Goodreads asked Ben Schafer:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Ben Schafer Commit. I kind of danced around writing for years but only really got serious about it this year when I decided to stop blaming other people for my lack of progress. Agents and traditional publishers weren't taking me seriously, but looking back I can see that's because I wasn't taking myself seriously. When I decided to publish independently, the world opened up. It was tough, but rewarding work. So commit to yourself, take your craft and your story seriously, and pursue your dream to the best of your ability.

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