What Makes a Writer Successful - Five Essential Attributes

Discover the five essential attributes that transformed Adele Parks from an aspiring writer to one of Britain's most successful and beloved novelists in this TEDxWarwick talk. Gain insights into the keys to enduring success in the competitive and creative writing industry as Parks shares her journey to becoming a bestselling author. Learn how she overcame challenges, honed her craft, and achieved recognition, including having her books translated into 31 languages and selling over four and a half million UK editions. Explore the importance of literacy advocacy and media engagement in building a successful writing career. Drawing from her experiences as an ambassador for literacy organizations and her contributions to national media, Parks offers valuable advice for aspiring writers and creative professionals. Understand the path that led to her receiving an MBE from King Charles III for her services to literature, and gain inspiration to pursue your own writing ambitions.

What makes a writer successful? | Adele Parks | TEDxWarwick