Dear young writer, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gina Fiametta, and I am an author. I’ve self-published one novel and have several others in the works. I’ve spoken at a couple of events and sold my book at many others. I’ve kept a blog and maintained a website for years, and I’ve got a little over a year of making money on Patreon under my belt now. I’ve researched the publishing industry, read books and blogs, queried agents, gone to author talks, attended panels, and rubbed elbows with other indie authors and booksellers. I’ve got a bachelor’s degree in English, which means I’ve spent four years reading…