Goodreads asked David Tallerman:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

David Tallerman Make it your goal to write every day, even if it's only for a few minutes. If you miss a day then don't beat yourself up about it but vow not to do it again, because if you can't commit to the process of sitting down and writing then the chances of you learning anything else about the trade aren't great. Read as much as you can, both within your genre of choice and outside of it, and aim for a balance of non-fiction and fiction; both have plenty to teach.

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