Although it was harsh, consider yourself extremely lucky to have such a friend. In fact I wish I had an editor friend =P. Critiques only make you...
you can finish. Writing can be done anywhere. You may not have the time to write a novel but you can write about your experiences, dreams etc. If...
In this artistic generation, controversy sells. Just look at lady gaga lol. I would say write it just as you imagined. Its your dream....own it.
Writing is an expression of the voice within each of us. If one is depressed, angry etc. it may show clearly in the writing. Rather than aim to...
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