Many writers are combo-deals. Some are extroverts, others introverts, and yet others are introverts who have become extroverts by doing what they fear. [That would be me].
Extroverts have no problem talking about themselves among strangers. "Did you hear about my latest book?" They have no problem speaking at writer's conferences or book clubs. In fact, they often put their name out there as a possible speaker candidate.
Introverts, while great writers are shy about their work. They know it's good but often use others to share what they've done so the spotlight isn't necessarily on them. Speaking up is difficult, and they shy away from the spotlight at all costs.
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Writers like people. No kidding. Yes, they like to write and they spend hours at the craft if they want to be any good. They also read voraciously. But the best writers get out from behind the computer screen every once in a while. They have to. For their own sanity and to drum up some new characters from watching readers like you.
Writers like other things besides writing. It's not all about writing, revision, publishing, and marketing - the last being one of the hardest things on the planet for most writers. When writers are not writing they're doing many other things like hiking, biking, or even - dare I say it - cake decorating. I enjoy interior design myself and check out fantastic books on this subject at the library.
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Writers eat regular meals. They don't just sit at the computer every day drinking their favorite beverage and eating popcorn. They actually leave their post for a time to eat a family dinner or go out to eat. I am reminded of a teacher I saw once at the grocery store and how amazed I was that 'they' actually let her out of school.
Writers - or most writers - do not get rich in their writing. For those just publishing their first book, their biggest dream is often to make the Best Sellers List. Writers who have been at it for a while see the truth. Just write the best way you know, market the heck out of it, meet people as often as you can, connect in a real way, and see what happens after that.
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