Goodreads asked Ron A. Austin:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Ron A. Austin Ah, I might have a few thoughts:

1. The craft of writing is objective. Most folks will say art is totally subjective; even folks who have a certain amount of ability, but focusing on subjectivity will keep you from pursuing measurable goals. Focus on learning as much theory and practical application as possible.

2. Practice, practice, practice. Try to practice at least one hour each day. If you can get two or three hours every once in a while, that's even better.

3. Some stories and even novels are experiments. I probably wrote a few hundred pages of creative work before I started submitting for publication.

4. Have as much fun as humanly possible. Great writing will elicit a complex range of emotions, especially from you as you develop a project. Somewhere in there should be feelings of euphoria, joy, and satisfaction. Do not let anyone talk you out of having fun.

5. Practice, practice, practice some more. And especially if you're a prose writer, start reading as much poetry as possible. Listening to song lyrics can also do a lot for improving concision and precision!

I hope this helps!!

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