| Are you interested in learning how to write a | | | | don't want every character in your novel sounding |
| novel? If so, you will want to seriously consider | | | | the same. Therefore, you should actually write a |
| the tips and suggestions herein. These tips and | | | | few sentences of dialogue and figure out how |
| methods have been used by hundreds of | | | | each character would say them. This will help you |
| successful and bestselling authors for decades. | | | | begin to distinguish your characters from one |
| First and foremost you will need to come up with | | | | another. |
| a story idea that has a definite beginning, middle, | | | | Once you have come up with a detailed outline |
| and end. If you are considering writing a novel | | | | and have created your character sketches you |
| then chances are you have already come up with | | | | should begin to write. Beginning a novel is usually |
| a story idea. | | | | the hardest part of the task. However, you |
| From there you will want to create a detailed | | | | should set a goal for yourself each and every |
| outline of the events that will take place in your | | | | day. Many well known writers will force |
| story from start to finish. At this point you will | | | | themselves to write at least six pages a day. You |
| also want to begin creating charter sketches. You | | | | can choose the amount of writing that works |
| can create a story outline and build characters | | | | best for you. |
| sketches at the same time. | | | | Realize that when you are considering how to |
| Character sketches are brief descriptions of each | | | | write a novel, that you should rely on your |
| character and their individuals traits and quirks. | | | | instincts and above all else write! Don't be fearful |
| You will want to do this so that you can make | | | | to stray away from your outline or to change |
| sure that each character in your novel is distinct. | | | | events once you have planned them. That is a |
| You should also begin to develop their "voice." You | | | | natural part of the story writing process. |