{"product_id":"9780990378501","title":"You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBecoming a writer begins with a simple but important belief: You are a writer; you just need to write.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eYou Are a Writer\u003c\/i\u003e, Jeff Goins shares his own story of self-doubt and what it took for him to become a professional writer. He gives you practical steps to improve your writing, get published in magazines, and build a platform that puts you in charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is about what it takes to be a writer in the 21st Century. You will learn the importance of passion and discipline and how to show up every day to do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere's what else you will learn:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-How to transition from wanting to be a writer to actually being one\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-What \"good\" writing is (and isn't)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-How to stop waiting to be picked and finally choose yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-What it takes to build a platform\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Why authors need to brand themselves (and how to do it)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Tips for freelancing, guest blogging, and getting published in magazines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Different ways to network with other writers, artists, and influencers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-The importance of blogging and social media and how to use it well to find more readers and fans of your writing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou Are a Writer\u003c\/i\u003e will help you fall back in love with writing and build an audience who shares your love. It's about living the dream of a life dedicated to words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAND IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Writing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou ARE a Writer: Claiming the Title\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriters Write\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Myth of Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt Gets Tough\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Getting Read\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree Tools Every Writer Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou Need a Platform\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour Brand is You\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChannels of Connection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 3: Taking Action\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore Your First Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Pitching Ends\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Next?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribe Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48075559764208,"sku":"9780990378501","price":6.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780990378501_p0.jpg?v=1763888992","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780990378501","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}