Joy Martin
Be true to your real self. Develop your idea into a logical plot. Create a strong protagonist. Then let your characters carry the story. And do keep the following comment from a frustrated editor at the back of your mind: 'why can't authors simply tell a story from beginning to end without trying to be too clever!'
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