mercredi 6 janvier 2016

Common Errors To Avoid When Writing A Novel

By Ronald Martin


There are very few good novels worth the price and time. The rest are horrible while other magnificent stories were never written because of fatal mistakes by authors. Experienced writers and experts have given their word on the errors to avoid when writing a novel to ensure that you produce a captivating title.

Most would-be writers are waiting for inspiration to pen down their first line. There is no perfect time to write. All you need is to get into the right state of mind. Decide to always write something. Always carry a note book. Pen down a few lines or paragraphs each day or dedicate a particular duration, e. G. 30 minutes to one hour every day or week. That is the only inspiration you need. Otherwise, no power will come from anywhere with a story and characters for you to transfer them to a paper.

Nothing will ever be done if you keep looking over your shoulders. This habit includes worries about how bad your work is compared to those of experienced authors or targeting to produce a best seller with your first title. The fear that emanates limits your creativity. Commit to write anything that comes to mind for five or ten continuous minutes, brainstorm and later pick the best idea or attempt to describe a scene, object, idea, etc in a full page. This will give you the confidence and push you desire.

Promising authors have imploded by ignoring and despising the advice given by experienced authors. The best approach is to understand the basic rules and later break them to develop your style. Arrogance manifested in insulting veterans and ignoring their advice will only lead to failure. The secret is to analyze the works of successful writers and craft your own based on your findings.

The work of editing committees and publishers is to critique your work. The best novels you have read were edited tens of times before publishing. To fail as a writer, you only need to take the corrections negatively or personally. Success comes from wallowing for a while and overcoming the setback to make corrections. The critique provided should help you improve on your craft.

Focusing on the market will only make you a copy cat. Unsuccessful would-have-been writers analyze the works of renowned authors with the aim of copying their style and delivery. Understand that the industry is looking for a fresh voice. This cannot be delivered by an amateur hell-bent on copying. Read different materials and develop a unique voice that you will be identified by.

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.

A sure way never to write a book is to quit. Writing is not a profession for the lazy, fainthearted and quitters. It is for a person willing to work long hours in order to produce a single paragraph. Those entering the industry with dreams of instant success are up for disappointment. Novels are as a result of long working hours, thorough research and dedication. Quitting is a path that many have taken and thus never let the world read their most beautiful stories.




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