Maria V. Snyder
Persistence is my biggest advice. I’d been writing for ten years and submitting for eight before I sold anything. Learn the craft of writing as well as the business of writing and attend writer’s conferences and classes if you can. Consider that time an apprenticeship. Be wary of predators, if someone is asking you for money proceed with the utmost caution. Get feedback on your stories from fellow writers before submitting. Joining a critique group is very helpful. I also find that if I let a story sit on my desk for a few weeks I can pick out all the problems, typos and inconsistencies easier. And I agree whole heartily with Stephen King’s advice in his book, On Writing. He wrote, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” And don’t give up! Ever!
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Hi! First of all, I´d like you to know I love your books, and I certainly can´t wait for another year to read Dawn Study (it´s a really long time, that´s evil). I´d like to know if you have plans on touring on Mexico City. Another question, will there be Ari´s POV on Dawn Study? That would be interesting
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Hi Maria I just finished reading dawn study and I was wondering if at some point there would be a book about Liana?
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