Read. Then read some more. When you're tired of that, read yet more.

Read good stuff. Read bad stuff. Learn to tell the difference.

Then write.

Write some more. Repeat as necessary.

Writing bad stuff is easy. Writing good stuff is hard. You won't automatically write good stuff, but if you have learned to tell the difference between good and bad you'll be able to see it for yourself.

This is not an easy road. I've been writing for half a century, and while I'm getting better I sure as hell ain't good!

Oh. Don't be afraid to join a criticism group. Helping others to write better makes you a better writer.

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