Part of my recent writing funk involved a couple of writer friends who are producing work they’re passionate about. Now, many of you are already know that some in the industry advocate your writing something that SELLS. Then, after you’ve established your name, you might get to write that book that’s been burning inside you forever. I was bummed that I’ve been writing outside my preferred genre and it felt as if there was never going to be a time to write that passion. I got over it.
Writing Tip for Today: Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

• Writing a more saleable book still requires excellent writing in order to succeed.
• The more types of writing one tries, the more versatile and skilled a writer becomes.
• If I lament not writing that book that’s burning a hole in me, I have me to blame. Why don’t I schedule a day or time in my writing week that’s reserved for writing my passion?
• What if I find out I’m good at something besides women’s fiction or literary fiction or memoir? I guess I wouldn’t know until I tried. Maybe you should try a different or more saleable kind of book too. You could stumble upon your best writing talent and make a few bucks too. Keep working on your passion but don’t limit yourself.