Ryan P. Freeman
"Make. Good. Art." (Niel Gaiman)
Also, keep reading and writing on a regular basis.
Keep writing. Ignore that dumb, antagonistic voice in your head (we all have one - seriously); and if you can't ignore him, then give it a funny accent and keep on writing.
Join a writer's guild.
Writing can be lonely and dedicated beta-readers notoriously hard to pin down. In my case, if it wasn't for all the community and pro advice I'm still gaining from the St Louis Writers Guild, I highly doubt any of my works would have seen the light of day.
Also, live your life! Go on adventures! Intentionally stretch yourself. Pay attention to the characters already surrounding you, and keep an open mind and an active imagination.
Also, keep reading and writing on a regular basis.
Keep writing. Ignore that dumb, antagonistic voice in your head (we all have one - seriously); and if you can't ignore him, then give it a funny accent and keep on writing.
Join a writer's guild.
Writing can be lonely and dedicated beta-readers notoriously hard to pin down. In my case, if it wasn't for all the community and pro advice I'm still gaining from the St Louis Writers Guild, I highly doubt any of my works would have seen the light of day.
Also, live your life! Go on adventures! Intentionally stretch yourself. Pay attention to the characters already surrounding you, and keep an open mind and an active imagination.
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