I think what I would say to my younger self, and probably to younger, just starting-out writers is that a lot of times you're just afraid to put yourself out there, and it's uncomfortable because it's working up the courage to do something, to push yourself to do those things.
“In the U.S., you have so many rules, everything's regulated and structured. When you make a mistake, you pay for it -a lot.”
“I have never believed you make your case stronger by bad-mouthing your opposition.”