Hi I'm Isaac

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Just figured I'd introduce myself and wondering if anyone has any general advice for a new(ish) writer. I love sci-fi and fantasy
 

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Hello Isaac.

:welcome:

If you want to write for money, you sell skill. If you have not taken formal instruction on writing for the areas you want to focus on, take some. There are free learning materials online or you can take classes you pay for. There are plenty of books on writing. Just reading isn't going to be enough to be able to write well.

You did not give us much (e.g. writing goals, writing skill, and so forth). If you provide more information, of what you need and want, someone can provide a better response than what I provided.
 
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Greetings, Isaac!

My only advice is get used to the grind of constant revising.

Best of luck, and welcome to AW!
 

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Hi Isaac,
Welcome to AW! There are lots of great threads on writing, and more specific stuff in the science fiction and fantasy area. Hopefully you will find what you are looking for to help with the writing.
 

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Hey Isaac. Welcome. Check out Stephen King's On Writing. I found it really informative. Welcome and good luck.
 

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Welcome to AW Isaac. Looks like the others have given you some good starter points, so best of luck.