PT Harris spent time this week with a group of our future leaders, some scrambling to figure out a career path, others with a clear vision of where they were going. Since no one in their right mind (or is it left) truly thinks an Author is a career path, you might wonder why she was included. The College labeled her an Entrepreneur, and honestly, can you think of a more entrepreurial endeavor? Authors produce the product (the work), scramble to find an agent (so it will sell), and then handle all the brand building (name recognition) and promotion (book signings, reader group talks, interviews.) Each is only as successful as their effort, which has little to do with what they created. Thousands write novels annually. The only difference between published and in a drawer is the effort you put into selling yourself, as well as your work. A Frugal Fiction posting can help you in that endeavor by providing Independent Authors an edge in the crazy, convoluted world of publishing.
So, what did she share with these young minds? The most important piece of advice she could – marry your skills with your psyche and you’ll find a career path that fulfills you as well as your monthly nut. Granted, some choices mean you better have a teeny, tiny monthly nut. Like being an author.
