A good story is about characters who are so alive we can feel them breathe, a world that is so vivid we can taste, touch, see and smell it, conflict that has our hearts beating fast and plot twists that surprise us. How do you make all this happen? Some people just 'get' story-telling, but most have to learn it.
This part will focus on explaining the elements that make up a good story, then demonstrate how you can use each element to make your story richer.
In this section you'll learn how to:
- Come up with an idea
- Make sure it's the idea
- Create lead characters
- Build your story's world
- Outline your story
- Create a memorable supporting cast
- What to do before you start writing i.e. Pre-writing activities
- Write faster i.e. quick tips to finish your first draft
- Write better i.e. showing vs telling
- Help your character's speak
Basically, the aim of this part is to help you actually write and finish the first draft of your book. You can't publish a book that isn't written yet.
YOU ARE READING
Amateur To Published: The Fiction Writer's Guide To Publishing
No FicciónHow much will it cost to publish? Is my book even good enough to be published? How do I find a cover for my book? Where do I find an editor? Is it okay to use pictures from google? Find practical and straight forward answers to these questions and...
