Goodreads asked Richard L. Haight:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Richard L. Haight Look into your motivation for writing. I could not write well so long as my motivation stemmed from egoism. Once the motivation is clear, writing flows like a river to the ocean. If you wish to be a writer as a business, be aware that writing the book is the easy part. After that there is the marketing, promoting, etc. There is no getting around this part of the process, so instead of cringing and resisting, embrace it fully. It is the only sane option. That said, keep your conscience clear. There are plenty of unethical practices going on that you can take part in if you choose. The ethical approach is the best long-term approach.

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