Michelle Smart
Read as much as you can and then read some more.
When you write your first book, expect it to be rubbish - it's a learning process and one in why you have to find your own rhythm and voice. I would say my first two books were utter dross, the third a marked improvement. Something clicked with me on my fourth; not just my voice but structure and tension too. Some authors are lucky enough to 'get' this from the off, but for the vast majority of us, it's something that assimilates over time.
When you write your first book, expect it to be rubbish - it's a learning process and one in why you have to find your own rhythm and voice. I would say my first two books were utter dross, the third a marked improvement. Something clicked with me on my fourth; not just my voice but structure and tension too. Some authors are lucky enough to 'get' this from the off, but for the vast majority of us, it's something that assimilates over time.
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Cintia
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Michelle Smart:
I'm an aspiring writer, but I'm dealing with two things: I get discouraged every single day because 96% of manuscripts are rejected, and I haven't had an idea for years, literally. There's too many people wanting to be writers, and knowing there's so much competition just kills me a little every day. When I get motivated, immediatly something appears about the industry that kills it. Any tips on how to deal with this?
Rachel
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Michelle Smart:
Will Marta, Raul's sister, from The Perfect Cazorla Wife, receive her own story?
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