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Goodreads asked Lorilyn Roberts:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Lorilyn Roberts 1. Don't give up.
2.Find a writer's group.
3. Read books on writing.
4. Go to writer's conferences.
5. Take courses on writing, if possible.
6. Make sure you familiarize yourself with your computer if that's how you will write. Know how to back up your writing, et cetera.
7. Set goals and stick to it.
8. Focus on the process and not the outcome.
9. Know you won't get it right the first time.
10. Re-write, re-write, re-write.
11 Find a mentor or beta readers to help you grow as a writer.
12. Enjoy writing - make it your passion, not a chore.
13. Don't let anyone take away your dreams to become an author.

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