Goodreads asked Patricia Reding:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Patricia Reding Read, read, read, read, read . . .

Edit, edit, edit, edit, edit . . .

Cut, cut, cut, cut, cut . . .

- Above all, keep going, keep trying, keep seeking, keep writing. Everyone has a story. Some of us share our stories with others. Doing so puts us in a highly vulnerable place. Not everyone will like what we write - but some will.

There are many who say they want to write, but few who do so. If you are so inclined, take the plunge, but be prepared for both acceptance and rejection. The first can be a heady thing, the last can be hurtful - but we should embrace both, as it takes both to help us to hone our craft.

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