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Question: I am going to write a novel!.!.!.!?
and i was wondering if there were any tips of anything i was supposed to do before hand!.Www@QuestionHome@Com


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The first thing to do is to outline!. Make sure you know what's going to happen!. Otherwise, the novel could go in any direction, which is when you run into plot holes (things that don't make sense!. Ex: You say your main character likes chocolate, yet five chapters later you say he hates it!.) After you have at least a few outlines, you need to do character studies!. You should know EVERYTHING about your character before you even write the first word of your book!. It's just like a real person!. What do they like, what do they dislike, what would they stand up for, who are their friends, if they don't have friends why not, what's their favorite song, what's their favorite movie, etc!. You shouldn't just do this for one or two of your characters, but ALL of the main characters!. It should get to the point where you know what they would do in any given situation!. Finally, after you finish the novel, you must put it away in a drawer from 2-6 months!. Don't touch it, don't think about it, simply live your life!. Then, after that time has passed, go back and re-read it!. You'll find that your writing is terrible, which is great! That means you have improved as a writer! After that, go back and rewrite the novel!. Don't just edit it, open a new document and rewrite everything!. You will get a new perspective on the novel!. As many people have said, there is no good first draft!. Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Make sure you have all the character's names, looks, personalities, likes/dislikes, ect!.!.!.written down somewhere!. It can get pretty confusing describing a character when you don't have something to keep you on track!. also, write down important events that you want to write about in the novel!. Good luck :)Www@QuestionHome@Com

Don't get caught up in writing a "novel"!. Just put your thoughts to paper and let it happen!. Norman Mailer, who I'll admit was a damn great author, was obsessed with the novel!. I think it may have hurt some of his works!. If it works out to be a short story, then so be it!. If it works out to be a "novella", then so be it also (Breakfast At Tiffany's worked out pretty well for Truman Capote for being a "novella")!. Just let it play out as you see it playing out!. Cheers!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Is English your primary language!?
Or do you plan in writing a novel in another language!?

Assuming English is your primary language, I suggest improving your grammar, punctuation and sentence structure!. You should start here!. After, follow the other advises!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

If you have no idea what to do then I'd suggest picking up some books on the art of writing!.

The Write Great Fiction series is excellent as is The First Five Pages!.

That should give you a starting point!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It kind of depends on the contents of the novel, but it could be helpful to research related subjects!. Like say for example, If it's a crime novel, read about old murder cases e!.t!.c!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Get a notebook and plan and brainstorm!. Develop everything as much as you can before you start!. That's all I can say :DWww@QuestionHome@Com

The title of your book should be
THE QUAILITY OF LIFE!
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Just make sure you write it one word at a time!.Www@QuestionHome@Com