Goodreads asked Jess Steven Hughes:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Jess Steven Hughes You must develop a sense of self-discipline, a thick-skin and be persistent if you want to get your work published. Find a good writers support group that will give you good constructive criticism. Believe me, a good group is not going to tell you how wonderful your work is. They will poke holes through it because you to become a better writer. Listen to what the people have to say and then rewrite. Most of writing is rewriting.

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