Stephanie asked Kimberly McCreight:

Reconstructing Amelia was recommended to me and from the second I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. I absolutely loved it! I just finished Where They Found Her and again, I was hooked from the start. Looking forward to The Outliers! You've inspired me to write my own book! Do you have any suggestions for new writers? Thank you! :)

Kimberly McCreight Hi Stephanie! Thanks so much for reading and for your kinds words--my biggest piece of advice if you're starting out is not to edit yourself or to judge yourself too harshly as you move ahead in an early draft. Just focus on getting a draft done. If you are constantly assessing it's hard to let something develop. Most first drafts are pretty awful even of books that go on to be incredible classics....And get some trustworthy (i.e. honest and kind) people to give you feedback. Best wishes! Kim

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