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1. www.nownovel.com › blog › how-to-write-a-first-novelHow to write a first novel: 10 Do's and Don'ts - Now Novel

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   May 19, 2016 · Learn how to write a first novel: These 10 do's and don'ts will help you plan and structure your process and avoid common first-time book-writing mistakes.

2. annerallen.com › 2019 › 11Writing that First Chapter: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Starting ...

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   • DO Write your First Chapter Last. Yes, you read that right. Stop agonizing, sketch out the first chapter and get on with writing your story. This is really important for NaNoWriMos.
   • DON’T Open with Death or Trick Your Reader with False Starts. I know the standard opening of every TV cop show involves random strangers discovering a body or getting killed.
   • DO Introduce the Protagonist in the First Chapter. You generally want to open a novel with a scene involving the main character. And yes, your novel must have ONE main character.
   • DON’T Start with Dialogue, Especially Reader-Feeder. Former agent Nathan Bransford says, “I’m not much of a fan of starting a novel off with unanchored dialogue.

3. www.reddit.com › r › writersAdvice on Writing Your First Novel (by Someone Who Just Did It)

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   Write your novel’s description/blurb/marketing copy first. Run it by some friends to get their thoughts and see if they’d want to read it. It will likely change down the road, but you’ll have to write it eventually (if you decide to publish), and doing so upfront can bring clarity.

4. jerryjenkins.com › how-to-writHow to Write a Book From Start to Finish - Jerry B. Jenkins

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   Oct 10, 2024 · Start calling yourself a writer. Think reader-first. Find your writing voice. Write a compelling opener. Fill your story with conflict and tension. Turn off your internal editor while writing the first draft. Persevere through The Marathon of the Middle. Write a resounding ending. Become a ferocious self-editor. Find a mentor.

5. nybookeditors.com › 2020 › 06A Supersized Guide to Writing Your First Novel - NY Book Editors

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   • Get to Know Your Main Characters. Characters drive the narrative. In other words, the story doesn’t happen to your characters. Instead, your characters create the story.
   • Insert Conflict. Conflict happens when two forces oppose each other, such as character against character or character against an idea. Conflict is necessary to move the story along in a forward direction.
   • Choose a Point of View for Your Story. It’s important to consider your story’s point of view (POV) before you start writing. Decide who will tell your story.
   • Choose a Setting. Let's talk about the setting of your novel. Decide on the time period and whether it's an actual location or an imagined one. Because your characters live there, it's important for you to see and know what they do.

6. www.thecreativepenn.com › 7-steps-write-first-novel7 Steps To Write Your First Novel | The Creative Penn

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   Here are the basics — and if you want to get started right now, check out my book, How to Write a Novel. Before you put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard, it’s worth stopping for a moment to think clearly about what you’re doing. Firstly, about yourself, and then about the reader. Why do you want to write a novel, anyway?

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   How do you write a first novel?

   • When you’re starting out, nobody shows you how to write a first novel. Writing a novel requires focus, planning, motivation and discipline. Here are 10 do’s and don’ts for writing your first book: Writing a book is a mid- to long-term project (unless you are one of those rare authors who can churn a book out in a week or two).

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   Why am I not writing my first novel?

   • ‘I don’t have time to write’ is one of the most common reasons for not writing that we hear from Now Novel members. If this is a challenge while you write your first novel, divide your writing sessions into smaller units. It’s much easier to squeeze in 15 minutes than a full hour.

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   Are there rules for writing a first chapter?

   • Yes, there are a lot of rules about writing a first chapter, but the truth is there are as many ways to start your novel as there are writers. However, some openers are better than others for enticing a new reader, and beginning writers tend to fall into tired patterns that don’t always work. I know I did.

   Writing that First Chapter: 10 Do's and Don'ts for Starting a Novel

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   How do you write a nonfiction book?

   • For nonfiction, try to come up with chapter titles and a sentence or two of what each chapter will cover. Once you have your one-page outline, remember it is a fluid document meant to serve you and your book. Expand it, change it, play with it as you see fit—even during the writing process. Step 4. Set a firm writing schedule.

   How to Write a Book: 23 Simple Steps from a Bestseller - Jerry B. Jenkins

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   Should you start a novel over perpetually?

   • The risk of starting your novel over perpetually is that you’ll end up with twenty-something story starts and no finished book manuscript. Each time a great new story idea occurs to you, write it down and store it away. Be disciplined and start on it once you’ve finished your current project.

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   Should you abandon your first novel for a 'better' story idea?

   • If you are just working out how to write a first novel, committing to one story idea can feel daunting. Resist the urge to continuously abandon your novel for a ‘better’ story idea. It could simply be that the better idea appeared superior because it promised an escape from writing challenges you are currently facing.

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8. www.writersdigest.com › be-inspired › 9-practical9 Practical Tricks for Writing Your First Novel

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   Dec 4, 2015 · Whether you're writing your first novel or are struggling with completing a second one (or more), sometimes you need some help focusing and figuring out how to reach your goal. Use these 9 tricks to help you go from first sentence all the way to completed novel.