While most authors are now transcending from bookstore to e-book, there are others who hope to remain alive and well on the best seller's list and in local stores. One is that of the new American novelist. Though, at times the line between fiction and non-fiction are often blurred now more than ever before.
These new novelists range in story telling and subject style. Some write in first person, others in third, all have a story to tell. Whether witches and wizards, or vampires and werewolves, those with a creative mind can often publish interesting, informative and sometimes scary novels and novellas. One of the most interesting areas with relation to new novelists are those of children and teenagers.
With new and emerging talent like that found in one edition of Ganta several years ago, there is no doubt this will be the case. The problem lies within all books becoming e-books which could then result in the closures of bookstores and libraries. As not all individuals are computer savvy, nor would all want to be, this can pose a problem for a number of individuals who love to read a good old fashion novel the old fashioned way.
As truth is often the basis for a lot of fiction, it is important that writers use caution when transcribing facts into fictional data. It is also important to develop the characters in a way that does not provide for the true identity of the individual being used in the story. Remember, the individuals a writer uses in a story are often close enough to the writer that one feels comfortable doing so. That is, at least up until the individual recognizes a negative trait in the story which the writer could have only took from that person.
With that being said, for fiction to be fiction and not non-fiction, there has to be a strong element of the imagination. Names must be changed to protect the innocent, and the story needs to be slanted to a degree in which it can not be easily recognized. All in all, when writing fiction, the bulk of the story should rest on the imagination with characters developed on individuals in real life but with differing backgrounds and story lines from reality.
If people one uses for characters in a story are not disguised properly, individuals can often take notice with some of the writings. It is often hard for individuals reading real stories about oneself, even in a fictional novel not to get upset. To avoid this, it is always good to incorporate both positive and negative behaviors in all characters.
Fiction can often be a difficult place for new writers. It is often advised that those new to the craft submit a number of different articles and short stories before taking on the challenge of writing a book. Some tend to heed this advice, while others reject the notion believing that even a new writer can submit a publishable manuscript.
In this day and age, with the internet and advanced printing technologies, there are several ways to publish a novel or novella. One is through the traditional form of submitting a query letter with a subject and outline to a publisher for acceptance. Another, is to use an online publication system in which the writer only pays for the e-books, or hard copies sold over the internet. The last, is to self-publish and distribute the book oneself at local bookstores, gift shops and libraries.
These new novelists range in story telling and subject style. Some write in first person, others in third, all have a story to tell. Whether witches and wizards, or vampires and werewolves, those with a creative mind can often publish interesting, informative and sometimes scary novels and novellas. One of the most interesting areas with relation to new novelists are those of children and teenagers.
With new and emerging talent like that found in one edition of Ganta several years ago, there is no doubt this will be the case. The problem lies within all books becoming e-books which could then result in the closures of bookstores and libraries. As not all individuals are computer savvy, nor would all want to be, this can pose a problem for a number of individuals who love to read a good old fashion novel the old fashioned way.
As truth is often the basis for a lot of fiction, it is important that writers use caution when transcribing facts into fictional data. It is also important to develop the characters in a way that does not provide for the true identity of the individual being used in the story. Remember, the individuals a writer uses in a story are often close enough to the writer that one feels comfortable doing so. That is, at least up until the individual recognizes a negative trait in the story which the writer could have only took from that person.
With that being said, for fiction to be fiction and not non-fiction, there has to be a strong element of the imagination. Names must be changed to protect the innocent, and the story needs to be slanted to a degree in which it can not be easily recognized. All in all, when writing fiction, the bulk of the story should rest on the imagination with characters developed on individuals in real life but with differing backgrounds and story lines from reality.
If people one uses for characters in a story are not disguised properly, individuals can often take notice with some of the writings. It is often hard for individuals reading real stories about oneself, even in a fictional novel not to get upset. To avoid this, it is always good to incorporate both positive and negative behaviors in all characters.
Fiction can often be a difficult place for new writers. It is often advised that those new to the craft submit a number of different articles and short stories before taking on the challenge of writing a book. Some tend to heed this advice, while others reject the notion believing that even a new writer can submit a publishable manuscript.
In this day and age, with the internet and advanced printing technologies, there are several ways to publish a novel or novella. One is through the traditional form of submitting a query letter with a subject and outline to a publisher for acceptance. Another, is to use an online publication system in which the writer only pays for the e-books, or hard copies sold over the internet. The last, is to self-publish and distribute the book oneself at local bookstores, gift shops and libraries.
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