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Goodreads asked Amanda McIntyre:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Amanda McIntyre I used to hate the response "believe in yourself" when first starting out in this business, but it's so true. Writing is not for the faint of heart. If you're in it to make buckets of money--stop now. There are those doing well (some very well!) but the sea of authors on every level of published is vast.
You have to believe in your self, your stories. Hold on to your integrity, your kindness (it matters) your professionalism and work ethic. While none of those things guarantees success as a writer, it does help you be able to sleep at night.

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