Ever wonder how a successful writer got to where they are? It's usually not without many twists and turns on the journey; no path is the same because we are all unique. Regardless of whether you're a reader, writer, published author, or have a dream to write, we all start somewhere. Learning to write, finding motivation, and facing challenges as a writer can be difficult to navigate. But it doesn't have to be complicated, and it doesn't have to be lonely. There's a whole community here and room at the table for everyone to chase their writing dreams. Forty-two incredible authors contributed essays on what they wish they'd known and how they achieved success in this competitive industry. Prepare your heart for insightful and encouraging stories on strength, overcoming challenges, craft advice, and developing skills that created bestselling authors who are living their dreams every day. Jennifer Probst, a New York Times bestselling author, and Erin Branscom, host of the Meet the Author Show on Amazon Live, have teamed up to bring you inspiring and motivating narratives on how authors got to where they are today and what they wish they'd known.