1 - Writers read. You must acquire a sense of the value of language by reading. 2 - Everyone watches television and so the value of writing has been radically degraded in the past ten years. Be realistic about what you can accomplish and how it must be accomplished. 3 - You should ask yourself why you want to write.
Some people think it is fun and glamorous.
Some people want to witness what they perceive as the truth. 4 - Look at the lives of writers. Those who publish in packs are often unread after their time. 6 - Luck is important since life is not fair. But work is also important.