Do you think there is a relationship between progress and success? Do you think you can have one without the other? I believe progress proceeds success. For me, there is no success without progress—forward movement—and success is an ongoing journey.

“Strive for progress, not perfection.” – Anonymous
I would say write now; edit later.

For an interview with BookView Review, I recently answered the question, “What does literary success look like to you?” If we are talking about success within the book world, then literary success includes experiences where I interact with people who love novels and the secrets that shift in the shadows behind those books. You can find my full response here: Author Interview.

“Progress is progress, no matter how slow or fast. Don’t give up until you succeed.” – Kimberly Contreraz

A Google search shows the definition of success as, “. . . a term that refers to the attainment of a favorable or desired outcome. It can be measured in terms of wealth, favor, or eminence. Success can be viewed as the achievement of what one wants to achieve.” Google explains that the evolution of the word success comes from the root word of succedere—meaning to come after—and became successus, defined as a happy outcome. It’s a subjective concept that means different things for different people and in different aspects of life.

“The secret of success is to make your mind work for you—not against you. This means constantly being positive, constantly setting up challenges you can meet—either today, next week, or next month.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger

Are you trying to progress through a writing project? Working with Writing Sparkle Books can help you achieve a completed and polished manuscript. Remember Writing Sparkle Books tagline is “Your success is my success. Let’s sparkle.” Email me at writingsparklebooks@gmail.com for book coaching, editing, and proofreading. Book reviews are another service that you can request through Writing Sparkle Books. I look forward to hearing from you.

By Shari Marshall – 2024