| So you want to write a successful & | | | | wait on writing the outline for your book. I usually |
| effective novel. These are some things that I | | | | write the outline when I'm almost near or after |
| learned along the way from becoming a writer. I | | | | the 5th chapter. It may just be in my head, but I |
| know these things work because I have done | | | | like to think that it gives my story a greater |
| them and they have proven to be great and | | | | sense of spontaneity. If I don't know what's going |
| very effective. | | | | to happen, I can be sure that the reader doesn't |
| The first problem you will run into is just finishing | | | | know. The one downfall that I run into writing this |
| the novel. We all procrastinate sometimes but you | | | | way is sometimes you may have to write a |
| have to say when enough is enough. What you | | | | chapter or two over or even add some chapters. |
| need to do is motivate yourself to finish the | | | | It's worth it to me though, I always get a product |
| novel. Ask yourself a question. Why am I writing | | | | that my reader can't put down. |
| a novel? How will this help me or someone else? | | | | I almost forgot, please cool it on words that end |
| Think about how your life will change once you | | | | in L-Y. I don't even want to say the name of |
| finish the novel. First ask yourself, what would | | | | them I hate them so much. You know when |
| make you happy? You know the small things like, | | | | writers say she passionately kissed him, or he |
| magazines, clothes, CD's, DVD s or anything that | | | | violently hit him over the head. It's shows that |
| gives you a little pleasure. Second make a tiny | | | | you're an amateur writer when people read this. |
| goal for yourself like writing five sentences a day | | | | Just tell the story. That's all you need to do. Just |
| or even three sentences. Once you accomplish | | | | limit these words please. |
| your goal that day, reward yourself with a small | | | | Oh and my last tip: make sure that if your |
| gift. This could be a cup of hot chocolate or a | | | | character does something, it's always in character. |
| magazine. Tell yourself that you're getting the | | | | For example, if your main character is shy and |
| reward for writing and watch the difference in | | | | bashful, please don't make him go up to a girl and |
| how you feel. The trick to a successful and | | | | get her phone number. Let the character live by |
| effective finish is just to get yourself writing. You | | | | allowing him to say and do things that are the |
| may only write five sentences some days but | | | | norm for him. Well there you have it. Now you're |
| you'll find yourself writing a whole lot more on | | | | on your way to writing a successful & |
| other days. | | | | effective first fiction novel. |
| Another rule of thumb that works for me is to | | | | |