Ella
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Mary E. Pearson:
I loved Kiss of Deception! And I can't wait for The Beauty of Darkness. Do you have any advice for young writers that want to make it in the big world? Thanks :)
Mary E. Pearson
Absolutely. Read, which if you are on goodreads, I am sure you are already doing! Reading is one of the best preparations for writing. But also write--don't just think about writing and say you will do it when you have time--make the time! And on a regular basis. Writing begets writing. Become your own best critic. Be honest with yourself about what is not working. Read books on the craft of writing! Learn from other authors. I have a huge library of books on the craft of writing. I can't resist learning how other writers attack their craft. I learn something from each one. If you go to my website, marypearson.com, you will see a "For Writers" page. I list a few books and resources there.
Be persistent and patient. It takes YEARS to hone your craft, and that is the joy, in watching your writing tool chest grow. There is always more to learn.
Go for it!
Mary
Be persistent and patient. It takes YEARS to hone your craft, and that is the joy, in watching your writing tool chest grow. There is always more to learn.
Go for it!
Mary
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Ava
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Mary E. Pearson:
For an Author, how do you keep yourself motivated to stick to the story your writing? Sorry, if that doesn't make sense, but I started a writing a story over the summer about a girl in the Victorian era, bent a fulfilling the wish of her true love, to end her life that will end his suffering. I feel like I packed way to much info into the story so far, getting rid of almost all of her family in a carriage accident,
Abby Smallwood
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Mary E. Pearson:
Why did the second book end the way it did? If you aren't making a third it defeats the purpose of ending it that way. That's how I feel anyways. But I loved the books none the less,and I am just hoping for another if not just clarification to the end of the trilogy to help settle my nerves.
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