Linda Maxie asked Martin Clark:

Hi Martin! I've written two nonfiction books and have decided to try my hand at a novel. I've never written a novel before! I've enjoyed all your books. My novel will be in a different genre than yours (cozy fantasy), but I wondered if you have either a) a book or other resource to recommend for a newbie or b) one piece of advice for a novice novel writer? Thanks, and I'm looking forward to your next book!

Martin Clark Linda: Good morning. And apologies--I still struggle to make my way around Goodreads, and I'm just now seeing this. My friend and mentor Tom Wolfe told me that seat-time, actually sitting down and writing every day, even when you don't feel like it, is the key to turning out good books. Me, I still write early every morning and still enjoy it. I think it's important to have the habit, the rhythm, and I'm convinced good things come from putting in the time. Good luck. And...oh...have fun with it. Best--MFC

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