Goodreads asked Pam Van Allen:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Pam Van Allen Read books by other people, especially the classics. Study grammar in a formalized manner. While this may be boring to many, it's essential for good writing. In the self-publishing market, it's possible to get a book to market that is full of grammar mistakes. This looks unprofessional and reflects badly on the author community. It is our responsibility as indie authors to learn grammar and to have our work properly edited. Writing correctly is part of being an author.

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