So You Want to Write a Novel

I haven't had this exact conversation with anyone, but I could have. Being a writer is like being a doctor; we attract people like magnets who wish to talk about their writing dreams, ailments, troubles and complaints. I love encouraging people to write. I really do. But, if one more person tells me they want to write a novel who isn't willing to join writers groups, take classes, read hundreds of other's novels and books on writing, or regularly write things that they know will end up in the trash because it's just not up to snuff, I'll be emailing them this video.