Fiction Factor Newsletter

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Excuses, Excuses... How to Guarantee Failure as a Writer by Lee Masterson

A couple salient points from this article:

Poor writers make excuses for their work. Good writers revise and polish their words until every point shines.

Refusal to learn about current trends, ignorance of changing requirements and a lack of regard for the advice from already-successful authors will mark you as an amateur.

If you want it enough, you'll sacrifice a few things and create the time to write.

The ability to look at where your story is going wrong and offer advice should be treasured.

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http://www.fictionfactor.com/articles/failure.html