Goodreads
Goodreads asked Sheri-Lynn Marean:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Sheri-Lynn Marean Do your research. The book; GMC by Debra Dixon is a fantastic resource. If all you do is figure out goals, motivation and conflict, then your story will be a whole lot stronger. I also recommend Structuring your story by K.M. Weiland. There are a lot of great resources that don't cost too much. And study your favorite authors and what you like about their characters. Get beta readers and make sure you hire an editor after you are all done and think it doesn't need it.

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more