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The novel is a prose literary art that relies on the imagination to link a group of elements together. The first step in writing a novel is to choose an idea for the story. This is the most important step, because it will determine the course of the entire novel.
Below are some tips for choosing an idea to begin your first steps in writing a novel.
• Choose something you care about: If you don’t care about the story, it won’t be easy for you to write about it.
• Choose something that excites you: The story should be interesting to you, so that you can convey excitement to the readers.
• Choose something new: Don’t try to retell an old story. Find something new and original to say.
Once you choose an idea for the story, you can start…
• Planning the novel: Planning will help you organize your ideas and create a structure for the novel. Some things to consider when planning a novel include:
• Characters: Who are the main and secondary characters? What are their goals and motivation?
• Plot: What events will happen in the novel? What problems will the characters face?
• Setting: Where will the events of the novel take place? What time will you be running?
• Style: How do you want to write your novel? Will you use first or third person point of view?
You can use a novel or screenplay outline to organize your ideas. There are many resources available online to help you plan a novel.
Once you’ve finished planning, you can start writing. Don’t be afraid to start with a rough draft. You can always rewrite later.
