Work like hell! I had 122 rejection slips before I sold a story.
F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
#amwriting #publishing #writing pic.twitter.com/UrNac1pasT
— Jon Winokur (@AdviceToWriters) June 9, 2015
Much of social media can be a waste of time for a writer; however, if one is careful and very picky some jewels can be discovered. I would recommend that a writer follow Jon Winokur's Twitter @AdvicetoWriters . The tweets are overflowing with advice from established writers and are very inspiring and beneficial. Here are some example tweets:
Simple English is no one’s mother tongue. It has to be worked for.
JACQUES BARZUN
#amwriting #writing
— Jon Winokur (@AdviceToWriters) January 4, 2015
The big secret is the ability to stay in the room.
RON CARLSON
#amwriting #writing
— Jon Winokur (@AdviceToWriters) January 4, 2015
Engrave this in your brain: EVERY WRITER GETS REJECTED. You will be no different.
JOHN SCALZI
#amwriting #writing
— Jon Winokur (@AdviceToWriters) January 3, 2015
Rule 1. Write stories that please yourself. There is no rule 2.
http://t.co/ML00fnqe6V
#amwriting #writing pic.twitter.com/b3vVRHZKqx
— Jon Winokur (@AdviceToWriters) January 3, 2015
Just as appetite comes by eating so work brings inspiration.
IGOR STRAVINSKY
#amwriting #writing pic.twitter.com/lQtcqtQnCD
— Jon Winokur (@AdviceToWriters) December 31, 2014
