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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Jamie Holt Sherfy Write, write and write some more. Do not fool yourself into believing you don't have the time and do not internalize criticism. Read good books and be real about watching videos on grammar, spelling, and writing techniques. Why videos, you hear and see, making it more likely to be remembered. If the people that read and/or edit your work are supercritical on a personal level, get rid of them. Most writers are supportive of each other, some are not. If you try to share your work with another writer and they become discouraging toward you personally, they are probably dealing with jealousy or competitiveness. Especially if they turn every conversation about writing into a discussion about their own work. However, do not allow yourself to defend every criticism that your first readers and editors point out. If you aren’t mature enough to hear any negatives toward your writing then edit your own work and stop wasting other people’s time.
Recognize when what you have written is just bad. Sometimes we don’t realize it until we’re halfway through the story. Take away what’s good and toss the bad with dignity.
Recognize when what you have written is just good and be willing to put it out there.

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