Will You Continue Writing If Your First Book Did Not Sell?

Book writing

Unfortunately, many have already given up or quit writing because the book that they thought could make them a bestselling author has totally disappointed them, terminating their desire to be a good author.

In a world where thousands of books are published yearly and affected by the rapid decline of reading, many are struggling in the field of writing with shattered dreams.

What is making the situation worse is the sick habit of some famous writers, who often use Social Media platforms to discredit other writers’ work as a way to draw readers’ attention to their works or gain more recognition and fame.

Again, some unknown and new writers who want their voice heard or recognition resort to undermining other writers’ work on social platforms as well. 

I have read such distasteful comments about other writers over and over, wondering: Why do some people live with greed and selfishness, aiming to achieve whatever they are looking for?

As a matter of fact, if one is intelligent enough to write a book, that intelligence is enough to teach the person that “Success comes to people who wish others success. They should conduct research and find out: “Whoever digs a hole against someone will surely fall into that hole himself.”

As an aspiring writer, what pushed you into writing? What are the motives that triggered your desire into book publishing, money, or fame? 

I’m interested in these questions because if you’re an aspiring or new writer, entering into the field of publishing, with the desire of becoming a millionaire overnight, then I’m sorry, you will end up disappointed and depressed.

This is the situation many aspiring writers are facing today. What many writers have failed to realize is that stepping into the field of book publishing as a new writer is like a stranger proposing to a woman he finds attractive. 

She doesn’t know you; she, therefore, needs more time to know your background and where you come from.

This investigation or proposal may last a month or years, depending on what kind the lady she is. After her investigations, if she is satisfied, she will accept the man’s proposal and marry him. In the same way, it takes a short or very long time for readers to accept or reject your book as an author.

If you have this in mind, as a new writer, before entering the field of book publishing, you will always be happy, easy, and relaxed, no matter how poor or fast your books are moving. 

There shouldn’t be a competition in book publishing. If your book doesn’t suit this generation, another generation will accept it. The reason many writers become famous years after their death is.

There is a time for everything. A time to sow and to harvest, sickness and healthiness. Thus, there will be a time when the underestimated shall be estimated. 

Let this article encourage you if you have already given up or decided to do so. Even though the writing is considered to be one of the most dangerous professions, let the writing continue unabated until the bones are rotten.