Many thanks to the cream-of-the-crop co-hosts for September: Rebecca Douglass, T. Powell Coltrin @Journaling Woman, Natalie Aguirre, Karen Lynn, and C. Lee McKenzie!
This month’s question:
How do you define success as a writer? Is it holding your book in your hand? Having a short story published? Making a certain amount of income from your writing?
For me, this image speaks to the essence of writing success:
It’s the pure joy of your words capturing an idea and connecting with a reader. When your words elicit deep emotion from readers, you’ve made it.
How do you define success?
Jennifer Lane Books 
More than one person has said that today.
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That’s validating, Alex. 🙂
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That is a great feeling. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Marie, and welcome to our group!
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I love the picture you used. Yes, that’s such a great feeling.
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I remembered to write my post late last night, so I wanted to write a short post. When I saw that image, I let it speak for me! Thanks, Natalie. ❤
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For me, connecting with a reader is just getting one to acknowledge they’ve read it. My grandson has been an easy mark lately. I tell him I’m writing a story similar to a book he just finished and liked. He reads each scene as I write them. I hope I have him hooked.
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LOL on your grandson being an easy mark. I hope he doesn’t see through your devious plan. 😀
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I kinda like where your train of thought went. Happiness is success.
Anna from elements of emaginette
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Thanks, Anna! I like your train of thought in your post as well.
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I’m way behind on my IWSG rounds–sorry to visit so late! I love that pic and your take on success. You’re so right. If I can bring a reader joy, a little escapism, maybe make them think, I’m a success.
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Thank you, Janet! Joy, escapism, and thoughtfulness are indeed great writer goals. 🙂
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