Goodreads asked E.B. Barrett:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

E.B. Barrett Write what inspires you, whether it's familiar or not. Let the first draft flow--you are writing that for yourself, not an audience. Don't judge it, don't analyze it. Set aside that draft and outline the story. Then, rewrite with your outline as a guide. That second full draft is the one to consider having others read for feedback. The third draft could be a polish or it might need a full rewrite. Don't become discouraged. In between editing, you could be writing the next piece.

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