Writing is difficult, but it can be learned like anything else. Good writing is an art; many can write poorly. The important thing is to be able to write at all! You learn this from courses and books, but it also requires a lot of practice. Your first books might be weak, but five or ten will be a hit. Of course, that’s an optimistic view. But let’s start with the basics… I’ll write a lot more about books, because it’s a topic close to my heart. I’ve been writing for years and I’m getting better and better at it. That’s why I decided to share this with you!

First, let me say that publishing a book is hard work. It has to be good to make a return. It’s worth publishing and trying to sell. It’s worth doing anything. However, a book requires not only an identification number, a nice cover, and a title, but also your brand. Now, everything is played out on social media and writers’ clubs. But the foundation is an interesting idea and a good writing style. Style isn’t developed in five days, but in five years.

To write well, you need experience and a story worth telling. It can be fictional or real. Remember, the more you know, the better your book will be. Specialize in a specific genre. I write fantasy and science fiction. I’ve stuck to that for years. But to sell a book, you also need to know sales and marketing techniques. There are many ways to do it. Selling on your own blog is just one option. It’s best to try different ones.

When you have a following, selling is easy. But getting there requires going through hell. Sometimes a little enticement is enough, other times an interesting style. There are tons of books out there, and new ones are being written. To stand out, you really have to have something to say about the topic. You can do business online, but you can also talk to people and present. The method is up to you and your personality.

My first book was a bit tedious, as someone put it. But it described something interesting. It was a joy to read. That joy is a compelling story, some insights, an interesting presentation. It has to be more than just a script. Writing itself is a subject like any other. There are many techniques and some theory. There are books that will teach you if you stick to these basics. But good writing has to come from the heart. Just like I did when writing Pixel Worlds. That was something else. A much larger project. Combining certain things can lead to success.

The best advice? Maybe get a coach and simply practice in front of them. If you want real success, you have to be willing to pay the price. It’s not about the coach itself, but also about the dedication to writing. As I’ve said many times, it’s worth specializing in something specific. See what sells well and read effective authors. Writing is like music. You have to know the notes, but you also have to compose them properly. It’s about the type of writing itself. Creative and passionate. Writing from the heart for a fan.

Learn about narrative types, ways to engage the reader, how to build characters and locations. The connections in a book, quality dialogue. How to transition between scenes and build them. Learn about stereotypes and the psychology of writing. Why write at all? What does it mean to be an author? I won’t explain this in one article, but I will show you that it takes work. Every book has to be better. Start anywhere, just complete the project. See if you enjoy writing and if it’s the right career for you. Because writing requires not only skill but also love.

Learn plot devices, character types, and different writing standards. Learn how to write a specific type of book. Because every genre is a little different. Just practice a lot. Challenge yourself and see if you can handle it. Character creation is an art, and crafting dialogue and structuring chapters is a real skill. The first and last sentences of a book are the most important. But the story should be amazing and worth telling.

You can write about anything, even the strangest things. If people buy it, you’ll make money. The qualities of good style are difficult. You have to mix and match content so that it resonates with the reader. That’s the whole science of writing and the secrets of the greatest masters. Every writer is different. Writing is not only an art, but also the art of selling. Because a book has to sell. If you have money, you’ll make it available to many people. If you don’t, you have to earn money or write in a way that will quickly gain fame. It’s very difficult. If you want to increase sales, you need to use marketing. It’s not an easy subject, and you have to read many books to get good at it.

It’s worth having your own website with a blog where you educate and entertain people. It’s worth conveying a message in your books. Write about something you believe in. You can write stories, you can write guides. There are countless topics, but the most important thing is to have satisfactory sales. This requires a thorough understanding of the topic and appropriate knowledge, as I mentioned earlier.

You don’t have to spend a fortune right away; it’s unnecessary. There are sites like Wattpad where you can check reader reviews, have your own page with stories or excerpts from your books. You just need to stand out and give people a chance to appreciate you. That will happen if you put the work into your work. Take the hard road, don’t look for shortcuts. Just read a lot and observe the market. Be your own friend – learn and rest.

Create a daily routine, use business techniques. Continuously develop yourself, and do it with passion. Without passion, it’ll be hard to achieve anything. You should do what makes you happy and earns you money. You can write as a hobby or take the subject more seriously. You can make money from it, but probably not from your first book. Unless you’re lucky and have a lot of friends. Your books must adapt to the demands of the world.

You can write something people don’t read, or you can become a legend. However, legends are rarer than unsuccessful work. Anyway, I wish you good luck and maybe buy my first and last book to see what path I’ve traveled… I’ll write more than one text about writing!