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BR: I would say that ''practice makes perfect'' is one of those clichéd adages which really hold true. To become a writer you must work at it. I've met so many would-be writers who say they can't find the time to start their story. Those people probably won't achieve their goals. You have to just get on with it. You should also read as much as you can. For me, a great writer is also a great reader – you can't have one without the other. You will need a thick skin and a realistic outlook too. Research the business of publishing, look at what is being published, read/watch author interviews and try and find your own voice. You'll never be the next [[:Category:J K Rowling|J K Rowling]] and that's not a bad thing – you should want to be the next 'you'. Get in touch with agents if you have something you feel happy with and don't stop at the first hurdle. And, most importantly, have fun.

* '''BB: FascinatingOoh! Dystopian fiction is right up our alley. We can't wait to read it! Thanks so much for the interview, Bali. ''Editor's note'': we found [[Secrets of the Henna Girl by Sufiya Ahmed]] enlightening on the subject of arranged and forced marriages.