Thank you! I looked at your page and I see that you are quite young. Here's some advice that you might find useful. I entered writing contests when I was in high school, then I worked for my college newspaper. I wrote articles for magazines like Reader's Digest, Parents, etc. Later I wrote a regular column for my local newspaper. Journalism is stressful in my opinion, but that type of writing forced me to work with a deadline, and with an editor who was militant about slashing my word count (we got paid by word count). My advice is that you work as a writer as much as you can - all different types of work. A variety of experiences will help you reach your goals. You'll meet fascinating people along the way too! Believe in yourself, never give up, and enjoy every minute of the journey. <3