Goodreads asked Samuel Fleming:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Samuel Fleming You could fill a book with writing advice (and many authors often do). I'm nowhere near that point, but here are my suggestions:
First, and most important, is to find a writing routine that works for you, preferably at the same time every single day. No one wakes up after walking a mile here and there, and thinks that they’re going to run a marathon. No one wakes up after studying for a few weeks and expects to earn a college degree. Writing is no different. Consistency and practice.
Second, realize that you probably have a lot to learn. To write well, you must do two things: Read a lot and write a lot. By doing both you will develop your skills and eventually develop “muscle memory”; you will begin to intuit grammar, pacing, tropes and other important aspects of fiction writing.
Third, set goals and be realistic. Be honest with yourself about what you want: Do you want to write a family memoir strictly for your immediate family? Do you want to write a short story or maybe a novel for National Novel Writing Month? Do you want to get a publishing contract or self publish? Do you want to make a living with your writing and quit your day job? All of these will require different amounts of effort, commitment, and time.

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