Friday, March 09, 2007

Just Get It Out! Start Writing Your Novel

Another remnant memory from Monday's children's book conversation from my colleague was on how it'd taken her seven years to convince herself to sit down and write the book because she didn't really know where to begin.

Seven years...wow...that's like 49 years to a dog. But I digress...

If you've got an idea for a story and don't know quite where to start, here's a bit of reading to get you going. In all honesty, you don't need to read to know the simplest, best bit of advice on where to start writing.

Start now and start where you are.

Structure problems? Interesting concept here...

The Snowflake Method for Writing a Novel by Randy Ingermanson

About.com's advice on writing the novel (remember--lots of popups here..enable the popup blocker)

About.com's How to Write a Novel

A more thoughtful approach on how to get things out on paper....

How to Write a Novel: A Simple Procedure to Follow by Paul Saevig

Happy getting-it-down-on-paper (and it is a happy feeling...)

Beth