Carolyn McBride
Approach writing with the knowledge it won't bring you fame or fortune. But if your characters won't shut up, write down everything they say. If they're too quiet, ask them questions. Listen to how people speak. Observe their uniqueness. Keep journals of your thoughts, what you see, what you hear that sticks in your brain, odd quotes, interesting sounds. Know that your writing will never be perfect, (no one's is) so turn off your inner perfectionist, and just WRITE!
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