Ærick Graham
Probably what I have to say is common practice. Stay in school, respect your elders, and play lots of video games. I mean A LOT of video games. Even the ones from the 80s.
Try that for five years. If you still have not made it like me, then maybe read books. Probably write. Stories. Study the craft. Make friends that also write. Critique and be critiqued. Don't be afraid to cry. Was it Hemmingway that said, sit at a typewriter and bleed. Maybe it doesn't have to be that particular bodily fluid. Read broadly. Some, like myself, went to college to get an English Literature degree to broaden our understanding of literature. Take creative writing classes and workshops. Write what is in your heart. Understand success is not one effort, but the totality of your effort and dedication.
Try that for five years. If you still have not made it like me, then maybe read books. Probably write. Stories. Study the craft. Make friends that also write. Critique and be critiqued. Don't be afraid to cry. Was it Hemmingway that said, sit at a typewriter and bleed. Maybe it doesn't have to be that particular bodily fluid. Read broadly. Some, like myself, went to college to get an English Literature degree to broaden our understanding of literature. Take creative writing classes and workshops. Write what is in your heart. Understand success is not one effort, but the totality of your effort and dedication.
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Ærick Graham:
Thank you for the information. Now can you tell me how to get over the fear of someone stealing your work? As you can tell I am working on this project and am hoping that I am good enough to finish and maybe make some money. If I make a name then so much the better. Nope, I do not have an ego problem unless you want to say that I am paranoid of losing something that is hard work. Thanks, Fellow Oregonian
Doris
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Ærick Graham:
Thank you for the information and I am so glad that I am not a weak minded fool with a fool hearty dream. I have had many jobs just to "survive" in this world and unfortunately ended up disabled. Too much time on my hands and read with hands 'itching' to join the world of fantasy. Would you ever do a book signing in Northeast TN, BAM in Johnson City, TN.? About 30 min. from my home.
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