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Goodreads asked Janet H. Swinney:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Janet H. Swinney Dispel all romantic notions, and be certain that this is really what you want to do. Because this is a tough old business, and unless you are EXTREMELY lucky, you will experience rejection lots of times. Rejection can trigger lots of unhealthy sentiments in the person who experiences it. Do you really want to damage your soul in that way?

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