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If you’re a writer and have questions about writing and publishing—or want to know if I can read and critique your work—please do me the favor of reading these blog posts first.

• The Only Way to Know If You’ll Be a Successful Writer
• Golden Rule of Professionals: Be Specific and Ask Good Questions
• Best Advice: Have More Fun (Stop Worrying & Obeying)

I receive many e-mails from writers asking all kinds of questions—about contract rights, websites, blogging, pseudonyms, scams … you name it. Before you decide to contact me, try searching The Writer’s Knowledge Base for an answer. It’s curated by someone in the business you can trust.

If you’ve written me and I have not responded:
I respond to most personal messages I receive. However, if you ask me for a free consultation or a critique—a professional service you ought to pay for—I may ignore your message. I also ignore most publicity blasts or mass-mailed messages.

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