How Do I Write A Book?
Don't worry. I'm not daft. I'm just wondering what the best way to go about writing a book is.
I've been wanting to write a book for awhile. I have the story in my mind, but I need some advice on how to go about actually doing it.
So... any advice for an aspiring author?So... just like writing a hub except longer. Cool, thanks
I generally reserve editing for after a first draft. Let it all ooze out onto the page first, then worry about organizing and cleaning it up...Of course, I'm sure every writer has his or her own way of doing it. I just usually like to get into the grip of the writing...and don't want concerns about commas to the get in the way!
- blatvaposted 15 years ago
0 Thanks so much for everyone's advice. I've been trying to start writing a book, but I get frustrated too easily. I once wrote about 70 pages, but deleted them all because I got frustrated with my own writing style. I guess what they say is true, you are your own worst critic.
Question about formatting: If I wanted my book to be in standard paperback style, what format would I use?There are programs you can download to help too. I have one which helps to organize it - page four - it's free but there are others too with a price tag.
I want to write one too just not sure on what though 
lolI'm downloading Page Four right now. Any help with organization is a great help to me. My inner ramblings now might make some sense
I'm not quite sure on how to fully use it but I thought it was a great program to have for writing
I'm writing a book as well right now...well not really I'm on hub a dub dub.
It is frustrating.
I find setting aside 2 hours everyday just for your book, that could be reading it over and writing.
Try reading books in the same genre to have a general idea on how the wording works if that makes sense?
Good LuckI would also recommend making a map
have a centre bubble then let your ideas offshoot from there 
helps to create a flow and organize your thoughts. Should look almost like a spider lol- Crazdwriterposted 15 years ago0
My best advice is to get a journal, write out all of the important facts like setting, time period, characters names and what you want them to look like. Once you have all of this down, sit and reread what you had written, then get either a notebook or get on your Microsft Word and just write. let it all flow from your imagination and onto the screen or paper.
And if you ever need any help, hit me up. always ready to help my fellow writers. Okay, so I need some opinions on a character's name now. I keep changing it
The main character is going to start out as a normal teenage girl. Due to some bad luck, she winds up in a mental institution and you will follow her path to destruction in the book. Names I've been thinking: Calysta, Elizabeth, Lovina...
Anyone like those names or have some suggestions of their own?For names I have bought myself a baby name book. it's a great tool to have! has great names plus the meanings so if you want something specific there you go.
Calysta is nice
I can offer my humble advice - everyone has their own methods but this is what works for me.
Once you've drawn up a plan for your story (nothing too rigid because it usually changes as soon as pen hits paper or your fingers hit the keyboard) you're left with one simple thing to do - write. If you really want to write a book you've got to sit down and write every day - as if it were a job and it helps if you treat it as such - give yourself set hours and try to show up to work on time! Even if some days you spend more time finding the right words than writing just don't move from your desk (except perhaps for the loo) - the key is to be disciplined. Write every day and try to avoid going back and making corrections as you go along - only when (some weeks, maybe months later) you've typed 'the end' you'll be ready for the rewrite.
By then you'll have your first draft but before you go back and rewrite you should get a bit of distance - perhaps a month or so. And then the process starts all over again...
Hope that helps!- lyricsingrayposted 15 years ago0
focus on just one page at a time and let it take you where it needs to go.
Cool I have a cousin named Beau
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