Do you want to write a book? A lot of people do.
I've written a few books over the years and know that it takes a lot of effort to finish one, especially when you're working on your first. So, I decided to start a little series here about writing. In it, I'll discuss the practical things you need to know when you're writing your first book.
I've been brainstorming about the topics that I'd want to cover in the series. Here is what I have so far:
- Getting Your Butt in the Chair (Making time to write.)
- Plot or Pants (Pros and cons of each)
- How to Plot a Book (My technique for outlining and other techniques I know of)
- How to Write a Book That Readers Don't Want to Put Down (The structure of a plot)
- Writing Likable, Believable Characters
- Improving Your Dialogue
- Writing the Perfect Plot Twist
- Using the Hero's Journey in Your Novel
- The Structure of a Classic Romance
- Finding Inspiration
- How to Write a Killer Short Story
These are just a few topics I want to cover. I'm overflowing with ideas. Storytelling is a rich art. As a writer, I never stop learning. That's one of the many great things about writing. Every time I read a novel I pick up lessons that I can use in my own writing. I want to share some of those lessons with you. It should be a fun series. I'll be adding to it weekly, so be on the lookout.
