Goodreads asked Madeleine Mitchell:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Madeleine Mitchell Writing the book is the easiest part. The editing afterwards is the worst process and the most disheartening. I hate it. Write about what you know, but don't be afraid to research until you can write about what you didn't know. Be concise. Don't use ten words where you can use one. I cut my teeth on short stories but in fact, they are incredibly hard to write well. Write from the heart. Use your own experiences. But there's a fine line between sharing those experiences and being over indulgent. Always bear in mind that you're writing to entertain others.

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