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Goodreads asked Laurel Saville:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Laurel Saville It's harder, will take longer, and make you less money than you hope -- most likely, anyway. This is no reason to quit, though! Just be realistic and keep at it. Especially the revising. People sometimes send me their work, and it's pretty clear they don't really want feedback or advice, but are just hoping for connections. If someone takes the time and interest to read your work, pay close attention to their impressions, try and learn from their feedback, and keep editing and improving your work.

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