I got an interesting letter in the mailbag this week. The author asked me how many books I planned to write. She wanted to know if I had a goal in mind. I thought this was a pretty interesting question—it was one I’d never really considered before. But I knew the answer right away: One.
I just want to write one good book. One book that is the absolute best I can do. It does not have to be the best book ever written. It does not have to be a best seller. But I want to write a book that reflects my best possible effort.
Every book I write is a learning experience. Sometimes I learn something new. Sometimes I relearn something that I knew before, but had forgotten. But each book prepares me for the next one. So I’m always writing one more, hoping it will be the best I can do. But then I learn something…and so I must write another.
So the answer is no. I don’t really have a number in mind. I will keep writing as long as I keep learning, and as long as I have something to say. We’ll see what the final tally is. But one really good one would be enough for me.
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I think you can write many good books! Some that reflect your personality. I think its good u wanna write one GOOD book, but once you publish that book, its done.
The more good books you write, the more experienced you are! Can’t wait to read more of ur books!