Goodreads asked Mike Cavanagh:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Mike Cavanagh Write. Seriously - don't get hung up about what to write about or how or who for or how good or bad it is or anything else. Tackle all that at a later date. Right here, right now, write. Human brains are complex and marvellous things and can deal with creativity and with crafting in equal measure. If you get on a bit of roll, let it flow. Don't stop to correct or check, just keep writing. Have two 'hats' - the free thinking devil may care creative one (feathers, lightening bolts, viking horns, whatever) and the 'get it right' hat (starched, crisp lines, all function over form). Both are invaluable just remeber which one you're wearing and need to wear at any one particular time.

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