10 Surprising Lessons From 1000+ Blog Posts
If I only knew then what I know now. I’m not sure if I would have done anything differently, but it might have made the journey easier. I hope this information will help you if you’re fearful or hesitant about publishing your work.
The first lesson is the most important. It’s more of a mindset rather than a tactic or strategy. I would have quit long ago if I had defined success by traditional measures.
Victory Comes From The Exploration
How do you define success for each story? Many writers use stats like fans, readership or email sign-ups. I see all of those as secondary metrics. They’re essential; I check those numbers often, but the victory comes long before the first reader clicks on my story.
Each writing session is an exploration. I always end a session with one of these three results.
- I learn something new or gain a deeper understanding.
- I reinforce something I already know.
- In rare instances, I open my mind up to new opportunities and ideas I never considered.
Each one of those results is a victory. I gain something from the experience. Whatever accolades I receive afterward is icing on the cake. I would not have survived this long if data were my sole measure of…
