As a writer, I know that writing is hard work. Talent helps, but discipline, determination and persistence will take me where I want to go.

I also try to keep in mind what what authors Jack Bickham and David Ebershoff say about writing (sidebar). 

For me, talking about writing isn't writing. Thinking about writing isn't writing. Only the act of putting words down on paper (or "cyber paper", if you will) is actually writing. I may be "working" on a novel or article while staring off into space, or doing research, or brainstorming an idea with a friend. But unless I'm actually putting words down on paper on a regular basis, I'm just a "wannabee" writer.

If I want to be published, I have to write something, and that "something" has to be publishABLE. Which means I must study my craft and put into practice what I learn.

There are no shortcuts, no magic formulae.

WRITE NOW!

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