Goodreads asked Bill Mathis:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Bill Mathis Read. Read. Read a lot. Write. Write. Write a lot. Get involved in writing groups. Get a coach or take classes if you can afford it. Absolutely, Learn to accept criticism! Have your work read and edited by competent persons; not your mother or best friends--though they are nice for encouragement, but usually not critical feedback. There's a lot of support and opportunities to learn in books and the internet, but don't spend all your time figuring out the correct or best way. Just write!

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