Goodreads asked Aparna Preethi:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Aparna Preethi Never stress on writing. Go at your own pace. Many advice you to keep everything planned. Right from the plot line to the chapter division. But I have never done those. Though it might be helpful, follow only if it suits. If you want to develop the story or think about the plot line only as you write each chapter, that is fine. There is nothing to be sorry or feel bad about it. More importantly, stay motivated. Know what will motivate you and just keep yourself motivated now and then. Because writing and completing a book is a long time process. Ups and downs, mood swings, stress from everyday life will hit you now and then. But never give up. Also do not worry about grammatical errors while writing. Your first draft is just for you to express your thoughts and complete the story. Just go with the flow. You can fix the plot holes, grammar and whatsoever in the second and upcoming drafts. Because completing the first draft will itself encourage and boost you. All the best to everyone out there, who are ready with a story for readers. You got this!

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