advice on writing a book

@doormouse (4599)
October 8, 2010 11:21am CST
my mum suggested that i write a book as i've had a fair bit happen to me in the past,but i wouldn't know where to start,who to contact or anything,if anyone out there has writen a book before i'd be very gratefull of any advice you could give me
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
8 Oct 10
dormouse I am not publishedd but I have written sev eral noves. Find a c class or two at Junior college and take some writing courses on short stories and writing novels. You get hands on experience and even are shown how to try to sell your wo rks. That is what I did and you do get really valuable information that will help you to get started and to keep on. Also most c lasses have writers groups you can join to learn from each other. good luc k and God bless
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@doormouse (4599)
8 Oct 10
thanks hatley,why don't you try to get your novels published
• United States
28 Oct 10
I have before, it was published by a small company i don't recommended it by the way. i am going to be publishing a few more this year and the began of next year. but i will be publishing it my self with lulu they seam to be the best for self publishing if you don't have lots of money to start with. and once you publish it your self you can try and sell to a big publisher already having it self published means they have less work to do and they will look at it a little nicer.
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@doormouse (4599)
28 Oct 10
well done you for writing your books,i still haven't decided what to write about or how to start the book off
• United States
29 Oct 10
i found it helps to just sit and write things down don't think about the end just keep writing, you then come back and read it the next day and see where you want to go from there it helps.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
13 Oct 10
Well, the first and most important thing that you will need to do before you start to write a book is that you need to decide what you want to write about. If you are planning on writing about something that has happened in your life, then you want to pick something that has happened that has a particular memory associated in it for you. While you are writing you want to make sure that you include a lot of details so that the reader can feel like they were actually there. And, don't rush to get done with your writing because it is more likely to be higher quality if you take your time writing than if you rush through it.
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@doormouse (4599)
13 Oct 10
well there is 2 or 3 things that i could write about,it's really just a matter of deciding which one,then trying to work out how to start it off,thanks for the advice
@lendmhe (372)
• Philippines
8 Oct 10
To start with, you must submit your works to the book pulishers in your area, or any online book publishers, if you preferred to be online, for reviews. No matter what topic it is, as long as it has an interesting story and within the publisher standard, I'm sure they will accept it.
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@doormouse (4599)
8 Oct 10
it's not just about where to send the novel once i've finished it,i need to know how to actually start it as i haven't a clue,i'm really thick when it comes to things like this
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@Karunvig (714)
• India
8 Oct 10
first choose the topic make a index (blue print) write atleast starting 7 pages for that... thn again write in this topic thn will guide u
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@doormouse (4599)
8 Oct 10
i've got 3 topics to choose from,but i don't know which one would be more interesting and how on earth do i start,i can't really start Once Upon A Time can i,i don't normally read myself so i haven't got a clue
@Karunvig (714)
• India
8 Oct 10
choose ur fav topic rather thn choosing a topic just fr writing.. think u love a gurl and u want to marry is easy rather thn u marry a girl thn luv her :P make thigs easy for u rather thn making problems all around u.. u hv to choose one... dnt think whether ppl will lik it or not... u write in a way tht thy love ehatever u write...
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