How to write a book?

 


 How to write a book?

I’ve been asked many times how hard is it to write a book. First off, the hardest part is coming up with a storybook idea that is worth writing about. There is no magic recipe for unlocking your creativity to help you write a book. So here's the scoop: there's no one-size-fits-all approach to becoming an author. Each writer's path is as individual as a fingerprint. But here's the kicker - nearly every successful author out there follows certain writing routines and strategies that propel them toward their literary dreams. In this series, we spill the beans on some of the most popular tactics used by bestselling authors to kickstart and complete their books. Each week I will give you another tidbit to help you achieve your goals. 

So, you want to write a book, huh? Well, let me tell you, the first thing you need is a killer idea. Without it, you're going nowhere with your writing. Maybe you already have a spark of inspiration, or maybe you're just drawing blanks. No worries. Just ask yourself a few simple questions to figure out that "big book idea": What really gets me fired up to write? What's a topic that I believe is crucial to explore? Who's going to be itching to read this story? Can I pull this off and make it kick-ass? Once you've got your answers, you'll be on your way to pinpointing the perfect idea. If you've got multiple concepts floating around, but only one that truly lights a fire in your belly and feels doable, well, there's your golden ticket! And if you're struggling to brainstorm, these questions will guide you in the right direction. Think about the books that have rocked your world and left a lasting impact. Chances are, you'll want to create something in that same realm.

Make a list of types of stories you'd like to write. Romance, what setting? Medevil or current day, a knight in shining armor or a deadbeat who turns rich from winning the lottery? Lovers triangle or a murder mystery. If it's a murder mystery then you have to have a scene, murder scene, culprit, or murderer, is there a red herring to throw your readers off for the first half of the book? What is the who, what, where, when, and why of the story. Is there history thrown into your story? If so, have you done your research on the history to prove accuracy? There's a lot that goes into a book, you can't just sit down and put words to paper or screen without having some form of research being done beforehand. 

Elizabeth Kilbride is a Writer and Editor with forty years of experience in writing with 12 of those years in the online content sphere. Author of 5 books and a Graduate with an Associate of Arts from Pheonix University in Business Management, then a degree in Mass Communication and Cyber Analysis from Phoenix University, then on to Walden University for her master’s in criminology with emphasis on Cybercrime and Identity Theft and is currently studying for her Ph.D. degree in Criminology, her work portfolio includes coverage of politics, current affairs, elections, history, and true crime. In her spare time, Elizabeth is also a gourmet cook, life coach, and avid artist, proficient in watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, Gouache, and pastels. As a political operative having worked on over 300 campaigns during her career, Elizabeth has turned many life events into books and movie scripts while using history to weave interesting storylines. She also runs 6 blogs that range from art to life coaching, to food, to writing, and opinion or history pieces each week. 

 

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