There are many ways on how one can become a successful writer. A lot depends on how the marketing of your book goes. It is never too early to start with marketing. My upcoming book *Don't Disappear • Get Your Book Noticed* will cover a big part on how to make your book go viral, before its release day. It includes things that can be done by you, without involving third parties.  

There are, however, many other things you can do.

First and foremost: research. 

The best way to learn anything, is when you yourself go out and do the research job, to find everything that's best for you and your book. So, grab your device or your computer's keyboard and check things out via your favorite search engine. 

It is time-consuming though. 

Reading success-stories is another great thing you can do, to keep your motivation level high.

Some of my favorite success-stories are:

Andy Weir

Paula Hawkins

Martha Hall Kelly