Kathy Cecala
Be persistent, learn to ignore unfounded criticism and naysayers, and just keep at it. I like Annie Lamont's advice about sh*tty first drafts: Get it all out there, then deal with it! Editing is key, and you do need to do multiple drafts, even on the computer.
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