By Adriana Girolami
It is believed that the
all-consuming passion for writing might be a malady, which is highly contagious
among aspiring and seasoned authors. In reality, it's a lifeline to all of us
who find solace and infinite joy in expressing ourselves through the power of words.
We are all world travelers through our imagination with no boundaries to our
destinations.
It has been suggested
that writing is a lonely endeavor that isolates and disconnects us from other
people. I find fault in that premise since the greatest satisfaction I
experience is in entering my creative world of imagination. This predisposes me
to more positive relationships with family and friends.
As authors, we are very
fortunate to be doing something we truly love, despite the difficult journey
ahead to promote our books. The storylines we create are very precious to us.
We spend endless hours on the computer to create our brainchild, which is
treasured by us. It is hard after much effort to confront harsh, at times
unwarranted criticisms and even rejections.
The fear of failure can
be paralyzing and even contributes in some degree to writer's block. Some even
consider writing outside their area of expertise in an attempt to succeed at a
more marketable genre. I truly believe that this is a formula for
failure, since your lack of passion and ability in the subject will be noticed.
It is common knowledge that if you don't enjoy what you are writing about, no
one will enjoy reading it.
There is a greater
possibility for success in writing about subjects that resonate and excite you,
and above all, ones that you are familiar with. When there is a quality product
at hand, it will give you an added incentive to promote it, and there will be a
greater possibility for success.
On a personal
note I would like to point out that as an author, the other shoe never drops.
It's always the next thing. The contract date, the submission date, the redraft
date, the publishing date, the sale figures, and what are you doing next. Makes
sense at key points along the way to celebrate one's progress without regard
for the eventual outcome. Get together with someone you love, whose company is
positive, and share a glass of celebratory champagne. Through your passion for
writing, you have created stories that you believe readers are going to want to
inhabit. It might be filled with base emotions, such as fervor and lust. Still
importantly, you remained above the fray in your authorial tone. These
are accomplishments worthy of celebration. Of course, there is much more to be
done and many obstacles to surmount, but you should feel free and fully
entitled to relish the fact that you have taken this imaginary world so far.
That all consuming
passion for writing. The positive belief in your abilities and talents will
remain your guiding light. All the disappointments and tribulations will become
secondary to the satisfaction and distinction of being an author.
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Adriana Girolami was born in Rome, Italy. Her creative,
artistic nature was apparent as a child; she even delighted in drawing pictures
on the pristine sands of Italy's coast line during beach outings. She
immigrated with her family to the United States and later attended The Art
Students League in New York City. Soon she embarked on a successful career as a
portrait artist and illustrator, but always longed for the freedom of the
written word. An avid reader, she favors distinguished, historical authors such
as Sir Walter Scott and Adriana's personal favorite, Alexander Dumas.She
wrote her debut novels, The Templar Trilogy containing Mysterious Templar, The Crimson Amulet and Templar's Redemption. Being a professional
artist, she made the illustrations for the cover of the books. In her spare
time she enjoys physical activities. Jogging faithfully, she plays racquet ball
and has a black belt in Kenpo Karate. She loves to travel and visited many
different countries throughout the world. This writer currently lives in
Florida with her husband Raymond and their adorable cat, Padme. Her social
media links are:
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAdrianaGirolami/?fref=ts https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6547665.Adriana_Girolami
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