Monday, March 08, 2010

DiAnn Mills (Advice for Novelists, Part 112)

Today we enjoy another piece of advice from a bestselling author in my Advice for Novelists series in which editors, authors, agents and publicists answer the question. Take it away DiAnn:

"If you could say one thing to aspiring novelists, what would you say?"

Don’t give up.
Write everyday.
Read the books written in your genre.
Read and reread how-to books.
Attend conferences - yes, spend the money and work the conference
Actively participate in a writer’s group
Share what you know with other aspiring novelists
Pray!

--Diann Mills, author of Breach of Trust, Sworn to Protect, A Woman Called Sage, and more. Visit her website.

4 comments:

Eeleen Lee said...

yes definitely , share what you know with others, no one fails to benefit

Rachael Phillips said...

Thanks, Diann! That confirms what I'm trying to do. Hope to see you at Mount Hermon!

Sarah Elisabeth said...

Great tips!

I finally picked up a copy of your book, C.J. Can't wait to read it!

Sarah Elisabeth

Carol J. Garvin said...

More excellent advice! It confirms all those things that we sometimes forget are important. Thanks, DiAnn and CJ.