I tell aspiring writers that they should write. It’s the only real advice I have. If you think you have talent, then write. You’ll find out if you’re any good. And you’ll also find out that it takes a lot more than just talent to be a writer. You have to be willing to write on the days you don’t feel like writing, for a start. And you have to learn to finish things, and to start the next thing.

Neil Gaiman makes a living saying excellent things in excellent ways. This is just the latest example of his advice that I will attempt to take to heart in an effort to finally become a published author.