Libbi Duncan
First, keep in mind that every author has different advice for aspiring writers. If you don't like mine, or find that it doesn't work for you, don't give up. Try someone else's advice.
With that said, here's what worked for me:
1.) Read as much as you can.
2.) Write as much as you can.
3.) Set goals and track your progress.
4.) Don't be afraid to share your work and get feedback.
5.) Use feedback to revise, edit, rewrite, and repeat until the work is done.
6.) Don't edit during the rough draft. Worry about perfection later.
7.) Never give up. Never surrender.
With that said, here's what worked for me:
1.) Read as much as you can.
2.) Write as much as you can.
3.) Set goals and track your progress.
4.) Don't be afraid to share your work and get feedback.
5.) Use feedback to revise, edit, rewrite, and repeat until the work is done.
6.) Don't edit during the rough draft. Worry about perfection later.
7.) Never give up. Never surrender.
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