Can anybody write a novel and be succesfull?

Question

I am only 16, my english is not amazing, I hardly ever read.

Yet i have these random sparks of writing spurges, and i feel i want to start writing really soon just incase i miss any experiences that could potentially add up to make an okay novel. :D

Answer 1

Keep a notebook handy to write down these little moments of inspiration, and never throw anything away. But to be a really good writer, you need to be a really good user of the language. That comes from reading. A vocabulary broad in scope is absolutely necessary. Your grammar, spelling and punctuation don't have to be absolutely perfect - that's why God made proofreaders and editors - but anyone who takes pride in what they write ought to want to be as good as they can be in every aspect..

So read a lot, work on your skills, and write, write, write.

Answer 2

First of all: Begin to read. Then begin to write. Reading will help you not only get influence. But also to get good writing skills and grammar.
Second of all: Do not use generic authors like J.K Rowling as an example of good writing. If she didn't have such a big child audience, the books wouldn't amount to half of some really good YA writers like Ellen Hopkins and Scott Westerfeld.
If you honestly feel that the time of your insperational bursts is that small, write an outline or a basis for what your ideas are. Once you are better educated in writing, then begin to put it into novel form. I'd also suggest talking to your counsoler to get into a creative writing class or perhaps a course at a local school that allows off-campus members. This will also help with the writing.

Answer 3

You should try. If it proves difficult, you can always try taking extra writing classes in college or maybe even majoring in writing when you get to college. Keep in mind, there are lots of different kinds of writing. Some people write screenplays or poems. Some people write only non-fiction. Some people write short stories. You'll only be upset if you never try. Also... READ more. It will be good for your writing. A writer writes. A writer also reads. It is important. Good luck.

Answer 4

Sorry to disappoint you but if you're going to write a book, your grammar must be flawless (for one), and being an avid reader is pretty much a requirement. Just having an idea (or three) is just not good enough. So, start putting down your ideas if you must, but don't neglect the other items...

Answer 5

you know...being a teenager you have a huge audience ready to be hooked. you just have to create a good hook. and i suggest that you keep jotting down those random sparks because those are original and that's what we look for. and after improving your writing you can expand your story and make a great novel :)

Answer 6

Everyone has the potential, but not just any story will hit it big. If the story is original and able to hook a wide audience, then it could be successful

Answer 7

You sure can. Some successful authors include J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Isaac Asimov. Also "Eragon" was first published when the author was only a teenager so don't let anyone tell you you can't do it. Good luck!

Answer 8

i like to place in writing employing human beings from my own existence. like employing my best friends only with diffreent names! yet my suggestion is to think of up your individual theory. i tremendously specific there are some stable novels bouncing aorund on your noggen...ahahaha

Answer 9

If you feel you're not that good, then practice...practice makes perfect, perfection takes practice! don't let anything bring you down or discourage you...Kenneth Oppel published his first novel at fifteen, and he is very successful.

go for your dreams!! good luck