Number one, learn the basics of grammar. Number two, don't ever think your words are carved out of stone. Words can be thrown away. And when you write something, always set it aside and let it age for a while and come back to it. And just stick with it.
Writing is a career that, except for the very few, offers little reward.
I've written two books of fiction. And a collection of short stories that came out in '96 was published by the University of Montana. My more recent books kind of detail my current state of affairs. Oh, just chaos and sadness. I've been contemplating old age a lot.