Therapy Corner For Writers

Build a system for yourself.

Today's publishing world does not reward emerging writers. It rewards writers who are already in the game.

So how do you stay in the game? Build. Build an author's brand. Let people know who you are even before your first book is published.

Create a blog that reflects your personality as a writer. Share your writing experiences on the blog. Let the world read your story.

Make short videos of yourself. This is where personal branding takes place. Talk about what you write about on camera. Let people see the face behind that powerful pen. Let them feel the mind that will trigger their emotions.

Submit your work to journals and magazines. This is one of the ways of gaining visibility as a writer. However, treat this with caution. Rejections are bound to come, even when submitting your novel to literary agents. Rejections should not define you; they should be a stepping stone to your success as a writer.

Most importantly, build a community. Connect with young writers on social media. Write to your favourite author. Build a writing community that inspires you to write more.

Let the world see the face that is making a difference 💙 

Yours sincerely,

Chidera Onuoha.

Nsukka, Nigeria.