Goodreads asked Jon Gamble:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Jon Gamble The best way to start is to create your characters first. Jot down their characteristics, how they speak, their mannerisms, their likes and dislikes. You have to create real characters if your story is to take shape. Once you become familiar with your characters they will start to speak with you. I know that sounds weird, but you'll start to have conversations with them, you'll smile at their wit, sympathise with their woes. Now you have a solid base from which your story can evolve.

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