vendredi 1 janvier 2016

By Frances Russell


It isn't easy being an author, especially if someone is now setting out to write something substantial. There are many aspects to writing a book and one should be aware of some of the obstacles or steps to take into consideration when embarking on such a task. The following should help with getting off to a good start.

One thing every writer needs is experience, which can only come from consistent practice. Practicing every day will help every writer, amateur or otherwise, to get better at his or her craft. Through dedicating time to the task, writing will become easier and therefore more enjoyable as it progresses. Being able to write a lot more easily means that more ideas can get captured on paper as they happen.

Brainstorm as much as you can when you begin, and even throughout the process. Note down your ideas as soon as you get them and come back to them after a little while to begin sorting through the good stuff from what cannot be used. When you can see things on paper in black and white, you'll be able to link thoughts and create scenes from what you may have previously thought was unrelated.

Writers should know their content inside out. Personal experience is always a great source to pull from, but in the event that a writer has not personally gone through what they are portraying to the reader, it's important that they find out everything they can on the topic. Research is important if a writer wants to write with conviction and sound credible. This applies to both fiction and non-fiction; anything historical or factual should be double-checked and anything to do with locations, occupations, specific terminology related to a particular field and so much more should definitely be researched in depth.

Keeping it simple is also of great help when outlining the various parts of a book. Compartmentalize things into the start, middle and finish, as these are things every tale must have. The content will fall into place with these guidelines, but knowing where to begin and where to end will keep things on track from the get-go.

You should designate a specific area to get your writing done. If you keep it apart from anywhere else that other activities go on, such as family areas, children's play areas or eating areas, then it will take on a significance of its own as the place for you to focus and work. Also keep the space clear of anything that could distract you.

Choosing a particular time period to write daily will help set a routine for the writer, and both the body and the mind will fall in line more easily. Deadlines will become a breeze when this habit is second nature. It is easier to write regularly when distractions like phones or social media sites are put aside.

Cut any writing project up into smaller portions for the eye and the mind to digest it better. It can be overwhelming to look at a huge bulk of work instead of taking the project, for example, one chapter at a time. A chapter could easily be the personal daily quote to meet. Getting early feedback will help propel the work in the right direction.




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