I'm not so sure that announcing it doesn't take the wind out of the sails (and possible future sales 😊). When one carries that burning desire inside, it acts as a spark to ignite the incentive to go ahead and write it. Staying quiet in a world overwrought with social media takes more effort than ever before, but the motivators for the h…
I'm not so sure that announcing it doesn't take the wind out of the sails (and possible future sales 😊). When one carries that burning desire inside, it acts as a spark to ignite the incentive to go ahead and write it. Staying quiet in a world overwrought with social media takes more effort than ever before, but the motivators for the hackneyed 'nose to the grindstone' haven't changed. All I can say is, "good luck," but I'd like to add a "sh-h-h" to it.
I can see your side of things here. But also, saying things out loud can hold one accountable and also signal to others that wanting is ok, that trying is ok. I don't think it affects sales either way. You don't have to declare your intentions to the world. Other people can!
I'm not so sure that announcing it doesn't take the wind out of the sails (and possible future sales 😊). When one carries that burning desire inside, it acts as a spark to ignite the incentive to go ahead and write it. Staying quiet in a world overwrought with social media takes more effort than ever before, but the motivators for the hackneyed 'nose to the grindstone' haven't changed. All I can say is, "good luck," but I'd like to add a "sh-h-h" to it.
I can see your side of things here. But also, saying things out loud can hold one accountable and also signal to others that wanting is ok, that trying is ok. I don't think it affects sales either way. You don't have to declare your intentions to the world. Other people can!