Writing Tips

Writing Tips

Writing tips are abundant and can be found all over the web. Every author is on their own literary journey, and a part of that is to learn. We all have different skill levels depending on how we’ve developed on route. Here are some of the main writing tips that I’ve gleaned from the past years of publishing my work.

I’ve split the writing tips into a series of articles below, highlighting the main topics covered.

You can also read a previous blog post I wrote – Lessons I’ve learnt from writing my first novel

 

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Part 1  – So you want to write a novel

Fiction or non-fiction

Once off hobbyist or serious career writer

Decide early  – you thinking may need to change

Make time, don’t find time

 

 

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Part 2 – Ideas and Concepts

 

Ideas and Concepts

Researching your main ideas

The one-page outline

 

 

 

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Part 3 – Pantser or Plotter? What type of writer are you?

The Pantster

The Plotter

Which of the two is the correct way to write?

So what am I?

 

 

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Part 4 – Outlines and Plans

 

The rough outline

The stepsheet

The chapter outline

 

 

 

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Part 5 – Characters. Critical to an engaging novel

 

The Nature of Character

Protagonist vs.c Antagonist (and the rise of conflict)

Main Characters

Walk-on Characters

Character CV

 

 

 

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Part 6  – Sitting down to write your book

The First Draft

Writing a full synopsis after the draft

Reworking and self-editing

 

 

 

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Part 7  – Getting professional help with your writing

A good freelance editor is essential

Find a proofreader

Get a few beta-readers

Formatting your files to market standards

 

 

 

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This is just a short list of some of the important Writing Tips. If you liked what you read continue reading my PUBLISHING TIPS 

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