How To Write a Novel..
Once a writer decides to write a novel
one of the first things to do is decide what to write about. Is your
first novel a mystery, romance, or an action/adventure book?
Get yourself a notebook and write down some ideas. You will need:
1) Characters
2) Plot
3) Scenes
Make a list of names for your characters and have some idea of how you
will be describing them. Always carry your notebook with you
so whenever you have and idea you can write it down.
Establish a writing schedule. If you work full time you may want to
write on your lunch breaks, or set aside time after work or on weekends to
add to your novel. Try to allow at least one or two hours a day for
writing. Pick a place that is quiet and away from distractions.
Once you have your basic storyline try not to copy or overdue stories that
have done by famous authors. Use your imagination and write from
your heart. Write about what you know, take ideas from things that
may have happened in your life and put them into your story.
Choose a title for your novel. This will make the book seem real, you may
also achieve more ideas for your book from a working title.
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You may want to determine your ending
first then you will be able to fill in the middle and the beginning once
you know how the story will end. This is an option as a writer you
will have your own way of writing and possibly want to stick with the
original plot and work your way from beginning to end.
Edit your book, eliminate anything that
does not make your story move forward. Have someone proofread your
book before you send it out to publishers.
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This has a listing of book publishers, magazines, literary agents and
more. It's a great source of information for any author wanting to
get their book published. 
- Learning how to write a book proposal will also help you
as an author understand how publishers would like to have a book presented
to them.
