Novel writing

by Victoria Constant
23rd February 2014

Hey guys, how would I go about writing a novel? I've wanted to for a while but don't know where to start :(

Replies

Sorry I didn't see all the answers before posting mine, I always forget to click on the 'more' button!

Profile picture for user lindaker_31511
Lindy
Kerfoot
270 points
Starting out
Short stories
Fiction
Autobiography, Biography and Memoir
Middle Grade (Children's)
Picture Books (Children's)
Comic
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Popular science, Social science, Medical Science
Practical and Self-Help
Historical
Adventure
Romance
Lindy Kerfoot
25/02/2014

Jot down anything that comes into your head. I get ideas just before I fall asleep, probably because it's the most peaceful part of my day! So I keep a pen and paper handy to jot down ideas to expand upon the next day so I don't forget.

Ultimately, pick up the pen/pencil or start tapping away on your keyboard!

Profile picture for user lindaker_31511
Lindy
Kerfoot
270 points
Starting out
Short stories
Fiction
Autobiography, Biography and Memoir
Middle Grade (Children's)
Picture Books (Children's)
Comic
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Popular science, Social science, Medical Science
Practical and Self-Help
Historical
Adventure
Romance
Lindy Kerfoot
25/02/2014

Hi all thank you for your advice it really means a lot! I have attempted to write novels in the past however they always seem to end up as short stories :( I struggle on how I woild expand them onto novels based on what I end up with although I'm not sure if this is because I'm only nineteen or because I'm going about it wrong :( I will look into getting some of the books suggested and see if that helps. Thank you all

Profile picture for user vickycon_27461
Victoria
Constant
330 points
Developing your craft
Poetry
Short stories
Fiction
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Adventure
Comic
Speculative Fiction
Historical
Gothic and Horror
Autobiography, Biography and Memoir
Romance
Victoria Constant
25/02/2014