This is probably one of the most popular questions I get as authors are starting to plan their publishing journey. Like most things, there is no right or wrong answer. It really just depends on what you prefer and what is best for you.

Here’s 5 reasons why you should use writing prompts on a regular basis, no matter where you are at in the writing or publication process.

Writing a book is a long process, but publishing a successful book can be an even longer one.

"You can either be a genius or you can be patient."

This quote from James Clear comes from one of his 3-2-1 emails, and while I’ve yet to read his title Atomic Habits (it is on my TBR!), I thoroughly enjoy his weekly thoughts. His full quote is:

"I rarely have good ideas.​ To overcome this limitation, I think about one topic (like habits) for an unreasonable amount of time. Then, I revise, revise, revise until only the best stuff remains. It’s slow, but it works.​ You can either be a genius or you can be patient."

While James is not specifically talking about writing or publishing, he certainly could have been.

Skipping over the obvious connection to writing and editing in general, let’s talk about publishing.

Some of the greatest story ideas spark from the weird, wild, or wonderful around us.

Looking for a new character or story? Check out the below to see if it is the perfect starting point for your next idea!