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Goodreads asked Arthur Shapiro:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Arthur Shapiro Write, write, and write some more. The more you write the more your work will be enjoyable and the better you will get at it.
Also, join a writer's group and get some feedback. It helps a great deal. But, make sure you learn separate the feedback you get into "worthwhile," "I'll think about it" and "that's not helpful."

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