Recently I was asked what advice I would give aspiring writers. That question covers a lot of ground. I refer to my writing experience as a journey. The journey started in 2003 when I first toyed with the idea of writing a novel. I didn’t get a taste of success until 2009 and things didn’t really get rolling until 2014. That’s six years to get started and eleven years to gain some success. ‘Some success’ does not make you a best seller. That journey continues. The first thing an aspiring author needs to understand is that the journey is a marathon not a sprint. Along the way you pass through a series of gates- milestones that don’t come easy. Each one presents its own special challenges. To complete the journey you need determination and perseverance. You need thick skin to handle rejection and the ability to take criticism and use it to get better. If that doesn’t sound like you, rent a movie. If it does, or you think you might have that stuff, check out my Goodreads blog or facebook posts the next several weeks. They will discuss those gates you pass through on the journey and what to expect from each.

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Ride easy,
Paul