That, for me, is a very important test of a young writer's commitment because most of them are going to have to continue doing that when they've finished the program.
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The best thing about writing programs is that it rationalized the apprenticeship of a writer.
It's essential to have sacred time for writing. All successful authors have some daily commitment to keep on-track and moving forward.
One of the problems of writing is that anyone who commits themselves to that process has to believe that they're good.
I like to encourage young talented writers to try and help them get published and so forth, but that's all. That's the best I can do.
Writing will remain a passion project.
Any writer will be happy and good only if they know what they're doing and why they're doing it.
There's a lot of young authors out there, and people do seem to forget: in order to write well, you do need to have some experience.
Many writers are afraid of writing something bad, so they don't try or give up when their efforts don't lead to a masterpiece right away. If you work at it, you will improve.
Young writers need to be encouraged to write - just write - with no restrictions on form, style or content.
Normally, young writers have all the time in the world and they don't always use it well.