Not easy to write a book

I have nothing but respect for people who write books. I have tried on three occasions to create a novel, start well, but run out of words after about 50 pages.
When I read the awesome works of Dickens, Scott, RLS or any of the other classic authors, I am always impressed by their cunning way with words.
Just an observation!

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Whodunnit · M

I think the only thing harder than writing a book is getting one published.

REMsleep · 41-45, F

@Whodunnit Nowadays you can just self publish on Amazon so anyone can write a book and get it out there but getting it distributed and noticed is a different matter.

Whodunnit · M

@REMsleep I don't personally consider self-publishing to be truly published. In my mind it's a bit like awarding yourself a doctorate.

REMsleep · 41-45, F

@Whodunnit I kind of agree but there have also been some smash successes that began with self published authors. Andy Weir who wrote " The Martian" which is now a movie began that way so you just never know.

On a smaller scale I know several Youtubers that write little booklets and guess what? Their followers keep buying them. I have never bought one but one lady writes dating and marriage booklets several times per year and she always sells out lol

Whodunnit · M

@REMsleep I might have to buy that dating book myself, lol

REMsleep · 41-45, F

@Whodunnit Make more money by writting them 🤣

Whodunnit · M

@REMsleep If I knew enough to write a book I'd not have spent most of my life single, lol