Goodreads asked Sara Burr:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Sara Burr Read constantly. I read a lot of advice online, and I read tons and tons of books. I also listen to audio books when I drive. Reading is studying and it is absolutely vital to your craft.

Don't let fear of getting it wrong stop you from writing. Nobody gets it right on the first draft of their first book. Just sit down and type, or pull out a notebook and start scribbling the words down. You're going to revise anyway, I promise.

Find a writing community. I started out with an online community and then found a local community. I enjoy a mix of both. My writer friends are priceless. I never could have done this without them.

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