I would never have been a good scientist - my attention span was too short for that.
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People have the right to call themselves whatever they like. That doesn't bother me. It's other people doing the calling that bothers me.
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I was raised Baptist, and I like the fact that I got my conscience installed early.
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Third, for people who aren't doing it already, take classes - they're worthwhile. Workshops or classes - a workshop is where you do actually get feedback on your work, not just something where you go and sit for a day.
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A workshop is a way of renting an audience, and making sure you're communicating what you think you're communicating. It's so easy as a young writer to think you're been very clear when in fact you haven't.
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