Goodreads asked Andy Walker:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Andy Walker The best way to become a great writer is write. So do it a lot. I wrote two books before I ever got a publishing deal, which was frustrating, but it also taught me that you just have to keep writing until you write something that is saleable.

And then beyond that your writing ability is not enough. You have to demonstrate that you can draw an audience with your writing. That's the other criteria needed to get a deal.

So write great stuff that people read. A blog is a great way to learn that. If you can show a blog that attracts a lot of people then people will start to notice you. Produce a blog that attracts 5,000 to 10,000 visitors each day then you are on your way to getting a deal.

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