Goodreads asked Lioness DeWinter:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Lioness DeWinter Keep going! It will look hopeless at times, but there is an audience for everyone! Social media is a great place to start! Hang out with fellow writers, and find friends who have been writers for a while. Most of us started out on social media, and we're happy to help point you in the right direction. I started on a site sharing chapters through private messages, and people kept asking me where they could buy my books. Take the chance and run with it! Find a good self-publishing site and build your audience. Be nice to everyone, and block those who aren't. Always mark your copyright on your work (c), and register it with the patent office/intellectual property division in your country. Believe in yourself, even if you get a bad review or two. NEVER answer your reviews, regardless of the tone or content. Remember that everyone that you speak to in person or online may know someone in the industry who can help you, so be humble.

Last but not least: write for yourself first. If it doesn't move you, it probably won't move anyone else either. Be honest, and write what you know.

Thanks for listening! I wish every writer success!

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