David Bodanis
I suppose it's two fold. Once you've actually started writing, try to find some topic or story that you really care about: one that pulls you into it, and you'd be frustrated to have to leave behind. And, to start writing, it often helps to be in some job that gives you practical experience in writing, even if it's not exactly the type of writing you want to end up with.
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