Advice for New Writers Looking to be Published

Question: What advice would you offer a new writer wanting to get their first novel published in today’s highly competitive publishing environment?
Brenda Chapman here.
The publishing world is almost the exact opposite from the creative, solitary world of a writer. Whereas an author must open themselves up to feelings and intuition, publishing demands a business-like, pragmatic approach. Contracts, agents, advances, royalties … every aspect can be intimidating and overwhelming for an author emb...