Goodreads asked Kim Wells:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Kim Wells Just write. Don't worry about if it's good or not. Just write it. It won't be good, at first. But you can edit a bad draft into a good one with time and effort and practice. You can't turn a blank page into a good story unless you put one word after another.

Also: hone your craft. Practice good grammar, good spelling. Good formatting. Do good research. Don't say "this crucial element of my story is something I know nothing of" and then say "Meh. It doesn't matter." GOOGLE IT for the love of Pete! I will not be inspired to read your story if the description is poorly written, has errors all over the place, or if you laugh at the idea of research.

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