Goodreads asked Bryan Way:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Bryan Way Every writer tells you the same thing because it's the truth: keep writing. You don't have to plan to tackle the next 'War and Peace', but persistence pays off. Chip away at a novel, write an essay or article on a subject about which you are passionate, keep a journal... it doesn't matter what you write, as long as you don't stop.

If you've taken the next step by completing a manuscript of any sort, my best advice is to find good beta readers, because the last thing you need at that stage is ten or twelve friends stroking your ego. Before you even think about editing services, find a friend who majored in English at college, a relative who reads three books a week, someone who works as a copy editor, really anyone who has advanced analytical abilities. The tougher they are, the better. Your manuscript can only benefit.

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