The Blog Chain question this week is:
Keep following this topic on the chain and check out Michelle’s blog on Monday, or look back at Katrina's post from yesterday.
How do you define success? Is it getting published, making
the New York Times list, or just finishing a novel?
Success is such a loaded word. To
a lot of people it quite simply a matter of $$$. If you make a certain amount
of money, you’re successful. Really success isn’t that simple.
To a writer, number of books sold
or making a bestseller list could be seen as becoming successful. Although one
definition of success is the attainment of fame, wealth, or power, I like this
definition better: the achievement of something planned or attempted.
I successfully wrote a novel. I
successfully got an agent, who in turn successfully found a publisher. I
succeeded in getting IN THE AFTER published. It will be on shelves June 25th.
I consider every goal conquered to be a success, even if my book doesn’t sell a
billion-trillion copies. My next goal is to have my book reach readers who will
enjoy it. I consider every review (good and bad) a success because it helps
others who might like my book find it to read.
How do you define success with your
writing?
I like your definition of success. :)
ReplyDeleteYes. I like her definition, too.
ReplyDeleteHugs and chocolate,
Shelly
I love your attitude, and you're right success is as simple as achieving a set goal.
ReplyDeleteI like your definition of success!
ReplyDeleteIt is very easy to become dissatisfied after reaching a goal and move the bar for success a little further away. Everybody should take a little more time to celebrate the achievement of a goal without looking ahead to something as yet unattained.
my sentiments exactly :) great answer :)
ReplyDeleteI do like your take on success!
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