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Will Dean
@willrdean
Writer. The Chamber (out now in the UK, Aug 6 in the US) Ice Town (Nov ‘24). Team Tuva. Ridiculous St Bernard. Agent: Kate Burke.
Jun 6, 2024 • 28 tweets • 6 min read
10 years ago I was still stuck in the query trenches (lost & confused). Here’s a few things I’ve learned about writing/publishing in the past decade 🧵

1. Resilience. Rejection is part of the job. It gets easier. It’s not that your work isn’t good it’s that it isn’t a good fit. An old battered copy of Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2010 (red cover). Wood table backdrop. 2. As a writer the most important thing you can do is read. Read widely & read well. Read often. Prioritise reading. It’s like one free degree after the other.

3. Community. We are often hermits but we support each other. Find a tribe. Share experiences & celebrate their wins.