Ed James
My advice is to write, make mistakes, learn from them and keep writing. If you write a lot, you'll get better.
Focus on showing character and the story, never tell, i.e. don't have huge info dumps explaining things; either cut it (it's unnecessary to the story) or make it active (have people discuss it if it is necessary).
Work with an editor - whether that's a friend or family member, or a professional. Someone with distance from your book. When you start getting near the end, try to get a professional to tear your book apart - it's not saying you're bad or anything, it's part of the process. The best part - learn from it and take it on the chin.
Focus on showing character and the story, never tell, i.e. don't have huge info dumps explaining things; either cut it (it's unnecessary to the story) or make it active (have people discuss it if it is necessary).
Work with an editor - whether that's a friend or family member, or a professional. Someone with distance from your book. When you start getting near the end, try to get a professional to tear your book apart - it's not saying you're bad or anything, it's part of the process. The best part - learn from it and take it on the chin.
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