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Question: How do I set up a novel for writing!?
I am typing it directly into Word!. Do I save each chapter as a new Word file, or do I make it into one complete word file!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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it doesn't matter, but i prefer to make it a complete word file!. if you do chapters, you'll get that feeling and start wondering if it's long enough or not and it's gonna ruin your/(just mine's for now) writing
of course, this is your decisionWww@QuestionHome@Com

Does it really matter!?
It has nothing to do with your writing!. You don't even have to write in 'chapters' in a first draft!. It totally depends on what kind of organization you prefer!. I make it one complete huge honking word file!. Your choice!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

There isn't a set way to write it!. As a whole file is easier to edit and such, just make sure you make lots of copies and backups of it!. If you're lucky enough to get it published the publisher will change it anyway!.Www@QuestionHome@Com