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The simple truth is that authors like making people squirm. If this weren't the case, all novels would be filled completely with cute bunnies having birthday parties.
If it feels a little confusing at first, the great moderators here always post an official welcome post to newbies' walls, which has all sorts of helpful links.( Even though it looks like you're finding your way around pretty well already.)
The simple truth is that authors like making people squirm. If this weren't the case, all novels would be filled completely with cute bunnies having birthday parties.
I tell the neophyte: Write a million words–the absolute best you can write, then throw it all away and bravely turn your back on what you have written. At that point, you’re ready to begin. — David Eddings