Write a book? Me?

I like these words - article Permission to Write... "Stop thinking that you have to be an expert or a professional to write your thoughts. It is your opinion. If it helps people or touches people, then brilliant! If your words and ideas do not resonate with everyone, then don’t take it personally".

My own worry is that I haven't read enough yet... I adore reading but I am a short story person recently due to time constraints. When I have free time I prefer to just write. Another worry I have is that there is so much lazy writing out there; I don't want to add to it! So I keep doing creative writing exercies and practicing.. practicing... I think it might be time to just write and press submit. Starting today - I am working on an entry for the McManus short story award.
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