mercredi 6 janvier 2016

By Ronald Martin


It is a painful experience and a total waste of time to read some novels. Others have never been written and only exist as ideas in the minds of would-have-been authors. The rewards of writing a novel can only be experienced when you avoid common errors as suggested by experts and writers who have produced tens of titles.

Thousands of potential writers are waiting for a perfect moment to pen down the first word. Experienced authors contend that there is no perfect time to write. It takes a decision and commitment to begin writing. Some of the habits that will ease your struggle at the beginning include dedicating time every day to write, having a note book with you and penning down a few lines or paragraphs. Waiting for inspiration will take forever to deliver since such power will never come.

Looking over your shoulder ensures that nothing gets done. Looking back includes worrying about how good or bad your work will be. Focusing too much on the doubts creates fear which limits your creativity. To avoid these doubts you may choose to write whatever comes to mind for five non-stop minutes. The other trick is to brainstorm and pick the best idea. You may also consider the exercise of describing something in a page-long sentence.

Ignoring other writers is a perfect way to fail. There is a standard way to do everything on earth. Even pioneers begin by understanding the rules and later bending them. Failed authors trash the rules and veterans in the field and go ahead to pronounce themselves as kings. Analyze successful novels to understand their secrets.

Editors will always criticize your work and demand alterations. Successful authors have revised scripts tens of times. Do not view the demand to review as a personal attack. Take the setback, wallow for a few minutes and then work on the corrections. Improve your skills by taking criticism positively.

Focusing on the market will only lead to failure. The world is in search of a unique voice but not a copy of what is already available in shelves. There are numerous materials for you to read. Evaluate the books and use them to find a unique voice that you will use to tell your story. Do not allow the market to shape your style.

Shortcuts are an easy way never to write. The advent of self publishing and e-books has seen many writers ignore rules and run rogue. A book worth reading should be criticized by experts, not a group of social media followers who adore your photos or the one line status updates you make. A good novel should transcend generations, cultures and intellectual backgrounds.

Many would-have-been authors never made it because they quit. They could not handle the many hours, revisions, research and dedication required to produce a book. This is the best reason why many great ideas never become books.




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