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Goodreads asked Steven R. Southard:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Steven R. Southard Don't be scared, or put off by the odds against success. Although it's true readers prefer authors they've heard of already, the market seems always on the lookout for the next big talent. It could be you!

Don't tell yourself you could never write. If there's a story in you that you feel compelled to tell, let that urge carry you through all the difficulties. Good luck!

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