Susan Haught
I love this question, because I learned the hard way that you must learn the craft before you begin to write.
Education is your friend. Read everything you can, attend workshops and conferences, and surround yourself (at least sometimes) with other authors.
I spent an entire year writing my first novel only to learn it was a train wreck! I spent the next four years learning the craft, then the next two rewriting what I'd written. Not a good way to plot your writing life!
Second thing is NEVER EVER give up on your dream. Don't let anyone tell you you can't do it. You can, and should. If you've a story to tell, no one can tell it like you can.
Always learn. Always dream. Always read. Always write, and then write some more.
Best wishes!
Education is your friend. Read everything you can, attend workshops and conferences, and surround yourself (at least sometimes) with other authors.
I spent an entire year writing my first novel only to learn it was a train wreck! I spent the next four years learning the craft, then the next two rewriting what I'd written. Not a good way to plot your writing life!
Second thing is NEVER EVER give up on your dream. Don't let anyone tell you you can't do it. You can, and should. If you've a story to tell, no one can tell it like you can.
Always learn. Always dream. Always read. Always write, and then write some more.
Best wishes!
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