Do you remember the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz who asked the Wizard to give him courage because he was always afraid? The Wizard responded, "You have plenty of courage, I am sure. All you need is confidence in yourself."
You may lack confidence in yourself, but whether you realize it or not, you have an abundance of courage within you waiting to manifest.
If you aspire to be published, you must conquer your fear of opening yourself up to readers or eliminate the belief that your work is not “good enough” to be published. Writers who are willing to overcome their fears and put in the work necessary to achieve their goals will not only become published but also more courageous.
1. Face your fears
Facing your fears means making a conscious decision not to run away from what is making you afraid, whether it’s being critiqued by reviewers and readers or having to interact with editors, publishers, or book marketers. If you choose to confront your fear and work through it, you are effectively reclaiming power from fear and transferring it to yourself.
2. Identify your reasons for writing
It’s easier to be courageous when you understand the reasons why you are working toward your goal. Do you want to share your knowledge or experiences to help other people? Do you have a story that you believe children would enjoy? Would you like to inform your family members of their history?
Facing your fears means making a conscious decision not to run away from what is making you afraid, whether it’s being critiqued by reviewers and readers or having to interact with editors, publishers, or book marketers. If you choose to confront your fear and work through it, you are effectively reclaiming power from fear and transferring it to yourself.
2. Identify your reasons for writing
It’s easier to be courageous when you understand the reasons why you are working toward your goal. Do you want to share your knowledge or experiences to help other people? Do you have a story that you believe children would enjoy? Would you like to inform your family members of their history?
Identifying reasons for writing redirects your focus from your fears to the goal of publishing your book.
3. Become informed
Much of the power fear holds over you stems from a lack of information. The less we understand something, the more we tend to exaggerate the risk involved in doing it.
3. Become informed
Much of the power fear holds over you stems from a lack of information. The less we understand something, the more we tend to exaggerate the risk involved in doing it.
The best way to address this issue is to research and gather information about the book publishing process. Contact book publishers and marketers and ask questions. If possible, find published authors who are willing to speak with you about what to expect after your book enters the market.
Becoming well-informed increases your understanding and reduces fear of the unknowns that stem from a lack of knowledge.
Fear often prevents you from pursuing opportunities and personal goals. When you constantly worry about what might happen or envision worst-case scenarios, your willingness to take risks that could lead to rewards—like becoming a published author—decreases significantly. Taking risks, however, may help you to become more courageous as a result.
Ultimately, facing your fears can help you grow as an individual. Not only will you have fewer reservations and accomplish more goals, but you can also develop a greater sense of resilience, compassion, and knowledge. Each can prove to be an asset to you personally and professionally, as well as physically, mentally, and emotionally.
You are courageous, whether you realize it or not. You simply need to take the time to nurture the courage that already exists within you. By following the steps outlined and others like them, you can tap into your inner courage and start living boldly in your daily life. With a courageous mindset and attitude, there is nothing you cannot overcome.
Fear often prevents you from pursuing opportunities and personal goals. When you constantly worry about what might happen or envision worst-case scenarios, your willingness to take risks that could lead to rewards—like becoming a published author—decreases significantly. Taking risks, however, may help you to become more courageous as a result.
Ultimately, facing your fears can help you grow as an individual. Not only will you have fewer reservations and accomplish more goals, but you can also develop a greater sense of resilience, compassion, and knowledge. Each can prove to be an asset to you personally and professionally, as well as physically, mentally, and emotionally.
You are courageous, whether you realize it or not. You simply need to take the time to nurture the courage that already exists within you. By following the steps outlined and others like them, you can tap into your inner courage and start living boldly in your daily life. With a courageous mindset and attitude, there is nothing you cannot overcome.
If you have questions about book publishing, contact MarketingNewAuthors.com (MANA) at info@marketingnewauthors.com or visit our website to see the variety of publishing plans that MANA offers.
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