Goodreads asked Kimberly Dean:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Kimberly Dean Learn your craft and do your homework. Do everything you can to become the best writer you can possibly be, BUT listen to your gut. People in this industry love to throw out advice. Some of it is great, but a lot of it is pure hooey. Just because a big-time author tells you to do something or an agent demands you make changes doesn't mean they're right. This can be one of the hardest things to learn. Don't be inflexible or a smarty pants, but develop a backbone. This is your story, your business, and your dream. Trust in yourself to make things happen.

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