Goodreads asked C.A. Pack:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

C.A. Pack My top five tips for aspiring writers is 1) never give up. At times the process of trying to finish a book can be overwhelming, but as the New York State lottery used to say, "you've got to be in it to win it." 2) Read, read, read. It's the only way to know what already out there and how to turn a phrase. 3) Get through the first draft without editing it. You can re-edit a sentence to death and never get past the first page. Just get the entire story down on paper and polish it in your rewrites. 4) Hire an editor to go over your manuscript before you send it out. They will help you polish it so it shines. At the very least, have it proofread so it doesn't go out with careless mistakes. And 5) enjoy the process. The ability to write is a wonderful gift, and you should enjoy the journey as much as the end result.

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