Naima asked Sandhya Menon:

What is the writing advice you would give to aspiring authors?

Sandhya Menon Seek out a community of writers who are at the same stage as you to get feedback and emotional support. It's important to get better at your craft, but those friendships will also sustain you through the ups and downs of publishing. I also highly recommend reading Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott for a humorous--and encouraging--look at what it means to be a professional writer, and the Plot Whisperer Workbook and YouTube series for some really amazing craft advice. Hope this helps, Naima, and good luck!

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