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Goodreads asked DeeDee Lake:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

DeeDee Lake Have a teachable spirit. Learn about the skill of writing and the writing business. Join a writer's critique group. Attend writer's conference even if you don't have a book to promote.
The writing industry is very relational - get good at making great friends.

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