Goodreads asked Heather Nolan:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Heather Nolan The most obvious advice: read widley and constantly. Write even more constantly. Don't narrow your reading scope just because you have a genre you like. Keep reading things that feel like discoveries. And write every day. Keep a notebook on you for little words or lines that might slip away if not jotted down. Write as much as you possibly can. All of this develops your voice. Ask for critical feedback when you can. Not praise. Critical feedback. It is the most helpful and generous thing anyone can give you. Learn how to give critical feedback to others - this will help you learn to edit your own work more effectively. Submit everything, but be wary of submission fees until you feel like the investment might have a return. Get over the fear of submissions early and start building a CV early.

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