Writing a novel can seem like a daunting task.
And it’s true that it’s no mean feat: as a creative endeavour it takes an astonishing amount of time and commitment, and that’s before you even think about sending it out into the world to be published.
If you’ve always dreamed of writing a novel but are overwhelmed and unsure of where to start, here are some key things to think about along your writing journey:
Find your idea
Unsure of what to write about?
Often writers will start with what they know, especially when writing their first book. Whatever you decide on, make sure it’s something you really want to write about – not just what you think you should write about. It can be wise, too, not to worry too much about current publishing trends.
The odds are that by the time you’ve finished writing, revising, submitting and eventually having your book published, the trend will have passed.
What are you most interested in?
What are you most excited by?
Hone in on this. There will be an inevitable stage when you grow tired by your idea, so the more invested and interested you are in it at the start, the more likely you are to see your creative project through to completion.
If you can’t decide on what to write about, you could try freewriting or some mind-mapping exercises to get you started.
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