Yes. I saw myself as a Writer & Author. I always love reading books & storytelling. The top 3 choices were Kindergarten Teacher & psychologist/psychiatrist & author/writer.
Yes. I read my book reviews, it helps to be engaged with your reviewers, readers, bloggers, etc. to respond to their reviews. I haven't gotten any bad reviews yet. If I read any bad reviews, it will help guide me to become a better writer for my next book.
I would tell my younger writing self to publish my books earlier & update my writing skills. I would have bought a laptop when I was 18. Learn how to write & publish a book.
All my English teachers told me that I'm very creative, I should consider writing books and becoming an author. I've been writing since I was 14 in 1999 when I had a notebook. I started self-publishing in 2015.
1. Buy notebooks, and start writing any topics, subjects, thoughts & feelings down, etc. 2. When you have 200 pages, then you can start typing & editing your book through Microsoft Word or any other writing platform. 3. Take your time writing one book at a time, then publish. 4. Don't rush publishing, because it takes time to earn any money from your book. 5. Enjoy the rewards after publishing your book or books. 6. book reviews are important for every book being published.