{"product_id":"you-are-a-writer-so-start-acting-like-one","title":"You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)","description":"Becoming a writer begins with a simple but important belief: You are a writer; you just need to write.\nIn You Are a Writer, Jeff Goins shares his own story of self-doubt and what it took for him to become a professional writer. He gives you practical steps to improve your writing, get published in magazines, and build a platform that puts you in charge.\nThis book is about what it takes to be a writer in the 21st Century. You will learn the importance of passion and discipline and how to show up every day to do the work.\nHere's what else you will learn:\n-How to transition from wanting to be a writer to actually being one\n-What “good” writing is (and isn’t)\n-How to stop waiting to be picked and finally choose yourself\n-What it takes to build a platform\n-Why authors need to brand themselves (and how to do it)\n-Tips for freelancing, guest blogging, and getting published in magazines\n-Different ways to network with other writers, artists, and influencers\n-The importance of blogging and social media and how to use it well to find more readers and fans of your writing\nYou Are a Writer will help you fall back in love with writing and build an audience who shares your love. It’s about living the dream of a life dedicated to words.\nAND IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU.\nTable of Contents\nIntroduction\nPart 1: Writing\nYou ARE a Writer: Claiming the Title\nWriters Write\nThe Myth of Good\nIt Gets Tough\nPart 2: Getting Read\nThree Tools Every Writer Needs\nYou Need a Platform\nYour Brand is You\nChannels of Connection\nPart 3: Taking Action\nGetting Started\nBefore Your First Book\nWhen the Pitching Ends\nWhat Next?\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0990378500\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0990378500.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Goins, Jeff\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41491436077114,"sku":"DBV.0990378500.G","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0990378500-0.jpg?v=1782582236","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/you-are-a-writer-so-start-acting-like-one","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}