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Jennifer Malech A person becomes good at their craft when they work at it every single day. If you want to become a better writer, start writing every single day. It's that simple.

Another tip I can give you is to make sure that you are always reading. Books will become your best teacher and greatest muse as a writer.
Jennifer Malech In the film adaptation of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Juliet Ashton answers it best, "It's a perfect job, sitting indoors and always near a teapot."

But, really, the best thing about being a writer is getting to see your ideas and feelings emerge on paper, transforming not only your life, but hopefully the lives of those who will read them, too.
Jennifer Malech I can never force inspiration, but I can at least encourage it. After making myself a pot of tea, I put on soundtrack music and get lost in the music that seems to be the true author of the story. When inspiration doesn't strike, I read a book. And, after a good read or two, inevitably, my writer's block is cured.
Jennifer Malech I woke up one morning, turned on the lights, and discovered that my bookshelves were empty. All that remained was one single note that simply read: What once was no longer exists.
Jennifer Malech In a heartbeat, I would travel to Narnia. Once I am there, who knows where the adventure would lead!

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