Liahona Whittle asked Jennifer Lynn Alvarez:

What are some ideas for becoming a good author???

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez Hi there!
Here are my best ideas for becoming a "good" author:
*Write a lot. Practice, practice, practice
*Read a lot
*Finish your books/stories. You learn the most by writing all the way to the end, even if you end up not liking the story
*Seek critical feedback from objective people
*Read articles online about the craft of writing, try reading several a week
*Write your first drafts without judgement. Just go, go, go!
*Once completed, let your first draft rest for a few weeks and then come back to it with fresh eyes
*Then revise, revise, revise! No draft is sacred. Often the best writing is rewriting
*Don't get hung up on each story. Finish it, let it rest, work on revisions, and move on to the next story
*If you don't know what to write about, write the type of book you like to read
*Be you, do you, write you!
*And be brave. It takes courage to write, finish, revise, and then submit a book to readers

I hope this list helps! Best of luck with your writing, Jennifer

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