how to write a novel | New Novel Writer

Essential creative writing ingredients

What will make your first page grab the attention of the reader or editor - to make them read on?

Your writing lacks character...?

Interesting characters can even compensate for a thin story line or plot. If readers follow your main characters they will follow you.

End with the beginning

Sometimes it works better if you write your introduction to the story AFTER you have finished your book. Here's how and why...

Self promote - but start small

don't make (too many) expensive mistakes. My advice is - THINK SMALL.

Add colour to your writing

A picture is worth 1,000 words, but you are confined to the written word so make sure you paint a colourful picture.

Revise your own writing

Making the essential revision of your writing ENJOYABLE as well as manageable - ensuring it is the best it can possibly be...

What's your point of view?

Enrich you storytelling - and your characters - by switching Viewpoint. Exercise this option when you conduct your revisions.