Goodreads asked Dan Groat:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Dan Groat Read a lot. Write a lot. If you write fiction, read things in your chosen genre, but also read how-to nonfiction books on the craft and science of writing. There is a never ending supply of advice, but don't assume it's all good. It's great to have a target audience if you want to sell books. Therefore, it's smart to write for them, but the first person you need to please and move emotionally is yourself. The most talented and the biggest selling authors receive some negative reviews. If the negative comments are usable, then try to profit from them, but remember you'll never please everyone.

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