Time for a moment of harsh truth. Writing is difficult. It is time consuming, frustrating and even painful at times. It’s a long, solitary activity that, when done properly, requires that the author pours a part of themselves onto the page for the scrutiny of others. It also takes a long time to see any returns on that effort. For many, success is not guaranteed even after all the work that they have put into their project. This is the reason that so many authors quit before finishing a single project. Only an estimated 3% of aspiring novelists ever make...