Let's strip away the complexities and begin a down-to-earth exploration of writing a novel. From understanding what makes a novel to tips on getting started, we'll simplify the process. Explore character development and plot construction, and find answers to common questions. Whether you're ex...
You may be surprised that even after writing 200 books (two-thirds of those novels) over the last 45+ years, including severalNew York Timesbestsellers (most notably theLeft BehindSeries),I face those same problems every time. So how do I overcome them and succeed? I use a repeatable nov...
Write one section at a time. When it’s hard to start writing, it’s okay to write an essay’s body paragraphs first and then return to the introductory paragraph later. Remember to check back with your thesis and outline as you go to stay focused and ensure you don’t miss anything....
But writing a book isn’t easy. As a 21-timeNew York Timesbestselling author, I can tell you: It’s far easier to quit than to finish. You’re going to be tempted to give up writing your book when you run out of ideas, when your own message bores you, when you get distracted,...
It just takes a little time. We’ve got full articles on forming writing habits, and finding time to write that you should definitely check out if you’re unsure of where to start. Additionally, we’ve also got a lot of information about setting goals for authors. Because without goals,...
Here's the full process from idea to publication, with links to our articles about each step: Choose your publication.Thebestway to publish a short story is by choosing a publication and then writing a story for that publication. Why is this the best way? Because your story will already ...
Dreaming of writing a book? While you might envision your manuscript being scooped up by a big publishing house like Penguin Random House or Simon & Schuster, the reality is that you’ll need to get an agent to get your work in front of those publishers—and they accept only a tiny frac...
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1. Choose a Path Your decision to become a writer is just the beginning. When it comes to professional writing for an income, you have several rewarding paths to choose from: Blogging: Build an audience by writing on your own platform (or guest post on other blogs) ...
Suggested Resources for Writing: On Writingby Stephen King is a stone cold classic. This was the book that gave me the kick in the pants needed to go from coffee shop poseur to actual writer. Part-memoir, part-craft advice, it’s as interesting as it is readable – whether you’re a...