Trends Could Be Bad by Ayisha B

    I am noticing something among the writers and novelist of today that has become very disturbing. More books are coming out in e-book format with a huge number of errors and no cohesion to the storyline. That is very scary.

    I understand wanting to see your work put into a published format but we as authors, writers, novelist or whatever you want to call yourselves need to be more aware of what we are marketing to the public. Your writing is a representation of you. You wouldn't go to a job interview without looking your best. You wouldn't go on a date without putting your best foot forward. So why on earth would you be okay with mediocre work being published and then refuse to listen to what your readers have to say.

    Perfecting your craft should always be the ultimate goal. Fans appreciate when you take time to make it worth spending their money.

    Another trend in the e-book domain is stories that are very short and calling it a book. It is time to state what your work truly is or isn't. Yes your audience plays a big factor into how large or small the story you are working on will be but keep in mind many of us would like to be in the leagues of the major publishing companies which means 50-100 pages just isn't enough.

    I get it that you want to write so many stories per year but are they quality stories that will keep your readers coming back for more or are they stories that will have your readers telling people please don't waste your time. These are just some questions we have to ask ourselves.

    I am not here to discourage or put down anyone entering this fantastic world of storytelling. I just want you to step up your game. Make what you write something that even major industry leaders will stand up and take notice of and not think just another hood story told by an average writer that is not worth taking a second look at.

    As I look into my own journey I will share my pitfalls and blocks that I struggle with on a regular and I will be looking to talk with others in this industry to get their insight. If I come across articles that maybe of interest I will share them as well. Let's strive to go to another level.

Challenges!

     I have a new challenge laid out before me. I never really thought about writing articles but it would be something that will help me in my research skills and presentation. Right now just trying to pull a few topics together has been a challenge and I just got started.

   Am I looking forward to doing something different and outside of my normal scope of things? My answer is absolutely. There is nothing like finding a new avenue to get your writing off the ground and make it more than just something you dream about.

   One of my biggest fears is my writing lacking all the qualities I look for in a good read. Then I suppose that could be a lot of writers fear. I read and sometimes I wonder what some people are really doing with this because their writing lacks depth and true vision. I don't want to be someone like that. I want to have something that when a reader or potential reader picks it up they will go purchase it and delve into the story. I want my readers to get lost and share the emotions.

   I want to push myself and I hope that others will come along and see me pushing. I want those that support me to be truthful and honest about what they see in my writing. I don't just want the good accolades that come with perfecting my craft. I want the hard hitting truth because if something needs to be changed then I as a writer want to open myself up to recognizing those changes.