10 Lessons From Writing a Book

Following are ten lessons I’ve learned from writing a book.

Three years ago, if someone had told me I’d write a book one day, I would have laughed – not out loud – but I’d quietly question their sanity. Following are ten lessons I’ve learned from writing a book.

Write a book?  Me?  Today, the only person’s sanity I question is my own. Not only did I write a book, I wrote three.  It’s been a long, all-consuming, hedonistic, educational, inspirational, and frustrating experience. And I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Here are a few tidbits about writing I’ve learned along the way:

1. I’ve learned how little I know;
2. I’ve learned that most character archetypes and story arcs have been around since the beginning of time;
3. I’ve learned the value of a creative story editor and a keen-eyed copy editor;
4. I’ve learned to love search engines;
5. I’ve learned the importance of a sense of humour;
6. I’ve learned to repeatedly thumb the pages of Strunk and White, the Handbook for Writers and The Canadian Oxford Dictionary;
7. I’ve learned that there are creative, intelligent writers out there who are willing to share their time and considerable knowledge;
8. I’ve learned that cold/beta readers are indispensable;
9. I’ve learned how much I love writing;
10. I’ve been humbled by the generosity of friends, family and fellow writers who share this passion.

I’ve also learned I’m neither crazy nor alone, but that’s a blog post for another day.

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