M. Joseph Murphy
Get rid of the word "aspiring". If you want to be a writer, write. If someone tells you you're not a real writer they are either rude or an idiot. Usually both.
You probably don't want to publish your first book. It took me 5 times before I came up with something publishable. Writing is a talent you have to practice.
If you want to publish the first book, hire a good editor AND a good proofreader before you submit it anywhere.
Finally, realize that no book will ever be perfect. There will always be flaws, things you'd like to change. But there comes a point you have to say "enough" and move on to something else. Otherwise, you'll be working on your first book for the rest of your life.
You probably don't want to publish your first book. It took me 5 times before I came up with something publishable. Writing is a talent you have to practice.
If you want to publish the first book, hire a good editor AND a good proofreader before you submit it anywhere.
Finally, realize that no book will ever be perfect. There will always be flaws, things you'd like to change. But there comes a point you have to say "enough" and move on to something else. Otherwise, you'll be working on your first book for the rest of your life.
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