The Power of Positive Thinking

We've all heard the cliche about the "power of positive thinking".  But I think it has a ring of truth.  I've heard of the "Law of Attraction" lately, that basically states that situations and scenarios are "attracted" to you through your thoughts, that they act like magnets, bringing either good experiences/things for good thoughts, or the opposite for bad thoughts.

 I have no idea if that theory has merit, but it sounds good.  :)

But my article isn't about the Law of Attraction, but more about thinking positive and believing in yourself.  I don't think I ever once doubted that I would be published someday.  Maybe when I was in my mid twenties and not even thinking about publication...  But once I really became serious about selling my books, it was all or nothing.

Sure, rejection letters can cut to the quick, however, I usually turned the other cheek and went with Plan B, usually on the very same day of rejection.  I sent out my manuscript to another pub, and if they R'd it, then another and another.  I was determined to find a home for my wayward book(s).

 And once I began getting accepted, the ball began rolling, and I believed in myself even more. 

Believing in yourself doesn't mean you should become a diva, think the world revolves around you, or holding on to some idea that you've got the Midas touch.  It merely means you are thinking positive, rolling with the punches, doing all you can to get out there and make a name for yourself.

And this positive thinking has seeped into my promotion as well.  I'm a generally happy person.  I like to be humorous sometimes.  I enjoy helping my fellow authors or aspiring authors, and above all, I love writing.  I've never done it for the fame, glory, or paycheck.  I enjoy sharing my imagination with others.  That's what's always thrilled me about writing.

But readers and people in general are more open and receptive, I believe, to honesty and likeability in their authors, someone they'd like to sit down and have coffee with, an every day joe (or jane).  And this all stems from thinking positively.

I'm a "glass is half full" kinda person.  Considering my upbringing, you might raise a brow at that.  Like many, I had a less-than-ideal childhood, however, I still look at the world and my writing in a positive light.  And I believe when you have a positive outlook, it really shines through.

A lot of my fellow authors don't understand how I can have so many fans or be as popular as I am in certain circles.  They strive for the same, yet never achieve it.  Sure, it could be in part because of my AWESOME, WONDERFUL and TOTALLY ENTERTAINING stories (LOL), but I also like to think that people genuinely like me (and I sound totally pretentious right now...  :P)

But positivity, honesty, and likeability all go hand-in-hand if you want a successful career.  Will my name ever be revered in romance circles?  Maybe.  It's too soon to tell.  But I sure am open to the idea!  Heheh...  And even if I never flex my writing muscles much beyond the small publishers I'm with now, I'll still be happy because I'm doing what I love. 

 The grass is green on THIS side of the fence, folks.  And when readers realize that about you, they'll flock to you.  So never give up on yourself and always think positively, even if the world is crapping on you.  Apply yourself to learn all you can about writing and promotion, and go out there and grab the world by the horns. 

~~Becka

http://www.RebeccaGoings.com