Brian Rathbone represented Podioracket.com at the New Jersey Writer’s Conference and snagged some great writers for us.
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INTERVIEWS

C.J. Henderson

C.J. Henderson, a successful professional author, gives his views on being writer, how to become a successful writer, and to persevere. C.J. Henderson’s website. He has free short stories.

Included in his FAQ is this wisdom-

Q: How do I get published?

A: (excerpted) First off, you have to get yourself in a position where an editor even wants to read your stuff. Remember, even the most small-time editor at the most obscure dot.com has your story on his desk, and fifty or sixty more right behind it. Everyone thinks they can write. And, essentially, everyone can. It isn’t that hard. Not really. The hard part is finding something to write about that anyone else wants to read. After that it’s all a matter of luck and perseverance. No one seems to want to admit this, but it is. You can have the greatest book in the world, and if the editor you sent it to opens it on the day after a big fight with his wife, or paid his income taxes, or lost a bundle in a bet with a guy he loathes, you’re out of luck. But, that’s where the perseverance comes in. The trick is simply to not give up. Like I said, anyone can write. It just takes tapping at the keys. Try your stuff out on people. Read it out loud to them and to yourself. Listen to the flow. Make certain there is a rhythm to your work. If there is, others will be able to hear it as well, and eventually you’ll sell something.

The bottom line is that you really have to want to write for the love of it. Writing for money is a tough job because there is little joy or reward in it. Best to have a day job and work in your free time. That way at least you won’t starve, and every sale will be a cause for celebration.

Gary Frank

Gary Frank’s website. He is the author of Institutional Memory and shares the message of perseverence. He also gives suggestions on authors that may interest you, so have a listen and check them out.

PROMOS

Seth Harwood

We love Seth Harwood and had a blast on the Hot Tub Podcast. Check out his promo in the episode!

The Gift of Lit

The Gift of Lit is underway, giving you a tidy list of gifts for friends and loved ones in the form of our friendly Podiobooks.com authors. Check it out.