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Writing

onlyadream

(2,223 posts)

6. I've written a few books

Reply to syberlion (Original post)

Sun Dec 11, 2011, 08:41 PM

Dec 2011

And writing definitely takes courage since you're putting yourself out there. It isn't easy. A great thing to do is to join a writers group (most public libraries have them, or you can find groups on line). They'll read your work an offer their expertise. I've learned so much form the group I go to.

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