Ian M. Rogers
Write a lot, take your writing seriously, and find a community: whether it's through an MFA program, your old high school friends, or online message boards. Having other people read your work and give you honest feedback gives you perspective on what's working and what's not working, which helps you improve!
Also, there are TONS of publication options for authors now beyond traditional literary agents and self-publishing. Small presses have been awesome to me, and there are also free online options like Wattpad or Issuu that can help you share your work with a limited budget.
Also, there are TONS of publication options for authors now beyond traditional literary agents and self-publishing. Small presses have been awesome to me, and there are also free online options like Wattpad or Issuu that can help you share your work with a limited budget.
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