That reaction is actually why I write.
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Someone on the DeviantArt Literature forums asked the question, "Some things you know now you wish you knew sooner?"
This was my answer:
Humor has its place in almost every great story, article, and nihilist employment application. The first three Star Wars movies wouldn't have been anywhere as good without Han Solo or the droids. Becoming a better writer can take years, but Mel Gibson hates Jews forever. Read and write what interests you not, what makes you money. Don't expect an edit button on your Deviantart posts without a Platinum Deluxe Membership which is below the one that some models have. Don't use a typewriter because it can't connect to the internet. Always have an ending worked out in advance, *especially* if its a grocery list.