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Why advice would you give to aspiring writers?

What is your approach to writing?

Well, for me, I decided to take my God given talent to the classroom and LEARN more on the craft. I always thought it was admirable when a writer was dedicated enough to study their craft. I chose to get a four year degree, but I was a hopeless artist. I think workshops are okay as well. My approach is to apply the lessons I learned - things such as character development and syntax- - to stories that flow from me naturally. Also, my work is best described as character driven as opposed to plot driven, which also reflects my reading preference in all genres (even mysteries, I think, are better when the characterization is focal).

Write. Write. Write.
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I say this because sooooooooo many people talk about being a writer but choke when asked the question "What have you written?" I don't mean published, of course, but written. It is one thing to want to be a writer but it is quite another to actually sit down and dedicate yourself day in and day out to finishing a manuscript and then doing the real work, rewriting!

If you've actually written something that you'd like to see published, don't look for your favorite writer to help you to do so. We are not publishers! Instead, do what we did: dedicate yourself to the craft of writing, study the market, get an agent and prayerfully you'll see your book in print. If, for whatever reason, you cannot enroll in a writing class or workshop, at least work with a professional consultant to help polish your manuscript. Publishing is a wonderful business but is is brutally competitive, too. Don't half step!

If you were not a writer, what career would you have chosen?

Something in fashion (probably design) or I'd teach full time.

What inspires your writing?

Life in general keeps me inspired. The children I know and the children I meet and most consistently, MUSIC.