1.
Write a little every day
Otherwise you get in the habit of NOT writing.
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2.
SHOW, DON’T TELL.
If you don't know what that means, do some research. This is very important.
2 points - added 16 years ago by TWeb -
3.
Good Critique group or partner
You don't want someone to tell you its wonderful and there aren't any problems (those are called readers, not critique partners), neither do you want someone that rips it apart and doesn't like anything. Find a happy medium.
2 points - added 16 years ago by TWeb -
4.
Turn off your internal editor
Get it on paper first, then worry about editing.
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5.
Develope your characters
How would they react to different situations? What are there likes and dislikes? You may not use this information in the book, but if you know it, you "see" your characters clearer.
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6.
Plot
Know approximately where you're going with the story.
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7.
Keep a pad and pen with you at all times
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8.
Grab the reader’s interest with a strong first line or hook.
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9.
Give your character a trait, vulnerability, problem, that you can relate to.
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10.
Join a writers' group
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11.
the best way to learn to write is by writing
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12.
Read books, stories or articles similar to the one you want to write
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13.
Attend a writing conference
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14.
Take a class at a local college or arts center.
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15.
Don't worry about rejection
Write for yourself and to tell the best story you can. Worry about rejection when the book is finished.
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16.
Don’t use purple prose
overly extravagant, ornate or flowery
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17.
Learn the difference between viewpoints–
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18.
Read and study books on the CRAFT of writing
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19.
Set the tone and keep it consistent.
-2 points - added 16 years ago by TWeb -
20.
Set up a strong conflict
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