Goodreads asked R.J. Hogarth:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

R.J. Hogarth To read as many different genres of books as your time permits and observe the different styles and story lines of writers. Make a study of it and then compare what you observe with your life experiences. As an exercise, watch movies to study the plot structure and characterization to assess it critically for yourself. Once you find yourself having insights into great characters and great plots you can then begin writing short stories about themes you are passionate about using your life experiences to bring reality to your writing. Develop your own unique style to your writing. Then show your work to people qualified to give you an opinion of your work so you can assess your own ability before attempting to write a book. From that point the many publishing books and magazines available provide ample guidance as to the next steps involved. Perseverance and passion are necessary companions in what can be a lonely pursuit. Good luck!

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