Goodreads asked J. Paige Straley:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

J. Paige Straley Our ancestors sat by the fire and traded stories all night. That's how lore and history got passed down. It was all verbal, all in terms of stories. IMHO, it created a demand for good stories in our minds, and passion fora good yarn is still there.

So, Story is king. Make sure you can tell a story. For instance, try reading aloud to friends or children. (Hint, this is performance). If they like it, good. You are a storyteller. Now, expand on that.

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