I wanna be an author

Amy Leung, author

Leung is the author of No Sweat Cantonese and she says becoming an author was the greatest gift. She believes that it's important for the parents of aspiring young writers to encourage and provide emotional support to their children.

What qualifications do you need?

Knowledge in the subjects you are going to write about as well as experience, creativity and motivation. Regardless of what degree you have, it's the knowledge you have in your field that counts most.

What sort of person does the job suit?

A person who is creative, confident and has a sense of direction. You should be flexible and have the ability to adapt to the environment. Be persistent because you will have to approach a lot of publishers.