Goodreads asked Debra Clewer:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Debra Clewer In 2015, I signed up for some writing workshops at our local library. I had no idea where to begin. The workshops were presented by ABC: Open Projects Riverina producer. From there I took out subscriptions to Writer's Digest and the American group Children's Book Insider. I found plenty of helpful advice on story structure, opening lines, plot twists etc. One of the first pieces of advice I read was to read 100 books in the genre for which you intend to write. I'm still reading as much Junior Fiction (or Middle-Grade) fiction as I can for contemporary children. It was a great piece of advice so I suggest that for aspiring writers. I have also joined several Facebook writing groups, both open and closed. One group recently set up a closed critique group and I have found this really helpful for feedback on each other's work.

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