A Love-Hate Relationship

Pssst! I have a love-hate relationship going on.

Relationships can be tricky, and this one is one of my worst. I try to make it work, yet the other participant doesn’t always work well with my efforts. Have you ever had a relationship like this? The frustration! The irritation! Since I’m married, you might think I’m speaking about my husband, but no. It’s not him. That’s another article entirely.

What is causing me this trouble?

It’s technology! As someone of seasoned age, I haven’t been raised with technology like younger people. When I began my journey toward publication, I didn’t know how to use social media or have a website. It took several months to build my knowledge base to get things up and running.

Gone are the days of sending in a manuscript written in cursive through the post office. We must jump into the technology age and use all these things to help us succeed. Social media, websites, and editor submissions all require technology. We’ve mastered many difficult things in our lives, and we can do this!

Some great ways to learn include using Google, YouTube, writers’ groups online, and family members under the age of twenty or so. Many local libraries offer classes on computers. Don’t be afraid to ask them if they offer courses for your specific need when using technology.

Your ideas deserve to be out there.

Don’t let fear of technology keep you from moving forward in your efforts to become a successful author.

Jill Chapman resides in Southern Indiana with her husband of forty-four years. They enjoy their country lifestyle and visiting with their children and grandchildren. Her life centers around her family and her yellow lab, Indy. She is an avid movie watcher, loves Mexican food, and enjoys watercolor painting. Jill says her life is like a good plate of nachos, a tiny kick of spice, and a whole lotta cheese.