Goodreads asked A.C. Warrilow:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

A.C. Warrilow Don't give up. Always get a manuscript assessment, take rejection on the chin, take a break, then get back in there. When you lose count of how many drafts you've done, you're half way there. Don't jump to self publishing, unless it's a short story or part of a anthology.
Surround yourself with good people whose judgement you trust.
Learn the craft of writing. You might be able to tell a good story, but if you don't have an understanding of the basics, you'll never be acknowledged as a professional.
Get a great editor, even someone who doesn't do your genre. They will give you a different perspective.
Don't force your writing, sometimes you need to back away, go back a few chapters. Go see a movie or binge watch Breaking Bad (seriously, character development and story arcs are amazing)
Get a great editor
Don't overstack your characters.
Only swear if have to, one good 'fu$&' in the best possible place, makes all the difference and has far more impact.
Get a great editor!!
Learn your craft.
If you've got a character that you're not sure what to do with after six chapters and you're shoehorning them in the plot, cut them and give their lines to other characters.
Don't be afraid to cut half your book if you're stuck.
Delete 70,000 words if your ending isn't working. Seriously, I did this.
Find a place that's special to you, away from technology and distractions
Go to writer's retreats, pop culture expos, listen to other authors.
Writing is hard, you're alone a lot. If you're single, date someone who can be quiet in a room with you. (Teachers and readers are great)
Watch old interviews or television shows on YouTube, listen to way people speak, the way they use to speak.
If you hear a great word, make a note of it. Which character would say it?
If you want more advice, email me. I don't cost too much :)

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