Success in writing is subjective from "summary" of The Courage to Write by Ralph Keyes
Success in writing is subjective. What constitutes success for one writer may not be the same for another. Some writers measure success by the number of books sold or the size of their royalty checks. Others gauge it by critical acclaim or the number of literary awards they receive. Still, others define success by the satisfaction they derive from the act of writing itself. Success, in the end, is a highly personal and individualized concept that varies from writer to writer. One writer may feel successful simply by completing a writing project, while another may only consider themselves successful if they achieve widespread recognition and fame. Some writers may find success in touching the hearts of a small group of readers, while others may only feel successful if they reach a large audience. There is no one-size-fits-all definition of success in writing. The idea of success in writi...
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