This book is a collection of resources and random tips that will help you become a better writer and create stories worth reading. Since I've started the writing journey, and particularly started editing freelancers' works, I've discovered there are some basics, resources, and tips from professionals that will help all those striving to improve themselves, some of which I want to share with you in this book. Some of the content will be extracts from other professionals with advice and tips, and some of it will be from my own experience. Here's to us, the writers

So, you want to write, do you? Maybe you've even published a few stories (or more than a few, I don't know your life.) It's not as easy as it seemed at first, is it? There are a lot of specific writing skills involved in creating a narrative that you might not have picked up in High School English class: that's where I come in.

The vast majority of the writing I have seen on this website is worth less than the change I left upon your mother's nightstand. That means that, by statistical likelihood, your writing probably sucks too. Not in whole, mind you, but when it comes to a few of the trickier bits, you find yourself staring at a blank screen and scowling like a madman. I, on the other hand, am damned good at this writing stuff. So, out of the bottomless generosity of my heart, I decided to try and help your plebeian self. Plot exposition, character development, show versus tell, and all the little things that experienced writers know already. These are the secrets I'll drop on your lap in a vain attempt to make you learn a thing or two. I'm tired of reading all the crap on this site; don't let your work be part of it.

Writing a novel and getting it published: That's your goal. And nothing will keep you from making it happen. Such a goal, of course, presents a number of challenges. Make sure you have the tools you need to overcome them and succeed. In THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT, NY Times Best-Selling author Bob Mayer shares a veteran writer's hard-won advice with a style that's straight from the hip. He lays out the nuts and bolts of novel writing, along with guidelines for starting, finishing and revising your work. You'll learn how to: Develop story-worthy ideas Translate those ideas into a compelling plot -- one that keeps readers mesmerized Pace your story for maximum excitement Create realistic, complicated characters Submit attention-getting manuscripts Self-contained chapters make it easy to focus on the just the elements you need. Take in the advice, sharpen your skills, and hit the ground running. Mayer provides all the reliable information and instruction you need to make your dreams of publication come true. What are you waiting for? THE NOVEL WRITER'S TOOLKIT ensures that you're properly equipped for success! “A book to inspire, instruct and challenge the writer in everyone.” #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Susan Wiggs "An invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out." #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author Terry Brooks

Welcome Wattpadders! This book will be short and to the point. I won’t bore you with mundane grammar rules or the crap you learn in English class, but I will offer simple suggestions on how to improve your writing. These are tips that I use every day when I sit down to write. Nothing fancy, just the basics. I can’t promise that your “hotness” will go up, but I can guarantee that you’ll be a step above the people who don’t implement these techniques. Also, I encourage you to link to this book when commenting on other’s work. Sometimes it can be draining typing out the same suggestions over and over. I’m not trying to gain votes or comments with this book, I’m just here to provide budding writers with simple methods to hone their skills. So, with that brief introduction out of the way, let’s figure out how to improve your stories on Wattpad!

Why do we write? I write because words drive me crazy if I don't. At times, I am physically compelled to grab a pen and jot down my thoughts on paper. I write because it allows me to express my thoughts in a skilful way. I write to be the characters I am not. I write because I have to. It's simple. If you have that untold story inside you, it has to be told. Don't you all feel the same urge? We all write because we have something to say. Ideas percolating in our heads have to come out and get transferred on paper. With our words, we create a new world, one of our imaginations where we can be whatever we want. We can make readers fall in love with our characters or make them hate it by simply using words as our weapon. This book is a small effort to share my experiences of last few months on wattpad. It is for those beginners who are desperate to write but don't know where to start? How to start? Trust me; the most fearful moment is just before we start writing. This book will give answers to your questions related to writing. I am planning to take one topic at a time and give you basic information in simple words. I will keep on adding more sections as I receive your queries. I hope this will help you to unlock your dreams and let them transfer to reality by your fingers. Come and join me in this beautiful journey of an amazing craft called writing. Let's write together. 'Let's Write' is added to Wattpad's reading list, Wattpad 101. Find it featured on the Wattpad profile at http://www.wattpad.com/list/72008064-wattpad-101#.UvFNN_1sj1q

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If you're struggling with punctuation, dialogue, spelling or grammar, have a read of this simple guide to the components of writing, copyright, and publishing. [UNEDITED VERSION- Full, edited version to be released soon!]