Goodreads asked Ellise C. Weaver:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Ellise C. Weaver Just start. It doesn't matter where. If you already have a scene or a partial scene in your mind, start there. That's what I did. Now, that same scene is in the middle of my first book. I just wrote scene after scene and determined that it went before or after the original scene. Probably not the way you'd learn in school to become a writer, but it has worked beautifully for me.

Also, keep writing. Once you have published a book, your readers will be excited about reading something from you again. Just keep writing!

Set goals and accomplish them. Example, I will write 1,000 words Monday - Friday. Or set a publishing date and keep up the pace in order to accomplish that goal.

There are so many things you can do. Don't get discouraged. Think positive! Think--I can do this! And then DO IT! :)

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