Goodreads asked Gregory S. Close:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Gregory S. Close Don't ever assume you will have time to write later. Whether it's later in the hour, later in the day, or later in your life, in all cases you probably won't.

Write when you can, while you can. You still have to make time for friends and family and life, but that balance between life and writing must be made consciously, and not under a careless assumption.

Also, accept critique graciously and with an open mind. A good editor is your best defense against crap writing.

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