You need it all: the harsh truth about becoming a successful writer

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Writingwell is not enough.

Craftinga solid plot or a good readisnot enough.

Workinghard and hustling isnot enough.

Luck is not enough.

There are thousands of people out there who can do each of those things above that will never find success as a writer. Talent is common. Writing well isn’t necessarily good storytelling and vice versa. Hard work can’t make up for a complete lack of ability. Most of all, luck isn’t everything.

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