Goodreads asked Paul Colt:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Paul Colt That question covers a lot of ground for me. I refer to my writing experience as a journey. The journey started in 2003 when I first toyed with the idea of writing a novel. I didn't get my first taste of success until 2009 and things didn't really get rolling until 2014. That's six years to get started and eleven years to have some success. The first thing an aspiring author needs to understand is that the journey is a marathon not a sprint. Along the way you pass through a series of 'gates'- milestones that don't come easy. Each one presents it's own special challenge. To complete the journey you need persistence and determination. You need thick skin to handle rejection and the ability to take criticism and use it to make you better. If you don't have those qualities, rent a movie. If you have those qualities or think you might, check out my Goodreads blog or may facebook posts over the next several weeks. They will discuss the gates you pass through on the journey and what to expect.

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