You don't start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it's good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That's why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.

Beware At war Or at peace, More people die Of unenlightened self-interest Than of any other disease

Third, for people who aren't doing it already, take classes - they're worthwhile. Workshops or classes - a workshop is where you do actually get feedback on your work, not just something where you go and sit for a day.

I'm me, and I'm here, and I'm writing.

I wanted to write a novel that would make others feel the history: the pain and fear that black people have had to live through in order to endure.

In order to rise From its own ashes A phoenix First Must Burn.

Nothing. It just finds you a lot more attractive than it does most Humans. What can you do with a beautiful woman that you can’t do with an ugly one? Nothing. It’s just a matter of preference.