I can write a book. I think everyone has a good book somewhere in them.
I do not think it matters what the subject is. I think it is all about how interesting the story is based on how good a storyteller the author is.
That is why one can look at the books stacking the shelves of bookstores and immediately realize that getting published is a combination of luck and timing. A few authors dominate the book space.
Success is all about the voice of the writer.
Can you keep people captivated with your experiences or knowledge? If so, write about stories are.
Who knows?
By voice I mean the way the words are put together. Like a golfer every writer must make contact at the end of the swing. Attracting interest is the key to writing. It is the contact.
I feel that pure talent has very little to do with writing success in terms of technique. Tons of writers with all kinds of degrees in journalism cannot make a nickel with the words they put out.
Then, some schmuck tells a good story and gets famous.
I have written all kinds of fiction, and non-fiction stories on every imaginable topic which goes nowhere. I put my stuff out here, on some other sites, and send my stories to my friends and followers. I make very few nickels from what I write.
I admit I do not have formal writing training and I don't dedicate myself to continual writing. Fuck it. I am glad I do not have to make a living writing to survive.
It took me years to make $100.00 from Google Adsense which admittedly is a weak but FREE beginners platform.
I have written a lot of interesting things and I would love to get discovered. But, I am a 72 year old guy who has mostly surrendered to the fact that I am just another wanna be writer.
So, my blog is kingdavidsplace.blogspot.com
Come and visit me.
David
