I’m not sure when the true bug to be published bit me, but
once it did, I took writing classes, tried to joining a local writing
group(they ended up being all poets and not helping my fiction writing), and
eventually connected with Romance Writers of America.
The hardest part about being a writer is first believing in
yourself and your craft. Anyone, be they a writer, an artist, a musician, not
only have to learn how to do the art form they love, they have to be able to
convey feelings, and paint pictures with words and music that others can
resonate with.
Once the craft is learned, and you believe in your work, you
have to put that work out there for others to purchase and enjoy. You also need
to surround yourself with people who encourage your writing, people who hold
you accountable for the best work you can do, and people who believe in you.
Never let the naysayers or jealousy pull you down. If you
are surrounded by the right people, your creativity will soar and you will be
able to follow your dream of creating a literary or creative life.
Places you can connect with Paty:
Maggie Jaimeson - Take a Vacation
Jessa Slade - Get Organized
Paty Jager - Volunteerism
Linda Mercury - Creating a Literary (or Creative) Life
Jenna Bayley-Burke - Eat Healthier
Cassiel Knight - No More Procrastination
Cathryn Cade - Take Time for those OTHER Creative Passions
Su Lute - Reduce Stress: Find and Follow Your Bliss
Jamie Brazil - Shrink My Closet