How to keep yourself Motivated when trying to get a Book Published

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It can be difficult to keep yourself motivated when trying to get a book published. You may feel like it is a hopeless endeavor after trying for months or even years. However, the truth of it is that many successful authors did endeavor for years before their books were published, and they suffered many rejections. The following strategies may help keep you motivated.
Read success stories
You may feel like you are the only one who has tried to get your book published for so long without success, but rest assured that you are far from alone. A long time and multiple rejections are the norm, not the exception. There are many people who have been successful after years of trying. Many of these authors have written about their struggles to get published. You may find that reading about their successes can help to motivate you. They may have written in books, on blogs or on the Internet.
Join a writing group
Many people find that a writing group such as the Romance Writers of America can help them feel motivated. They can hear about other people who are going through the same thing. You can act as a cheerleader for others and they can act as a cheerleader for you. Seeing them reach success may motivate you, too. There are many different writing groups for people involved in all different genres.
You can also try to buddy up with another writer to try to motivate each other. You can read each other’s work and try to help each other when one is feeling pessimistic.
Celebrate small successes
Even if you have not yet been published, you have likely seen some success in your writing. Even just finishing a book is an amazing accomplishment. Think about how many people set out to write a book but never finish. You may enter writing contests and reach the finals or even win. You may get a rejection in which the person had positive things to say about your work. Your critique buddies may say that you are getting better. Celebrate each little accomplishment and you may feel more strength to keep going to try to reach your goals.
Read books
There are many motivational books that may help you when you are having difficulty keeping motivated to get your book published. You can read a book related to writing or one that is about motivation.
It can take a long time to get a book published, but that does not mean that it will not happen. The above tips can help you find the motivation you need to accomplish your goals.