love to get tips from other published authors too so I might be following this thread! 
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
28 Jul 17
Same here. i need some motivation to get something done
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Jul 17
You should talk to @LoriAMoore. She's a published author.
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@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
28 Jul 17
I've published a few books and a few pieces of advice I would give is to 1) Find time to write. Even if it's just a few words, a little is better than nothing. 2) Write down any ideas you have for your story that way you won't forget them. 3) Do research on different ways to publish a book, whether it through a traditional publisher or self-publishing, it's best to get a feel of what to expect in the industry.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
29 Jul 17
@dramagirl26 Oh, and congratulations on being a published author
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
28 Jul 17
Great ideas. One I can try right away is writing a little at a time. That way it is less overwhelming. Thanks
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@dramagirl26 (3259)
• Ringgold, Virginia
28 Jul 17
@Freelanzer You're welcome :) That's the number one piece of advice all authors give. Just find the time to write.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
28 Jul 17
Are they for specific journals and do you plan to get them published?
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@Nawsheen (28761)
• Mauritius
31 Jul 17
@Freelanzer Yes I write on the financial/economics issues. I want to get them published in my country first
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@velvet53 (24417)
• Palisade, Colorado
10 Aug 17
@Freelanzer Thanks. I will let you know if it happens. Keep me posted on how you are doing with your writing.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
10 Aug 17
Thanks. Good luck to you too. It would be great if you get those children's stories published. Go for it.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
28 Jul 17
I've never tried to publish anything. I bet you'll get good advice here
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
28 Jul 17
The best is to try and write every single day. Participate in NaNoWriMo that helps a lot. Set goals if that helps you, don't just think about publishing. The way to write is to write what you want, edit what you think other people would want, and publish the compromise.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
28 Jul 17
Thanks, that is great advice. I will look into the NaNoWriMo for sure and try to write a bit each day
I thought of writing in my 30s and 40s. I got some books somewhere (not published, in doc form) but I have given up the idea now. Just lose the interest with time...@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
2 Aug 17
Maybe you should have another look at those docs. Could be valuable.
