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Goodreads asked Eric B. Ruark:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Eric B. Ruark Develop a thick skin. Only a handful of the chosen will recognize your blood, sweat and tears as labor. To most, your skill, gift, whatever you call it will go completely unrecognized. Don't let it get to you.

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