Goodreads asked Paddy Magrane:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Paddy Magrane The hackneyed advice about reading and writing loads is true, but don’t give yourself a hard time if you can’t manage both all the time. The most important thing to remember is that, even if you’re on a bus or walking the dog, if you’re thinking about your book you are, in effect, shaping it – and therefore driving it forward. Oh, and if a literary agent you like offers some editorial advice, take it. First of all, it’s free. Second, they know what they’re talking about. Third, they will be much more inclined to work with a writer who’s able to accept and act on feedback.

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