You don’t need a degree or workshops to write. I’m sure they help most people figure out the craft of writing but it won’t make you a better writer. Only you can do that with practice. 

Ohio-based Justin Chasteen is the author of several published short stories and yet to be edited novels. He holds a bachelor degree in Creative Writing yet argues the best way for an author to improve their craft is to write. He talks to us about building character before plot, the benefits of writing short stories and eliminating procrastination with a daily word count.