what is a good technique to write a good novel?

Question

I am interested in writing a book...how to get good ideas and good writing skliis....
How to write good english>>??

Answer 1

I would suggest starting by reading as much as possible, both in the genre(s) you plan on writing, and books that cover different aspects of writing and grammar. My personal favorite books on writing include:

1) "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser-- This is an excellent reference for any kind of writing. It will make your emails, essays, stories, and other writing clearer. I recommend this to everyone who wants to improve their writing skills.

2) "Bird By Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" by Anne Lamott-- This is slightly more geared towards fiction writing, but can be helpful when you are attacking ANY large project in your life. Definitely a must for creative writers, students, or people who are looking for an entertaining book on writing.

3) "Writing Down the Bones" by Natalie Goldberg. This definitely targets creative writing, and focuses on the practice of writing. I write a lot of poetry and am working on a novel, and this is incredibly motivational to me. Practicing your writing every day will help teach you how to put those ideas together.

4) "On Writing" by Stephen King. This really contains two different stories-- one that is his life, and another which is lessons to writers.

Just to name a few, that is!

As for the writing itself, you just have to sit down and do it. I'd suggest picking a topic that you are passionate about instead of worrying about what others might like to read. Write something you love, and don't worry about the writing being of a high quality the first time around. Editting is the time when you will make everything sparkle-- for now, just get your story down on paper, no matter how rough your draft!

But first, you have to get that thing written! Happy writing and good luck!

Answer 2

Write and experiment. Pace yourself. Writing isn't a race you can win simply by rushing things.

Writing good English is simple: Just expose yourself to a lot more books. Read what you can get your hands on, and expand your own vocabulary. There are plenty of books out there, so go on a reading frenzy!

This will help you better articulate yourself--with better grammer, better sentence and paragraph flows, and allow you to become a great storyteller.

Classes can only do so much. Books--in my opinion--are better teachers.

Answer 3

Simple: read and then read some more. Read the greats: Homer, Petronius, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Cervantes, Austen, Dickens, Flaubert, Hugo, Goethe, Tolstoy, Henry James, Melville...on and on...it takes time, but it's worth it.

Also: write. Sit down and just do it. Start at 100 words a day, then work your way up. Emulate the best. This cannot be taught, but learned by trial and error. If you've got the gift, you'll know.

Answer 4

I feel like a sarcastic mood today, sorry. Use the situation= introduce characters, have a conflict, resolve the conflict. Readers never get bored with that situation!! lol.

Answer 5

Get the reader's interest and keep it.
Some of the little paperbacks drag it out and it's less interesting.

Answer 6

the nature always inspires me to write .

Answer 7

When writting I have found that if i use some of my own life experiences that it brings the writting more to life.