Goodreads asked Rachel Favilla:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Rachel Favilla If you have a book in you, don't let anyone tell you that you don't. And write. Write and write and write. Write until you're sick of your keyboard and need a break. Then return to work the next day. You'll probably cringe at your earlier work as you become more experienced (I can't read the stuff I wrote in high school without throwing up in my mouth a little bit), but the longer you write, the more time you have to develop and get to know your unique literary style - and it's THIS uniqueness that sells.

Remember that George Clooney didn't make it until he was in his 40s (yes, really), Blade Runner did terribly in the Box Office when it was first released (and now it's a cult classic) and Vincent Van Gough didn't sell any paintings while he was alive (!!!). Just because you aren't a best seller today, doesn't mean you won't be in the future. Or maybe you're destined to be niche and that's cool as well. Regardless, if YOU love your work, I promise that there are other people out there who will love it too. But YOU have to love your work first. YOU have to be your first fan. That part is ESSENTIAL.

And appreciate your audience, no matter how small. Enjoy every positive review (screen shot it and read it often), yet don't expect EVERYONE to adore your work. You aren't writing for everyone. You are writing for YOUR audience. Figure out who THEY are and aim to serve THEM.

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