Goodreads asked Michele Poague:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Michele Poague Write. It sounds so simple but the key to being a writer is to write. Don’t tell people about the book you want to write —write it down. Don’t worry about the grammar or plot. You can repair anything in the editing process but you must first have something to edit. When you get stuck, do character outlines. You will be surprised at how much you can learn about a character’s wants and needs when you start to imagine their background. Don’t worry if the character fits the needs of the story you're working on. Sometimes they will have a story of their own.

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