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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again from writers life coming up today how to write multiple points of view writing a book with multiple points of view is one of the most challenging ways to tell a story and requires doodling and bouncing various personalities points of view and motivations as well as the ability to pull these together to create a narrative that not only makes sense but is compelling and read worthy - however done right and using multiple points of view can provide added layers of insight and intrigue to a story they can be a smart and insightful way to widen the readers perspective and allow them to get to know multiple characters in more depth before you get started it's essential to make sure that telling your story from multiple points of view is the right decision list the reasons why your story will benefit from using this narrative device and be clear on why this will enhance your story for example by giving your reader a broader insight into the into the world you are creating or allowing different secrets to come out through the different perspectives giving the reader information that other characters in the story do not have once you have decided to go ahead and use multiple points of view here are some useful tips to ensure you make this as effective as possible first be clear and distinct when switching point of view there's nothing worse than confusing your reader and the danger of doing so is far greater when using multiple points of view be very clear when you are switching from the perspective of one character to another only changing when beginning a new chapter is usually a more natural way to keep switches defined and easy to follow next have distinct characters and voices if you're using multiple points of view make sure that they are all distinctive and exciting enough to stand alone in your story each character should have a unique voice and personality that feels utterly separate from the others and next make everyone as important as each other each point of view needs to come from a character that's the hero of their own story give equal importance to each character and make sure that they all have their journeys struggles conflicts and obstacles to overcome which make the reader interested in them and want to hear more from their own point of view next don't repeat the same scenes over and over telling the same scene from each character's point of view runs the risk of boring your reader and not allowing the story to move forward of course there are times when it is essential to reveal the same scene from a different characters perspective but unless truly necessary to the plot try to avoid this next plan plot and have a good strategy there needs to be a reason you are using a particular character to reveal a specific scene ask yourself why that character works best to tell that part of the story what insight they bring and make sure that they are the best man all best woman for the job planning how the points of view will come together and which character to use to tell which bit of the story will make sure things don't get confused and that there are no inconsistencies in your story either writing from multiple points of view is tough but done right can be incredibly smart and a useful device to intrigue your reader to bring different levels to your story and to give the reader a whole cast of characters to fall in love with if you're thinking of using multiple points of view to tell a story remember to keep your reader in mind and use these tips to help ensure you're doing well and don't forget if you're struggling to write off an issue but our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up like this video if you will and I'll see you again next time bye for now
How to Write a Novella - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello is Peter here again from WritersLife.org and coming up today how to write a novella a novella can be a great stepping stone in a writer's journey towards completing a novel or it can be a standalone project whatever the reason or motivation for writing a novella that a writer may have what it can do is to teach them about how to build characters introduce themes and convey a story in more depth than short stories do writing a novella might give you an idea for a novel or might end up turning into one itself like much in writing the word count for novellas is not set in stone thirty to sixty thousand words is about right this gives you enough leeway to expand your story if you see fit or to keep it quite concise either way even at the lower end of the word count writing a novella is no small undertaking it's long enough that the reader should become immersed in the world created but short enough that's a person might be able to devour the whole story in one sitting while there are lots of elements of a novella that are also important in a full-length novel there are also some crucial differences and it is essential to understand what these are and pay attention to them as you write your story so if you are hoping to write a novella remember these valuable tips first pay attention to structure the beauty of a novella is that you need to pack so much into a limited number of words there is no room for an excess of anything the plot needs to be watertight the story must unfold without deviation a good structure will provide the base from which to tell the story and needs to be smart and simple there's likely to be fewer characters fewer scene changes and a clear unifying idea that pulls the story together next use characters wisely there should be fewer characters in a novella and those that do appear should be used economically characters need to be impactful and their presence must be felt right away all characters should play an essential role in the story should drive the action and the plot forward and be cleverly executed so your readers feel as though they know them without having to know everything about them you don't have the luxury of pages of backstory or of letting your readers get to know your characters gradually they must feel a connection with them almost immediately have just a single theme and conflict while in a full-length novel there are opportunities to bring in several conflicts and dramas dilemmas themes subplots because of the limited word counts of a novella there should only be one single time frame single place single idea this way you can fully execute your story with as much power and attention to detail as if writing a full novel rather than giving a watered-down version where the story feels weak as if it isn't fully explained remember simplicity is key when it comes to writing a novella it's important not to over complicate things don't make life difficult for yourself by trying to pack too much in instead keep things simple while still creating a story that is complex enough to come to a satisfying conclusion without any surplus or digressions from the main idea so by following these tips you can write a novella that is / perfectly paced heats the read hoped allows them to immerse themselves in your story fully and yet remain simple sweet and satisfied and don't forget if you're surely to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination again organized stay focused fine times are right and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi it's Peter here again from WritersLife.org and coming up today essential book writing tips for beginner writers if you've never even come close to attempting to write a book before even the idea of doing so can seem utterly overwhelming it may be that you have some writing experience have written some sorts of pieces for pleasure now and again or have just been struck with a brilliant idea for a book or an urge to do it but have no writing experience at all whatever stage you are at and how ever used to writing you are actually making that move to start writing a novel is a huge commitment and often people can be at a loss not knowing where to start however writing a novel though hard work doesn't have to be an overwhelmingly complicated process follow these straightforward tips and not only will you find yourself clear on how to get started but also armed with the know how to finish it too so here are some essential book writing tips for beginner writers first what is your book about our books need to be about something what's yours about have a clear idea of your story your characters are what's going to happen in your book before you begin just a single idea won't get you very far so you need to sit down and work out the details before you start writing if you don't you might find your great idea doesn't go anywhere next writing the chapter outlines once you have a clear idea of your story right chapter outlines to give yourself a firm idea of what you are going to write chapter outlines will provide you with the confidence to know that your story has enough meat to turn it into a book and we'll stop and read and write a block from looming halfway through and next creates deadlines you need to set yourself realistic and achievable deadlines for writing your book break them down it's a manageable bite-size choice to help make them feel less impossible figure out a rough workout total for your book sixty to eighty thousand words is about right for a first fiction novel and then set a weekly word count goal that you know you can stick to next creates a writing schedule once you know your deadlines create a writing schedule that you know you can stick to be ambitious but don't push yourself to the points where you can't get the work done you only end up feeling disappointed and be more likely to give up writing at the same time in the same place can help you to create a routine and immerse writing it's a part of your everyday life next get feedback before you finish don't wait until you painstakingly written the entire manuscript before you get anyone to look at it they'll likely come back with so many questions notes and comments that you'll feel like you have to start it all over again someone who knows what they're talking about and isn't afraid to be critical to look at your work early on can make all the difference and next learn about the publishing process decide whether you're going to try to get an agent or publisher to take on your book or if you're going to self publish and then dedicate some time to learning everything you can about the publishing process if you're serious about your book becoming a success it's important to know exactly where the opportunities lie and what you need to do to give your book the very best pants next don't aim for perfection your book isn't going to feel perfect when it's finished so don't hold on to that idea of perfection and use it as an excuse to put your book in a drawer and forget about it if you don't land a traditional publishing deal then you can self publish don't spend all that time and energy on your book and not do anything with it at the end and our final tip is a write another one many writers don't experience success the first time around in fact many don't experience it the second third or fourth time either however you'll have learnt so much from writing the first book now you owe it to yourself to take those lessons and write another even better one writing a book does take time and dedication but it doesn't have to be too complicated use these simple tips for beginners to get you started stay on track and see through to the end and don't forget if he's struggling to write or finish your book our free writer's tool King can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us the thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
How to Tackle Writing Fatigue - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from WritersLife.org and coming up today how to title writing a fatigue everyone has days where they don't feel like writing but when the days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months it can become a big problem do you have writing of fatigue some common symptoms are feeling as though everything you write is awful being unable to get past the initial stages of an idea being consumed by negative thinking that means you can't focus on the task at hand feeling as though you're stuck in a route and writing the same sort of things over and over again changing things and feeling as though you are no better and running out of ideas if any of these things sound familiar you might have writing and fatigue but what can you do about it here are some suggestions first get out of the house a change of scenery can work wonders for the imagination fresh air and exercise will get that blood pumping and who knows what you'll see or hear when you're out and about that will inspire you with a brilliant idea for your story take a break sometimes you suffer from writing fatigue because you do need a break from writing do yourself a favor let yourself have some time off from writing just don't let the brake turn into a permanent one sometimes putting something aside and coming back to it after a few weeks can help us to see new things and spark new ideas that allow us to get over whatever problems we were having when we initially became frustrated read something inspiring sometimes we need to get back to what inspired us to start writing in the first place reading over our favorite books again or just finding inspiring quotes can help to lift one spirits and help us to recollect why we write what's important to us and get us back on the right track once more reset your goals take a look at your writing goals perhaps you've been pushing yourself too far and too hard and have set goals that are impossible to reach or maybe your goals aren't driving you far enough and have allowed you to become lazy take a look at the Gauss and deadlines you've set for yourself and see if you can change them to keep you more motivated look after yourself yet plenty of rest eat healthily learn how to relax and unwind and don't forget to exercise keeping the mind and body fueled with goodness will help you feel energetic positive and focused all important for being your best writing self coming across a roadblock in your writing is frustrating but there are ways to deal with it every writer will experience times when they find it difficult to write and writing become sluggish and even dull to them the critical thing to remember is to work through this don't give up and persevere and eventually you'll get back into the flow of things using these tips will help you get there faster and hopefully make instances of writing fatigue as short-lived and painless as possible and don't forget if he's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused fine times are right and finally yeah book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to a http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more my name is Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again from WritersLife.org and today what makes a best-seller is there really a key to writing a best-selling book well the answer is both yes and no while of course there are no guarantees there's been a lot of research done around this idea and in fact there's plenty of evidence out there that suggests that by employing certain formulas structuring your story in a particular way and using language cleverly you can increase your chances of writing a best-selling novel by a huge amount a group of computer scientists studying at Stony Brook University New York City came up with a theory known as style ama tree which can determine whether a book will become successful when used it can predict with 84 percent accuracy whether a book will sell well using style ama tree it was found that work with the heavy use of verbs and adverbs were less successful than those using large numbers of nouns and adjectives other ratings included interestingness and writing style allowing your characters freedom to move develop and connect with the reader is imperative not all characters will appeal to everyone of course so understanding your target audience and writing characters that you know they will react to is also very important keep a dialogue short and succinct and use it to drive the story forward use he said rather than a descriptive word use an active voice avoid an omni sense narrator and keep dialogue natural these are all techniques which have proven more popular than their alternatives and will certainly make your book more readable and attractive to a wider range people your language should engage the reader while it's important to show and not tell you also need to include descriptive language to build up a picture in the readers head let them look around a place and see what the character sees when they meet a new person you should describe their appearance try to use imaginative and unusual ways to describe people and things for example a man with crumpled skin and gooseberry eyes is better than a man with wrinkles and green eyes you need to stimulate your reader senses so use all of them not only what a character sees but the sounds smells tastes and touches that accompany this a good plot should always involve the protagonist on a journey overcoming obstacles and learning about themselves as they go the world you create needs to be interesting but believable the characters you introduced to us should make us react whether we are excited enamoured or repulsed all great books include some sorts of crises something that somehow deeply affects the protagonist and motivates them to act the story should escalate from this point building intention until the dramatic climax where the protagonist makes a choice or a discovery that will change their life forever of course no matter how well you write your book needs to be picked up and taken on by a publisher or agent in order to stand the best chance of success the bigger the publishing house their bigger their marketing budget and marketing your book in the correct way is also hugely important and will have a significant impact on whether your book becomes a best-seller or not getting it to the top of must read lists and having it displayed at the front of the window bookshops are all going to push your novel into the public eye and increase its sales potential of course you can't deny that there's an element of look when it comes to writing a best-selling novel and you must be careful that you don't get so weighed down with strategies and formulas that you then make the writing process tedious and difficult one of the best tips is to write something you would want to read yourself if you do that not only will you enjoy the process of writing but you'll also come across as passionate and excited about your work when trying to sell yourself to publishers and agents and once completed you can be proud of what you've written regardless of whether it goes on to be a best-selling novel or not okay and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us the thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
Why You Must Be Patient - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there it's Peter here again from WritersLife.org and today why you must be patient it's easy to fall victim of looking at other people's success and wishing you were then when this happens you won't get far you spend your time looking at other people's success and by default you will neglect your own when you ponder on other people's success you forget that it didn't happen overnight the person you're looking at took years and years to become successful you're only looking at the finished product it's easy to look at the finished product because it's still shining will aspire to become the finished product but we forget what it takes to get there all the trial and error that goes into becoming a finished product ceases to exist in our minds you will not become the finished shining product overnight when you're starting on the journey of success learn the art of being patient when you become patient you will not give up at the first sight of failure you understand that failure is part of the process when others desire success right away when they can't achieve it they give up you won't be one of those people you understand that if you're patient eventually you'll achieve your desired success patients will play a virtue on your journey when your patient not a lot will affect you you're able to withstand more than the average person when others complain you keep taking massive action you don't let excuses stand in the way of where you want to go you know excuses are just another obstacle you need to overcome patience leads you to a more fulfilling life you don't put this unnecessary pressure on your to succeed right away instead you take your time you put in a daily grind knowing that with each step you'll get to where you want to go when your patience you'll become successful maybe not right now but over time and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination yet organize stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi I'm Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about how a book gets published the basics of how a book that's published please note that this refers to mainstream publishing and not self-publishing which is something else entirely but most of the books you see in bookstores happen this way for a first-time author a book generally starts with a completely finished and polished manuscript for fiction and memoirs in a proposal and a sample page for nonfiction yes novelist you have to write the whole thing published authors can sometimes sell novels on proposal it's then generally advisable for an unpublished author to find a literary agents very few publishers these days accept submissions from uh nogen tada and a good agent can give a project a better chance at succeeding and will usually be able to negotiate a better deal than the author would be able to achieve on their own once an agent has taken on a project they then send it to one or more editors at different publishing houses the agent will specifically target the submission to the editors that they feel are most appropriate for the book the editors take a look at the project and if it's something they are interested in they will share it with your colleagues and bosses to gauge enthusiasm once the editor has to go ahead to move forward with the project they will send the agent and offer the submission process can take anywhere from a week to a year or more depending on when or if the agent finds a match for the project an author usually includes an advance royalties territory and other specific terms sometimes the offer will be for one book or sometimes it will be for multiple books if more than one editor is interested there might be an option to determine which publisher will make the best offer when the deal points have been agreed upon and the author accepts an offer the publisher will then send a contract which the agent or the agency's contracts director will negotiate after the contract is in sight if the project was sold on proposal it's then time for the author to write the book once the manuscript is completed for nonfiction or after the contract is signed for fiction the auditor will usually send an editorial letter see justing content changes that the author will then make these changes are somewhat negotiable but for the most part authors will follow their editors suggestions when the changes have been made and the manuscript is deem editorially acceptable it moves to copy editing where typos and other errors are corrected and designed as it will look on the page the author has to review the different versions of the completed manuscripts to catch typos the publisher is also working during this time on the design of the book including the cover trim size paper size and other design considerations meanwhile the editor is coordinating with their marketing and sales teams to write copy for the publisher seasonal catalog write the jacket copy to hopefully generate enthusiasm among the sales team for the project and to help shape the marketing plans several months before the book's publication the sales team will be coordinating with bookstore buyers and other accounts as they place their orders which helps determine how many copies of the book the publisher prints the agent usually keeps tabs on this process to make sure everything is happening according to plan the publication process from finished manuscript to in books or books usually takes a year or more can occasionally be compressed if it is an especially timely project but the process usually requires quite a bit of lead time when publication date arrives the book goes on sale and the author is rich and famous beyond their wildest dreams sometimes not usually the author then gets cracking on their next book or rather they should already have been cracking and the process repeats the end don't forget if you're having a hard time reading or finishing your book check out our free writers toolkit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published besides a to get your free copy http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit if you enjoyed this video jumping in - give it a thumbs up surround our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writer's life.org from our writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi I'm Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about top 10 books that will help you improve your writing when it comes to writing there is always room for improvement a writer who is willing to accept this and take the time and make an effort to continually progress and find their skills will become better and better and will give themselves the very best chance of becoming successful one of the ways writers can get better at writing is by reading so why not kill two birds with one stone and read books designed to give you the very best tips and knowledge to improve your writing skills there are a lot of books out there which claim to help writers rights but which ones are the most effective these 10 books are insightful well-written and full of great tips and advice to help readers hone their skills number one the sense of style the thinking person's guide to writing in the 21st century by Steven Pinker this book gives fresh and contemporary advice on how to improve your writing style while it's not necessarily suitable for those just starting out it's witty smart and full of fascinating insights to help get your writing into great shape number two write tights say exactly what you mean with precision and power by William bro how every writer knows that being a thorough editor is all part and parcel of the job this book teaches you how to trim the fat from your writing to recognize where you've overwritten or added parts to a story that aren't necessary follow these tips to keep your writing sharp precise and sleek indie writer Survival Guide by Susan K Quin the indie author Survival Guide is full of useful easily digestible information to help you improve your writing it has a great conversational tone and feels as though you're getting a whole bunch of insider secrets from a learned friend's number for 1,001 ways to write great fiction get published and earn your audience by Chuck one day if you want a frank and honest approach and how to write well this book will deliver beware the no-nonsense style not be everyone's cup of tea but wendig's advice is to the point and very funny if a little harsh at times number five on writing a memoir of the craft by Stephen King no one can deny that the great Stephen King knows a thing or two about writing it's therefore no wonder that this house you guide is one of the most popular writing advice books out there Kings book is full of personal anecdotes that will help writers feel as though as they can make it to the writers journey by Christopher Vogler if you like to learn by example the writer's journey is going to be right up your street jam-packed with useful examples and excellent exercises to help you improve your writing this book will help you get well on your way self editing for fiction writers by Reni brown and Dave King this book is a genuinely fantastic guy to use when editing your manuscript go through each chapter and apply the advice to your work and you'll end up with an entirely different and much improved story by the ends right publish repeat by Sean Platt and Johnny beat rot this book is a must read for all writers it offers something different to other writing advice books because it teaches writers that writing is a business and how to learn the nature of that business and apply one's business knowledge effectively is ultimately what will help you sell your book the creative tear it by Jessica Crispin the creative carrot is great for writers who need some creative inspiration and will teach you how to tap into your most creative self become more imaginative and experimental and have fun with your writing at the same time number 10 the sense of style by Steven Pinker this book will help writers to recognize when their writing isn't very good and how to put it right as well it teaches writers how to let go of themselves how to stop being so self-conscious with their writing and how to get out of their own way so the reader can truly enjoy their work these 10 books all bring something a little different to the table and each one of them will give you some fantastic insight into how to make your writing better by learning from the Masters and the greats and applying their advice to your work you are sure to learn new skills and even surprise yourself along the way don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writers toolkit they can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just had to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe 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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi I'm Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about ten musts for writing a book number one take one fabulous idea it's impossible to overstate the importance of your concept in terms of how successful your book becomes Stephenie Meyer writes perfectly good competent prose but her story idea ordinary girl falls for hot vampire turns her book into a cultural phenomenon dan Brown Stieg Larsson Stephen King are all similar decent writers blessed with stunning ideas agents know this and no matter what your genre a strong premise is essential to selling a book giving any to broadly similar manuscripts agents will almost always pick the one with the strongest central concepts build yourself a blistering plot the next huge essential for any novelist is a story that simply forces the reader to keep turning pages unfortunately there are definite rules about how to achieve this the two crucial rules are a give the protagonist a major life challenge early in the book and don't resolve things until the very ends be if a particular chapter doesn't advance the story in a specific way you have to delete that chapter it sounds simple well actually the principles aren't that hard to understand although executing the advice can be a bit tricky number three next ingredient an unforgettable character or two long after a reader has forgotten the details of a plot the chances are they'll remember the character who impelled it the two things you absolutely have to bear in mind when constructing your characters are a make sure the character and the story bounce off of each other in interesting ways so if to take a stupid example your character has a big fear of spiders the chances are that your story will have to force your character to confront those fears you have to bring your character into their zone of greatest discomfort be make sure that you really really know your character after all it's Alton the big things that make a character sizzle with life it's the little things that make her seem human amy has a passion for Manhattan winter she fell off a horse when she was 12 she collects a shell from every beach she's ever visited one more thing that matters is where you place your camera do you write in the first person the third person do you have one point view - or 10 number four don't forget to give your character some inner life one of the most common problems we see when a character does and says all the right stuff but the reader never really knows what he or she thinks or feels one of the most common problems we see is when a character does and says all the right stuff but the reader never really knows what the character thinks or feels and this is one of the very simplest things for a novelist to do you just need to remember that your protagonist has a rich inner world and you need to tell us about it not just the bland everyday things either Mike felt hungry so he sat down to eat but the things that make him different and unique dramatized dramatized dramatized your job as a novelist is to show the action unfolding on the page readers don't just want a third-hand report of what just happened that means you need to tell them moment by moments as though you were witnessing the events number 6 right well okay we know this sounds obvious but it's no good having a fabulous idea and a brilliant plot if you can't write good clear English your book is made up of sentences and as those sentences don't convey your meaning successfully and clearly your book just won't work fortunately almost everyone has the capacity to write well enough you just have to focus on the challenge in particular do you think about the three building blocks of good writing a clarity you need to express your meaning clearly be economy never use ten words when eight would do si precision be as precise as possible and that normally means you have to see the scene clearly in your head before you can describe it clearly to a reader D that your novel boasts a lovely sense of place e that your dialogue sparkles quite easy to achieve actually and it really strengthens the book and that your manuscript is well presented no row apostrophes please number seven what if I'm writing for children most of the same rules apply no matter what age group you're writing for you write clearly if your style isn't clear kids won't have the patience to stay with you if in doubt keep it simple you write economically same thing here if you waste words if a chapter doesn't immediately drive the story forward you'll lose readers keep it Tops you write warmly children flops to Harry Potter for JK Rowling's ideas and inventiveness but they stayed with her because of her warmth you write with humor and a bit of mischief kids want humor and they want books to break rules that they wouldn't dream of breaking in real life think of your favorite children's book and you'll almost certainly smile number eight reached the final full stop congratulations you're almost halfway there Hemingway once said the first draft if anything is crap and he's right nearly all first drafts will have problems some of them quite profound and that's okay the first draft is really just your opportunity to get stuck in on the real business which is refining and perfecting the story you've just told yourself the chances are that you have not properly succeeded in the following rules above so now it's a pretty good time to go back over these and check that you've made full use of their wisdom you'll find that a lot of these things are circular you'll use the same advice over and over again but make more profound use of it each time around number nine get help writing a book is hard work it's lonely those around you are seldom equipped to offer expert feedback and advice and of course this is a difficult road most first novels do not get published so please don't try to go it alone if you finished your novel however then the most direct route to improving it is to get detailed editorial advice on what's working what's not yet working and what to do to fix it this kind of feedback is the gold standard way to improve your writing and number ten get a literary agent and a book deal literary agents only take about one book in a thousand so before you take this final step we do suggest that you've completed one through number nine properly that said if you're not was good enough you will find it easy enough to secure representation just follow these steps a select your target agents be choose about eight to twelve names you're looking for agents who are keen to take on new writers who are active in your area if they happen to represent authors you love then so much the better see write a fabulous cover letter d write a good clear synopsis a process that terrifies most writers but which is easier than you might think e get your stuff out there and good luck don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writers toolkit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just head to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writers live org for more writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time
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