2007-01-23 15:38:47 · 7 answers · asked by bigbar72 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Make a plan. It could include character sketches and an outline, and these, of course, can change as your writing progresses.
Don't fall into the first chapter trap. Many beginning novelists stay stuck on perfecting their first few chapters and never move on. Turn off your inner editor, don't look back unless necessary, and promise yourself not to do any editing until you are done with your first draft.
These are just a few things that I have learned while working on my first novel. Two good books I have found that you might want to check out:
"Novelist's Boot Camp" by Todd Stone
http://www.amazon.com/Novelists-Boot-Camp-Boring-Bestseller/dp/1582973601/sr=8-1/qid=1169639628/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-1089730-2081631?ie=UTF8&s=books
"The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing" by Evan Marshall
http://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Plan-Novel-Writing-Guaranteed/dp/1582970629/sr=1-3/qid=1169639919/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/002-1089730-2081631?ie=UTF8&s=books
Good luck!
2007-01-23 23:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Globetrotter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into Stephen King's "On Writing," even if you do not like his books. He provides a lot of useful insight into how he writes, as well as describing other authors' approaches to writing.
However, as one other person pointed out, if you want to be an author- a SERIOUS author- then there should not be a moment where you do not use improper grammar and usage. While the Internet is a breeding ground for lazy writing, it is not an excuse to let your diction slack off.
I'm curious to see what you have written thus far.
2007-01-24 00:09:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best book available is Robert McKee's "Story". It's used in storytelling courses at the top film schools. You won't regret it.
Essentially, you should learn about how to structure and create a story and all of its parts.
There are some tutorials throughout the web including some at http://www.storyentertainment.com
Good luck! E-mail me and I can critique some of your story.
2007-01-24 02:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by i8pikachu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you realize when you try to write a novel is you don't know anything. Research, lots of research is required. Whatever you write about, you have to know your subject. If the story takes place in Chicago, for example, you have to know a lot about Chicago.
2007-01-23 23:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work 20 minutes a day on it and by the end of year u have 365 pages of book done
2007-01-23 23:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by mebh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to locate some textbook regarding about it, like "A Manual for Writters"... and among others.
2007-01-23 23:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by wacky_racer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to spell in the correct context.
2007-01-23 23:42:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋