I had never thought of myself as a creative person until last year. After I realized I was a writer, I figured it fell under the larger category of creative. The wonderful thing about labeling yourself as a creative is there are no limits or boundaries to what it means. Unfortunately, this is also the side from which strife and struggle originate. It is the creative’s conundrum.

I am always learning from authors who share their life, work, and art online, especially through blogging. I compiled the following list as a sort of resource page for authors you need to read daily. This list is in no particular order.

When I opened a blank Word document last January, I had no idea the journey I was beginning. A story presented itself on those first few pages, and my fingers rolled with it. I had no idea where it was going, but I held on tight because I knew I would like where it was taking me. A year and a half later, the world of writing has been an unexpected educator.

Saturday night, my husband and I attended a night of comedy at a local high school. The main comedian was Henry Cho. As I was sitting in the audience, I paid special attention to the way he interacted with the audience. If I ever sell actual hardbound books, one thing I will be required to do is speak to people. Since that frightens me beyond belief, I have a vested interest in learning from professionals. I picked up on two things from Mr. Cho

As a novice writer, I am constantly finding and researching other authors. Stalking might be a more appropriate term. Nevertheless, I want to glean as much information from their journey to publication as I can. So, after observing a few who have actual books in actual bookstores, here are three things professionals do: