I really want to write a novel, but ill get about a chapter in and ill lose interest. What should i do?

Answer 1

I'm working on a novel myself.....definately takes a lotttt of time and patience.

I personally feel that the only way a good novel can come out is if the author is truly passionate about what he/she is writing. Anyone can put a story in a book and get it published; but if you want it to be good, or even great, then it should be about something that you truly love, or are inspired by.

My personal tip is that when you are writing, do not think about the book itself, or who's gonna read it. Only think of the story, the characters, and how you truly feel about them. A lot of the time when I'm writing I will try and make the whole story come alive in my mind, and even immerse myself into that world.....it really does help me.

Perhaps you lose interest because although you may be passionate about writing the book, you are not as passionate about the story itself.....not saying you are, but maybe? If I'm right, then you might want to scout for a different story that you can trully open yourself up to.

In any case, my main tip is that instead of trying to be a writer, merely try and be yourself......if you do that, I believe the impact on the reader will be great.

Answer 2

Ahhh....finally a question I can answer with complete authority and confidence!

First...STOP writing the first chapter. It will only slow you down and may lead you off track. So you've got a great first line or paragraph. Write it down and keep it for later. You may well find that it doesn't even fit the story you want to be telling.

Secondly, as the novelist John Irving said during a recent reading/lecture that I had the pleasure to attend, write your novel back to front. Have the whole outline in your head (his last one was in his head for a year) and then start at the end and work backward (or forward in this case) to Chapter 1.

I wish I had known that before writing my first 3 novels...lol!

Answer 3

Believe me, if you lose interest you're not going to find a reader who will want to read your work.. if you're lucky enough to get someone to publish it.

Don't start so big... try an essay on something you feel strongly about. Or a short story about something that happened to you that you just couldn't wait to tell your friends. A bad date, a good date, a shopping trip that was a bummer (do you young people use that word anymore?) anything that you felt strongly about... and see how that feels.

I write novels that take place during the American Civil War, not about the war, but about the people who lived then, how they survived and the things that effected them. I weave all that around a plot of spies, the underground railroad, and murder.

Answer 4

To be perfectly blunt and honest, if you lose interest in writing that quickly, then there's a good chance your potential readers will loose interest in reading your work.

Ask yourself why you want to be a writer.

Are you focussing on being a published author rather than focussing on the work. Many people channel their creative energy into visualising life as a published author; these people are seldon destined to achieve their ambition. Rather, a good writer channels all their creative energy into the actual work of writing regardless of whether they ever get a readship or not; these are the people most likely to succeed.

I suspect you have no real interest in the actual WORK of being a writer. Therefore, look for something you enjoy doing instead. Remember that for every published author in this world there are thousands of readers; perhaps you are destined to be one of life's readers. Only people who truly LOVE writing are cut out for the long lonely hours of utterly dedicated work, and are so passionate about it that NOTHING could ever make them lose interest in what they're doing.

Answer 5

Write short stories instead. Learn the craft of compacting what you have to say, making it succinct and therefore demanding the reader's attention. Then when you return to an attempt on a novel, write each chapter with as much meat on it as you needed when you were writing short stories.

Answer 6

As a song writer I have found that this happens all the time. It's part of the creative process. Art is Life and Life happens when it wants to and how it wants to. Don't force it, it's a very organic process. Ultimately your story will write itself but from a technique standpoint you should get in the habit/discipline of writing something everyday- even if it is totally unrelated to your novel. "Never compose anything unless the not composing of it becomes a positive nuisance for you." Gustav Holst

Answer 7

Just write a chapter at a time. If you just write as much as you can between the time you sit down to write and the time you "lose interest", eventually you'll have something.

Answer 8

Write an outline and force yourself to work in intervals, SHORT intervals. You're probably burning out and going onto tangents followed by a supreme case of boredom. Just work on it every day for 30 minutes, no more no less. Give it 2 weeks and you'll find a long-term groove.

Also, constantly search for feedback. Not only does it keep you on topic, but having friends read your work will encourage you to keep working.

Answer 9

I study the first 4 paragraphs before giving up... It wasn't adequate to get a deal with yet on the tale, so i visit't say something on that. What stopped me studying replaced into the writing, fantastically the grammatical blunders and awkwardly outfitted sentences. i visit comprehend that it truly is a artwork in progression, even with the undeniable fact that it truly is demanding to study and that keeps readers from getting fascinated. somewhat, I purely study the plot precis, and it seems enormously exciting. So i imagine in case you wiped clean this up it will be good. perhaps.

Answer 10

consider writing short stories - and work your way up to novels. Novels are very hard to write and some people have the talent but not the patience.....good luck!