1. Turn off the TV.
2. Read a lot, but don’t just read.
3. Be a spy.
4. Write!
5. Learn to type well.
6. Get a good thesaurus.
7. Simplify.
8. Learn the rules before you break them.
9. Find what interests both you and others.
10. Ask for criticism.
Ten Tips for Young Authors
By Aaron Shepard
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www.aaronshep.comCopyright © 1996-1998 Aaron Shepard. May be freely copied and shared for any noncommercial purpose as long as no text is altered or omitted.
1. Turn off the TV.
2. Read a lot, but don’t just read.
3. Be a spy.
4. Write!
5. Learn to type well.
6. Get a good thesaurus.
7. Simplify.
8. Learn the rules before you break them.
9. Find what interests both you and others.
10. Ask for criticism.