Discover everything about your characters that you can before you write your story. If you get stuck at any point, they will write your dialog for you. Votes: 15
An unedited manuscript is a first draft of story; but is not a finished product. Too many writers study the craft of writing but do not acquire the skills of an editor. Votes: 4
Writing is a craft, being an author is work, and having readers and a following is a gift. Votes: 2
Without imagination, writing is a stack of lumber, a sack of nails, and a locked tool shed. Votes: 1