“Is Your Creative Success Just Blind Luck? Discover the Surprising Forces Shaping Your Artistic Journey!”

"Is Your Creative Success Just Blind Luck? Discover the Surprising Forces Shaping Your Artistic Journey!"

Luck in the arts—it’s a tricky concept, isn’t it? For a long time, I resisted the notion that fortune could somehow factor into creative success. I mean, isn’t it easier to point fingers at “luck” than to take a hard look at the decisions we’ve made? But then I embarked on this journey of writing, not for clout or viral content, but for the sheer love of storytelling. Picture this: Wanting to write that literary novel while living that elusive upper-middle-class lifestyle—doesn’t it sound dreamy? In the following article, I dive into this complex relationship between artistry and serendipity, reflecting on my personal endeavors in the literary realms, alongside some insights into the unpredictable twist of fate that often shapes artistic paths. Come along as we explore this captivating dance of talent and chance! LEARN MORE

There’s a certain way “luck” seems to work in the arts

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I used to hate considering luck in the success equation. After all, isn’t blaming “luck” a cowardly way to refuse ownership and accountability for your career success?

Then I tried pursuing writing as an artist.

That meant my writing wouldn’t be focused on marketing or niche topics. I wouldn’t be writing self-help articles or chasing trends designed to build an email list, to eventually sell courses and programs — the path many writers take to make money. (Don’t get me wrong, some of these writers are great at what they do and I’m even subscribed to them).

In short, I wanted to become the kind of writer/artist that you see in books and movies.

The kind who can afford an upper-middle/upper-class (I don’t even need to be rich!) lifestyle purely from writing literary novels.

I’ve tried most things that would launch an artist-writer’s career. I’ve been awarded fellowships in reputable writing workshops. I’ve published short stories in peer-reviewed literary journals that paid well, and I have a novel. I’ve also won some literary awards.

Admittedly, I don’t have an MFA, and I haven’t tried publishing a novel with any of the Big Five…

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