Creative writing takes persistence and dedication, but it is believed that with the right amount of passion and the right structure, anybody is able to complete one. Is that good news? If you are an upcoming author it might be music to your ears, but it is also true that anybody can finish a marathon. So how can you set your self apart from all the other anybodies? With the drive to succeed, and these three easy tips.
So lets look at some of the things you need to make your novel a success. Firstly you want to have lively characters. Without a cast of good characters you will not have a good story. The characters are the vehicles for the story, so without them there is no reason for the reader to turn the page to find out what happens, no matter how well you have written the book.
Second, you will need the right blend of intrigue and suspense. The novel should be a series of scenes and sequels, actions and reactions, ups and downs. The main character should meet with adversity every step of the way. Just as he attempts to overcome his current problems, another problem should arise which sees him set back from his goal (and the end of the book).
The pressure on the character needs to build throughout the story, and each time they climb over one mountain and see the end in sight, the next problem needs to come crashing down on them. In other words they need to take one step forward, two steps back.
Third, you must have a strong and present opponent. All good stories have a good opponent who will go to great lengths to get in the way of what the main character wants. The opponent should want the same thing as the hero of the story, so they come into battle several times along the way. This adds to the pressure and has the reader turning page after page, wondering how the opponent will finally be overcome.
These are three tried and tested ways to help your novel stand out in the crowd. Including the three tips right from the point of planning, your novel will show strengths and solid structure that publishers will love.
So lets look at some of the things you need to make your novel a success. Firstly you want to have lively characters. Without a cast of good characters you will not have a good story. The characters are the vehicles for the story, so without them there is no reason for the reader to turn the page to find out what happens, no matter how well you have written the book.
Second, you will need the right blend of intrigue and suspense. The novel should be a series of scenes and sequels, actions and reactions, ups and downs. The main character should meet with adversity every step of the way. Just as he attempts to overcome his current problems, another problem should arise which sees him set back from his goal (and the end of the book).
The pressure on the character needs to build throughout the story, and each time they climb over one mountain and see the end in sight, the next problem needs to come crashing down on them. In other words they need to take one step forward, two steps back.
Third, you must have a strong and present opponent. All good stories have a good opponent who will go to great lengths to get in the way of what the main character wants. The opponent should want the same thing as the hero of the story, so they come into battle several times along the way. This adds to the pressure and has the reader turning page after page, wondering how the opponent will finally be overcome.
These are three tried and tested ways to help your novel stand out in the crowd. Including the three tips right from the point of planning, your novel will show strengths and solid structure that publishers will love.
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