Goodreads asked Cathy Maxwell:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Cathy Maxwell Believe in yourself. When you first start writing, you will go through a long period when only you will see the big picture. You can't expect even those who know you best to understand the stories and drive building in you to write. You will spend lonely hours when everyone is off having fun honing your talent. There will be frustrations with your work and also with how you are perceived, but keep the faith and keep working. Eventually, as you begin to experience success both large and small, you will gain recognition. However, in the beginning, you must trust this desire, this gift inside you to write--and do it.

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