Working within the limitations of the shared world generally made the writing easier, because I didn't have to invent any of the characters or background, which is usually the hardest part.

Now I have to motivate myself much more than I had previously.

I now have to find a reason to write, every single day.

Try to meet as many authors, agents, and editors as you can.

How long it takes to write a book depends on its length.

The Internet offers an interesting combination of advertising and community - by participating in the community you can become an advertisement for yourself.

Everything that you read is an influence on everything you write, and you want to draw as many elements into your work as you can.