You have to put yourself out there as a writer, you can’t play it safe.

Dan Alatorre
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Some writers make a living writing, but they still play it safe when it comes to doing so. They don’t ask for that one line that would make a huge difference in their readers’ lives. They don’t send out a query letter that says they have a great book idea. They don’t do anything that will get attention for their writing, except for putting it out there. Writers have to put themselves out there and not be afraid of rejection, because if you keep playing it safe, no one will ever read your work.

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