How to be a Successful Writer

“How do I become a successful writer?” It’s a question that has been whispered to the cosmos by millions. It’s the conundrum that scratches at the back of our minds as we go about our daily grind, and it’s the riddle that keeps us up night. The question is not straightforward. In fact, in order to answer it effectively, we have to properly examine what it is we mean when we ask how to be a successful writer. This is because “success” is subjective – especially in writing.