Beginning a writing project is both exciting and scary. It is thrilling to see the ideas that have been floating around in your head begin to take shape. Whether you are a writer of poetry, crime thriller novels, young adult paranormal romances, or some other genre, you will relate to the feeling of seeing a project start to become what you envision for it. Here are a few tips for getting started and staying motivated throughout the course of writing.
1. Discover your own writing process. Some people write best first thing in the morning, while others do their best work before going to bed. Some people need to outline the entire plot of a novel before starting to write, while other start with one scene or a couple of characters and just let it unfold. Figure out the techniques that help you thrive.
2. Find someone who can mentor you. Any new writer can benefit from the guidance of an experiences writer, especially one who has been published. If this person writes in a similar genre to yours, even better. Ask for his or her opinions on your work, as well as listening to general advice.
3. Save everything. As you are working, there will be passages, or perhaps entire chapters, that you decide do not fit into your vision for the book. Rather than discarding them completely, simply set them aside. You may find, once you get further in, that they do have a place in the book. Also, the may fit into future projects.
4. Take time away from the project if you need it. There is nothing wrong with taking a break for a few days, or even several weeks. Sometimes, stepping away from a work in progress is the best things you can do. You may return to it with new insights and ideas.
5. Have several friends and colleagues read your drafts. Look for a wide range of perspectives, including that of your mentor and lots of other people. The more input you can get while you are writing, the better chance you have of creating something that will speak to a diverse audience.
6. Decide how you want to publish and market your book. These days, there are many options for getting your book into the public eye. You can go the traditional route, by shopping it around to various publishers. You can also self-publish your book in print. Another increasingly popular option is self-publishing e-books, which can be sold online electronically. In a few cases, authors have made millions doing this.
Try to keep up the momentum that you build at the beginning of a new project. Us that feeling to keep you motivated as the writing progresses. It is natural to lose some enthusiasm as you go, but try to take different approaches to get it back. Use all of the tips on this list. Step away from the project for a bit, or ask your mentor how he or she deals with this feeling. Just don't stop altogether.
1. Discover your own writing process. Some people write best first thing in the morning, while others do their best work before going to bed. Some people need to outline the entire plot of a novel before starting to write, while other start with one scene or a couple of characters and just let it unfold. Figure out the techniques that help you thrive.
2. Find someone who can mentor you. Any new writer can benefit from the guidance of an experiences writer, especially one who has been published. If this person writes in a similar genre to yours, even better. Ask for his or her opinions on your work, as well as listening to general advice.
3. Save everything. As you are working, there will be passages, or perhaps entire chapters, that you decide do not fit into your vision for the book. Rather than discarding them completely, simply set them aside. You may find, once you get further in, that they do have a place in the book. Also, the may fit into future projects.
4. Take time away from the project if you need it. There is nothing wrong with taking a break for a few days, or even several weeks. Sometimes, stepping away from a work in progress is the best things you can do. You may return to it with new insights and ideas.
5. Have several friends and colleagues read your drafts. Look for a wide range of perspectives, including that of your mentor and lots of other people. The more input you can get while you are writing, the better chance you have of creating something that will speak to a diverse audience.
6. Decide how you want to publish and market your book. These days, there are many options for getting your book into the public eye. You can go the traditional route, by shopping it around to various publishers. You can also self-publish your book in print. Another increasingly popular option is self-publishing e-books, which can be sold online electronically. In a few cases, authors have made millions doing this.
Try to keep up the momentum that you build at the beginning of a new project. Us that feeling to keep you motivated as the writing progresses. It is natural to lose some enthusiasm as you go, but try to take different approaches to get it back. Use all of the tips on this list. Step away from the project for a bit, or ask your mentor how he or she deals with this feeling. Just don't stop altogether.
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