This post might contain affiliate links. Just thought you’d like to know.  The first year of author life is hard.  In fact, it can be downright shocking.  But don’t be discouraged.  Royalties and reviews aren’t the only way to mark your success, as a writer. 1- New Contacts Writing and publishing cannot be accomplished on one’s own. There are cover designers, editors, reviewers, formatters, readers, lovers, haters… the list goes on and on.  Behind each job lies a person. I know it’s strange.  But a real, live human being is on the other end of your emails and job offers.   Even the most introverted of writers must branch out and…