If you are like lots of people, you have a desire to write your novel. Almost everyone has a story they want to tell. It is hard to get started, though, partly because of fear of failure or the unknown, and partly because of procrastination. But, knowing certain steps to follow to get started can overcome those drawbacks. Following these steps can help you get off the ground and get writing.
There should be a message to tell for all good stories. The author has something they want to share, some idea. It may be a message about love, or about getting found out when you do wrong. There is a limited number of messages available. Determine what your message is and make sure every step of the plot helps make that statement.
Good plotting is an aspect of a good story. Plotting is not what the story is about, it is what happens throughout the story. The plot should be outlined, with ups and downs, or fast and slow progression. When an intense moment in the plot is resolved, there should follow a slow, less intense moment. This keeps the reader interested, but not so intense as to be stressful.
Most good writers treat a novel as if it was a three-act play. Act one should cover about one-fourth of the action, act two about one-half, and act three about one-fourth. This means most of the action happens in the middle. That is the hardest part for most people. Some people like to outline at least that part, but others would rather just write and let it develop as they go.
Setting a a major part of planning in getting a story down. It is not just a particular location, but also includes aspects of timing. It should be authentic or at least appear that way. If you don't use an actual place, then combine characteristics of a couple of places to make it seem more realistic. If you are writing about a fantasy world, it should be realistic as well.
Characterization is one of the most important things about a good story, along with plot. The protagonist, the main character, needs to be likable, but not all good. Write in a weakness so they will be more believable. The antagonist is the character in opposition to the protagonist. However, don't make them all bad so they will be more realistic.
In order for the story to get written, you must start writing. Just thinking about it and not doing it won't get it done. Commit to a set schedule and follow it. If you can't write every day, at least commit to a set time or amount. Daily writing is best. Some people commit to a particular number of words or pages, and other commit to a set amount of time. Just be consistent, whichever is chosen.
When you write your novel, remember that it is a rough draft only in the beginning. Just get the words out, and revise and edit later. You can't revise it if it doesn't get done. Look at is as a work in progress.
There should be a message to tell for all good stories. The author has something they want to share, some idea. It may be a message about love, or about getting found out when you do wrong. There is a limited number of messages available. Determine what your message is and make sure every step of the plot helps make that statement.
Good plotting is an aspect of a good story. Plotting is not what the story is about, it is what happens throughout the story. The plot should be outlined, with ups and downs, or fast and slow progression. When an intense moment in the plot is resolved, there should follow a slow, less intense moment. This keeps the reader interested, but not so intense as to be stressful.
Most good writers treat a novel as if it was a three-act play. Act one should cover about one-fourth of the action, act two about one-half, and act three about one-fourth. This means most of the action happens in the middle. That is the hardest part for most people. Some people like to outline at least that part, but others would rather just write and let it develop as they go.
Setting a a major part of planning in getting a story down. It is not just a particular location, but also includes aspects of timing. It should be authentic or at least appear that way. If you don't use an actual place, then combine characteristics of a couple of places to make it seem more realistic. If you are writing about a fantasy world, it should be realistic as well.
Characterization is one of the most important things about a good story, along with plot. The protagonist, the main character, needs to be likable, but not all good. Write in a weakness so they will be more believable. The antagonist is the character in opposition to the protagonist. However, don't make them all bad so they will be more realistic.
In order for the story to get written, you must start writing. Just thinking about it and not doing it won't get it done. Commit to a set schedule and follow it. If you can't write every day, at least commit to a set time or amount. Daily writing is best. Some people commit to a particular number of words or pages, and other commit to a set amount of time. Just be consistent, whichever is chosen.
When you write your novel, remember that it is a rough draft only in the beginning. Just get the words out, and revise and edit later. You can't revise it if it doesn't get done. Look at is as a work in progress.
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