Sasha Greene
Read lots of books and watch lots of films; it's all research into how to tell a good story.
Write what's in your heart; don't try to put yourself into a box that you're not suited for just because you think it might be profitable.
Finish the book before looking at it too critically; you can't edit a blank page, and first drafts are generally rubbish. Don't compare your first draft with all your favourite books; they have been through the editing process with editors who know what they are doing.
I've also found the Bestseller Experiment podcast very useful; it's definitely worth the subscription for the Deep Dive episodes if you can afford it, but if not then half of their episodes are free for anyone to listen to.
Write what's in your heart; don't try to put yourself into a box that you're not suited for just because you think it might be profitable.
Finish the book before looking at it too critically; you can't edit a blank page, and first drafts are generally rubbish. Don't compare your first draft with all your favourite books; they have been through the editing process with editors who know what they are doing.
I've also found the Bestseller Experiment podcast very useful; it's definitely worth the subscription for the Deep Dive episodes if you can afford it, but if not then half of their episodes are free for anyone to listen to.
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