Do we need different qualities and skill sets to become a successful author than people did in the days of Melville,  Twain, or Goethe and Schiller? I don’t think so. If I take a look at the basics, everything is still the same:

Okay, so Melville and Twain, Goethe and Schiller did not have television, but they were subject to other distractions – even without the internet. They didn’t have social media, but they still needed to promote their books and brand. Today we have it easy as authors! We have computers and don’t need to write out everything by hand or with a typewriter. We can self-publish our works if we don’t find patrons (publishers)! We have many possibilities. Good ideas are all around us, even in our everyday lives. Open up your senses and notebook and get writing. Today. I’m looking forward to your book!