Shohreh Aghdashloo At the "The Kite Runner" theatre opening

A professional writing career doesn’t stop with your first book. Once your book has been published, plan a celebration and be proud of your success—but don’t quit your day job just yet. It’s very common for first-time authors to have success with a first novel only to find it difficult to get the next novel written or published. This sophomore slump can happen at any stage of your career.