How to Fail as an Author - Softcover

Wedel, Steven E

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798227704306

Publisher: Draft2Digital, 2024

Synopsis

In a world saturated with success stories and overnight sensations, author Steven E. Wedel takes a refreshingly honest and humorous approach to navigating the tumultuous waters of the writing life. In "How to Fail as an Author," Wedel shares his personal journey from aspiring writer to seasoned author, highlighting the inevitable failures, setbacks, and unexpected detours along the way.

With wit and wisdom, Wedel dispels the myths of overnight success and offers a candid look at the realities of being a writer. From battling writer's block during personal crises to wrestling with the complexities of marketing and royalties, he shares the gritty details often omitted from the glossy narratives of literary triumph.

Whether you're a budding wordsmith or a seasoned novelist, this book is your companion through the highs and lows of the creative process. Packed with practical advice, heartfelt anecdotes, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor, "How to Fail as an Author" is not just a guide-it's a lifeline for anyone who has ever dreamed of seeing their name in print.

Join Steven E. Wedel on a journey that celebrates the courage to fail, the resilience to persevere, and the humor to survive in a world where success is rarely instant and never guaranteed.

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About the Author

Steven E. Wedel lives with his dogs, Bear and Sweet Pea, and his cat, Cleo. A lifelong Oklahoman, he grew up in Enid and now lives in Midwest City, with numerous addresses in between. He is the author of over 35 books under his name and two pseudonyms, but still has to rely on his day job of teaching high school English to keep himself and his furry dependents eating in air-conditioned comfort. Steven has four grown children and three grandsons. Be sure to visit him online and sign up for his newsletter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Draft2Digital
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798227704306
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136