What advice would you give to someone interested in becoming a writer?

What advice would you give to someone interested in becoming a writer? - May 6th, 2015
What is the worst / best thing about being a writer? - May 6th, 2015
What book or books have had a strong influence on you or your writing? - May 6th, 2015
Is there any relationship between the two similar names (and, possibly, their characters): Steven Paul Martini and Paul Madriani? - May 6th, 2015