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Goodreads asked Jane Messer:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Jane Messer You're learning a craft and techniques, it's not magic, it's practice. All writing can improve with practice. Read widely, and thoughtfully, read like a writer with keen attention. Live your life to the fullest. Takes notes, but don't be self conscious. Writing takes time, many years, keep at it. All writing is rewriting. Don't rely on getting drunk on red wine to write, don't tidy the house first.

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