Goodreads asked Paula Knight:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Paula Knight Read read read! Read the types of books, subject matter, and genres you wish to write. And turn up at the page - getting started is the hardest part. It doesn't matter if the first words you write are rubbish - that's why recycling was invented (partly). Always carry a notebook and have one by your bed, too. Buy a nice chunky thesaurus rather than using an online version: Seeing all those words in one place is awe-inspiring and you can happen upon new words while flicking through for the original one.

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