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Goodreads asked C.J. Carella:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

C.J. Carella Write. Write at least 4-5 times a week (every day is better). If you're too impatient to jump through hoops for traditional publishing, consider releasing something by yourself. The tools are there to actually become a publisher rather than a vanity publisher, and you can reach readers on your own, but the option is not without risks and has no guarantee of success.
In general, if writing is not something you're driven to do, then it's probably not for you. The journey is bound to be painful an d frustrating, unless you are lottery-winner-odds lucky.

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