Goodreads asked Andrew Emery:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Andrew Emery Read a lot. Read widely, read deeply. While it can be intimidating - most of us aren't going to be able to write like our heroes - it teaches what good writing is, and reading widely shows that there are many types of good writing, and you may be able to master one of those. And if you hate what you write first time, try a different genre, a different perspective. You might find your perfect niche on the 4th or 5th go. And find good readers and editors who'll give you honest feedback. And then listen to it.

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