Val Neil
Finish the first draft. Accept that it will be crap. The real magic will happen in revisions. Find critique partners who can give you honest feedback, but also keep your vision in mind. Your book won't be for everyone so don't try to impress everyone.
I'm biased toward self-publishing, but you should research both traditional and indie and decide which is best for you. There are up-front costs with self-publishing and not everyone can afford that, but you have the benefit of writing what you what without gatekeepers holding you back.
I'm biased toward self-publishing, but you should research both traditional and indie and decide which is best for you. There are up-front costs with self-publishing and not everyone can afford that, but you have the benefit of writing what you what without gatekeepers holding you back.
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