Tips on writing a book?

Question

Okay......so ever since I was about 8 I have wanted to become an author , I am 13 now and I need tips to write a book.
AND i don't want anyone saying , your to young , wait till you get older.
Many famous authors have published books , when they we're much younger than me and everyone say's I have the biggest immagination and a talent for writing!!!
Please I need tips , what keeps you on edge when you read a book , what keeps you reading , what makes you want more , what makes you wish that you could enter into the world of the book?

Answer 1

What makes all of those things is a good author, so I suggest you get writing. I myself am writing a story, which I love. Learn to love the stories you write, and engage into them yourself. The more involved you feel as a writer, the more likely we will feel the same way as readers.

So put your pen on the paper, and get to it! =]

Hope this helps,
GK

P.S. I've been writing small stories since the age of 7, and my imagination has not ceased since then. If you can imagine something with depth and perception, then you'll have no problem catching a reader's attention.

P.S.S. I'm 15 now. =D

Answer 2

You don't want tips. You want people to pat you on the back. Name ONE famous author who published younger than 13 with a real publisher (not self-published/vanity press/subsidy press).

If you want to be a good writer, you must read and you must write. I have no problem with teens writing. Heck I started writing short stories when I was 13. And yes, all my friends told me how great I was. Problem is, your friends do not have the background to be a good judge of literature. As your friends, they have a vested interest in you, and therefore see what you write through rose-tinted lenses.

If you are serious about writing, then I suggest getting involved in your local writing community. Often, your local library or bookstores sponsor poetry readings, author appearances, book clubs, etc.

Read. Read EVERYTHING, even genres you don't like. In order to be a well rounded writer, you need a firm understanding of what already has been done. Read books on writing and the craft. Read Writer's Digest. Get a subscription to Poets & Writers.

Write. Write every day. Try your hand at different styles. Never wrote poetry? Start writing it. Never wrote flash fiction? Start experimenting with it. Get involved with your school newspaper. Learning newspaper writing is a great way to learn how to get to the point and prevent you from becoming longwinded.

And don't even think about submitting stuff to publishers until you are older. Why? Because when I was 18 and went back and read some of my early stuff, I realized how much I sucked. And most writers, if they are honest, will tell you the same thing. The key to being a great writer is not thinking you get it right the first time. It is being able to look at your own work objectively and realize what is and is not good.

Answer 3

What keeps me on the edge when reading a book? It depends on what type of book. For a novel I like how the author has a web of plots and suspense that is interconnected but comes together in the end. A little romance in the writing to show human connection. If it is a book like Hunter S Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas which, I have only seen the movie but it goes along with the book practically word for word it is the sheer creativity and ability to put yourself in the experience. This way you will be able to gain the emotions on what is taking place and convey them. As an aspiring writer of philosophy and physics it is wishing that people can learn and better themselves from my writing. I wish my book can be in the library for everyone to read for free.

Answer 4

Aww...you remind me of me at your age! It brings back memories! Yay! Don't lose sight of your dream!

Now, here's my tips:

Plan, plan, plan. I have four books outlined, but it took me years of brainstorming (it won't have to take you years, I just couldn't find time to write as a sales rep for a publisher). You are going to want to have a rough idea of where your story is going as well as sub plots. So here are the quesitons to ask:
What genre am I writing?
Who is my main character and what makes him/her unique? (this is the most important question. Your book needs to be character driven. That is to say, readers need to care more about your character than the plot. if it is plot driven with a weak character, people will lose interest. Look at how many people love HP. They like HP because they like Harry)
What is the main conflict of the book?
What sort of big change will the main character experience? (this should be internal, how will the MC change as a person?)
What other conflict will the MC face? (I am not meaning, what are the conflicts as he tried to resolve the main conflict, I mean will there be a romantic issue, one with a bully, one with parents, one with school?)
How will the MC overcome all these conflicts?

Start with a strong character and a rough idea of a plot. You can outline what you expect will happen. That way you don't have problems later where you wrote yourself into a dead end.

Then write, write, write. I know, it is what we always hear, but it is true. Take advantage of your summer (I was able to finish a 59,000-word manuscript in three weeks in June.) When school starts up again, it will be harder to find the time (I'm a teacher now, so I know how busy it is around school time!)

Oh, and to answer all your questions: character. A good character keeps me wanting more, always.

Answer 5

You don't have to worry about me trying that, "You're too young," thing. I'm younger than you are.

I think a good mix of stuff is what keeps me interested. Sure, I love romance stories, but what's romance without a little action to back it up? Mixes are good. You can mix thriller with romance, fantasy with mystery, and on and on. Of course, suspense is a good thing to keep me reading more. But there's the little stuff too. The characters, the things the characters say. Just the way the book is written.

Good luck! Keep writing, you could make it big one day! =)

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Email me separately and I will put you in touch with a good yahoo group on writing and publishing.