What if 1 letter earned you $5000 (not IM marketing)
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Many writers have trouble publsihing. They many have finally completed the novel. They may had the book professionally edited. They may even have a reputable agent.
At the time they could be posed to enter a successful venture, they experience rejection, or fear of moving forward when their first choice publisher refuses their book. Ever been there?
I found an old motivational tape that a good friend had lent me several years ago. I decided to play it. It was a tape by Les Brown.
He discussed how when a basketball pro hits a slump and can’t make the hoops that he doesn’t give up, instead he goes onto the court and shoots hoops. Over and over again to regain his ability and to improve his skills and shots.
This struck home for me as I reflected on all the times I procrastinate, or temporarily give up. To use Brown’s phrase, “How wimpy can I get?” That next letter may get you a small project or contract, it may not even be the book you are working on, but it may become income. Another letter may get someone to read your book, and another letter may get you a referral or lunch with the publisher who will publish the novel.
The point is none of ever know when the next letter will be the letter that earns us the $5000 or even more, and so we need to keep writing those queries, keep contacting publishers, keep writing (start work on the next novel too) so that you do indeed succeed in your publishing.
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