Goodreads asked Susan Signe Morrison:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Susan Signe Morrison My teenage son says: “My stories are character-driven.” So….focus on your character description. The plot comes naturally from a really riveting character or set of characters. Also, write every day if you can. Keep a journal or diary—it's so good for your writing skills. It’s like a sport or skill—you need to practice piano playing on a regular basis to be a good player. Is playing scales what you would perform in a concert hall? No, but it heightens your abilities and makes them sharp.

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