The 10 steps to writing a book each involve unique challenges. Read the first of a two-part series on how to write a book step by step from start to finish.
You’ve always wanted to write a novel. But something’s stopped you. Maybe you’ve tried before, only to get a few, or several, pages in and lose steam because: Your story idea didn’t hold up You couldn’t overcome procrastination You feared your writing wasn’t good enough You ran...
Here are the basics — and if you want to get started right now, check out my book,How to Write a Novel. (1) Understand what you’re writing and why Before you put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard, it’s worth stopping for a moment to think clearly about what you’re doing. ...
I'm new to writing after a life in a diversity of careers. If I want to write about an unfamiliar place/time how do I learn enough about it to incorporate it into a believable plot? I understand Tolkien spent a lifetime on his Middle Earth. At 70s, I don't have that much time....
So, what’s the big picture of your novel? Try to write your novel idea in one sentence. It can be something broad, like: Tragic teen love affair that ends in suicide. Or, it can be something a bit more specific, almost like awriting prompt: Two teens, from rival families, fall in...
Find a genre. First off, you’ll have to determine what genre you’ll primarily be working in. Also, is it a fiction or non-fiction book? Writing a children’s book will be a different undertaking from writing an epic fantasy novel or series. You can start by identifying the ge...
Fiction:If you're writing a fiction book, it's crucial to be aware of the genre conventions and tropes. Each genre, whether it's romance, thriller, fantasy, or mystery, has its own set of rules and established patterns that readers expect to see. Failing to meet these expectations can ...
Explore the steps to writing a book. Understand how readers can use this guide to writing a book and can learn the first steps on how to go about writing a book. Updated: 11/21/2023 Table of Contents Steps to Writing a Book How to Go about Writing a Book Lesson Summary...
resources it will require. We’re on our own — into the wild realms of farthest fantasy, or into the deepest, inmost regions of our own hearts. The writing walkabout tests our spirit’s mettle for withstanding the rigors of our passage; it is a soul-search in quest of an elusive ...
Over the years, many writers have abandoned blogging and have gone straight to just, well, writing. They’ve placed their concentration on the novel and marketing it. Blogging takes a lot of time, and doesn’t bring a lot of traffic. Thus, here I am, not posting as often as I had ...