Stuart J. Whitmore
Don't aspire -- just write! It's fun to talk about writing and dream about various measures of writing success, but when it comes to being a writer, there is absolutely no alternative to actually doing it. Get words out of your head and onto paper or the screen. If you don't, you're a non-writer. If you do, you're a writer. No "aspiring" about it!
Of course, there's a difference between being a writer who publishes and a writer whose works are never seen by others, but you have to take the first step -- of writing -- before you can take later steps (publishing, having a movie made from your novel, becoming an eccentric millionaire, etc.). If you've been saying "I'm going to write" then go do it -- right now! Start writing. The clock is ticking.
Of course, there's a difference between being a writer who publishes and a writer whose works are never seen by others, but you have to take the first step -- of writing -- before you can take later steps (publishing, having a movie made from your novel, becoming an eccentric millionaire, etc.). If you've been saying "I'm going to write" then go do it -- right now! Start writing. The clock is ticking.
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Carla Doria
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Stuart J. Whitmore:
Hi Stuart, I've recently read "No Fanfare" and loved the story. I'm an aspiring writer myself and have a blog: http://carladoria.com/ and I try to promote new and young authors. Would you be interested in doing a Guest Interview for my blog? It would be related to the writing process in itself and the inspiration for "No Fanfare". You can contact me directly at carla@carladoria.com Cheers!
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