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Rocky

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Hello everyone,;-)

I have great ideas and topics to write about and express my self through-but however, what's holding me back is the fact that English isn't my mother tongue language.So,the question is:to be able to write novels do I have to be a native speaker in order for my readers to be satisfied with my level of English grammar?:cool:
 

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If you have a great story to tell, your editor will take care of that.

Look at how much success Stephanie Meyer has had -- her writing sucks, but people want to read her stories. And she's a native speaker.
 

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not a teacher

Joseph Conrad didn't learn English until he was an adult.
 

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Thank you Barb_D and Vidorr for your uplifting words,they filled me with high spirits and optimism .:up:
 
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