My editor asked for a story about a sheik and a secret baby. So I had to open and end the book with a letter, otherwise, no restrictions. It's a hard field and everything takes lots of time. It may be a year to hear from an editor she wants to buy a book, another several months to iron out revisions, then another year before publication. And another long stretch of months before any royalties start to appear.
Books can take up to five years to earn all they're going to.
Perseverance is the strongest trait I think a writer can have. That and confidence in his or her work. Determination, vision and dreams. No matter where they live, that organization can help with business tips, craft tips, and companionship with like-minded people. Thank you for sharing your experiences and advice for both readers and writers of romance.