Goodreads asked Teresa R. Funke:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Teresa R. Funke I've worked with over a hundred clients as a writer's coach and many more through other avenues, and EVERY successful writer I know, started out in the same way. You read A LOT in the genre in which you want to write, and you read like a writer, studying how those authors worked. You go to author readings and ask questions, you read books on writing and subscribe to writing magazines. You go to writers' conferences and workshops. You join writers' groups or work with a coach. You write and write and write until you are happy with what you wrote, and then you send it out for critique or publication. We ALL follow this same journey and you will succeed if you are patient and are willing to learn. It's an exciting journey!

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