A Goodreads user
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I am an inspiring writer. I would like to know: would you say that writing short stories is a great way to strengthen a writer's ability to put a story on paper?
Lois McMaster Bujold
First of all, learn the difference in definition and spelling between "inspiring" and "aspiring", which I believe was the word you were actually reaching for here. (Unless you were betrayed by your auto-correct, in which case brush up on your proofreading.)
Next, read this: https://www.pcwrede.com/worst-and-bes...
And the rest of Pat's on-writing posts, while you are at it.
Ta, L.
First of all, learn the difference in definition and spelling between "inspiring" and "aspiring", which I believe was the word you were actually reaching for here. (Unless you were betrayed by your auto-correct, in which case brush up on your proofreading.)
Next, read this: https://www.pcwrede.com/worst-and-bes...
And the rest of Pat's on-writing posts, while you are at it.
Ta, L.
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Hi Lois, I'm reading through the Vorkosigan saga for the first time and I am a big fan! I have been referencing your great GoodReads article for the past couple years to know what to read next.Unfortunately the link is now broken. Is this some kind of mistake? Was the post taken down on purpose? Thanks! https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/293438-the-vorkosigan-saga-reading-order-debate-the-chef-recommends
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