with my published works. I never
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my writing to my teachers, friends or my family again because they were dream
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.
I had four children at the time. While the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months. I chose a
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and mailed it. A month later I received a contract, an advance on payments, and a request to start
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another book. Crying Wind, which became a best seller, was translated into fifteen languages and sold worldwide. My first book also became required
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in native American schools in Canada.
In the
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year I ever had as a writer I earned two dollars. In my best year I earned 36,000 dollars. People ask what college I
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, what degrees I have and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is: “None.” I just write. I’m not a genius. I use an electric typewriter that I paid a hundred and twenty nine dollars for six years ago. I do all the housework and fit my writing in a few minutes here and there. I’ve written eight books. To all those who dream of writing, I’m shouting at you: “Yes, you can. Don’t listen to them.” I don’t write right but I’ve succeeded. Writing is
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