Ask the Novelist

Dear Bill,
What's the difference between a writer and an author?
--Wanna-Be Writer/Author

Dear W-B W/A,
Most simply put, a writer steals material from a variety of sources while an author plagiarizes material from a variety of sources.
--BD
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Dear Bill,
I have the soul of a poet. What do I really need to live my dream?
--Gifted

Dear Gifted,
A trust fund.
--BD
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Dear Bill,
Two quick questions. Will you read the manuscript of my novel? It's just over 1,200 pages. And how can I be sure to make some money with it?
--First Draft Done

Dear FDF,
No, and take it to your local bank, hit the teller in the head with it, grab some cash, and run.
--BD