Keith Scribner
1. Read, read, read.
2. Write, write, write.
3. Read some more.
4. The only difference between a writer and a non-writer is that non-writers don't write. (This might be paraphrased from Tobias Wolff, and if not, he's got a lot of other good advice for aspiring writers.)
5. "'Keep a low overhead. You're not going to make a lot of money.' And the next thing I say: 'Don't live with a person who doesn't respect your work.' That's the most important thing..." —Grace Paley
2. Write, write, write.
3. Read some more.
4. The only difference between a writer and a non-writer is that non-writers don't write. (This might be paraphrased from Tobias Wolff, and if not, he's got a lot of other good advice for aspiring writers.)
5. "'Keep a low overhead. You're not going to make a lot of money.' And the next thing I say: 'Don't live with a person who doesn't respect your work.' That's the most important thing..." —Grace Paley
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