The only thing an artist has to remember is to never lose faith in his vision.
To misuse one's talent, to be cavalier about it, to set it aside because of fear or sloth is unpardonable.
We all end up in the same place. Some sonner than others.
What's the worst thing about getting old? Getting old.
I think all good narration contains an element of mystery and suspense. If it didn't, if the storyline were predictable, we would have no interest in reading it.
Using a first-person narrator is simply a matter of hearing the voice inside yourself.