John Scalzi Quotes About Writing
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Ultimately the first, best step in getting your work noticed is to write good work. If people don't engage in your writing, no amount of serialization or free downloads is going to matter. You have to write something worth reading, and often it takes time to get at that level.
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We've already established whoever is writing us is an asshole.
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As a reader, I have a very short attention span and a low tolerance for boredom, and I find that comes in handy with my writing. If I get bored writing something, I pity the people who will then try to read it.
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Engrave this in your brain: EVERY WRITER GETS REJECTED. You will be no different.
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