I believe in hard work and luck, and that the first often leads to the second.
-J.K. Rowling
Rowling’s words underline an invaluable truth: hard work creates its own luck.
Proverbs 14:23 underscores the importance of diligent work to create a favorable outcome.
“In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.”
Here are three key ways to leverage this wisdom in your author journey.
- Embrace Consistent Effort
Commit, every day, to invest time into writing, editing, researching, and expanding your knowledge.
- Hone Your Craft
Embrace Continuous learning and growth. Attend workshops, seek feedback, read widely, and learn from others. This commitment to continuous improvement multiplies your chances of creating ‘luck’.
- Seize Opportunities
Stay alert to opportunities for you and your book, such as a writing contest, a speaking engagement, or a chance to connect with an influential author. When you work hard, you’re always ready to leverage these opportunities – and this is when ‘luck’ tends to strike.
As you apply these tools to your writing liufe, remember that every step you take to refine your skills, habits and knowledge is a step towards creating your own ‘luck’.
Stay committed to your journey down Publication Highway, build your Author Toolset, and fortune will favor your courageous actions. Click To Tweet
