Colleen Rowan Kosinski
Although talent is important, not giving up is probably even more important. Also, having a very thick skin is necessary. You are putting yourself (in your work) out there to be judged--by crit partners, agents, editors, and eventually readers. You can't let critical comments crush you.
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