You’ve been dreaming about writing a novel for a long time, right? The story line may already be running through your head, saved in the dark recesses of some forgotten gray matter. You’ve probably had this writers desire for years. You know it’s possible, right? When you read other successful authors who have “made it” you just shake your head and ask yourself, what is so special about them?
Writing suspense fiction bookscreatively is a process that is as fun as it is rewarding. If you’re trying to write a fiction book of your own, then I applaud you. No doubt, you have a couple of favorite authors you enjoy reading, and you at times wish you could write like them. But the thing to remember is this, that while most authors share some basic writing mechanics, the brilliance comes from the uniqueness of the author. This is what you need to find for yourself.
If you think you have a flair for writing and want to see if anyone else thinks so then a good way to get out there and make a name for yourself is entering short story contests. Quite often it is a small investment to enter and you can try to see if you can win. With winning you can quite possibly build prestige and get your name out there.
Mark Twain once said, “If I had more time, I would write a shorter story.”
Have you ever wanted to write a best-selling story? How about writing a novel based on your character’s hero or heroine?
Five Golden Rules
1. Write five days a week
The key is consistency. Write 300 to 600 words a day, five days a week; more is better. Jot down ideas during moments away from writing.
2. Know Your Characters
Fiction writing is an art; your story, your characters must be created and molded out of your [...]
Since this is my first post, I thought I’d start with a subject that I’m most passionate about … fiction writing … why do I love it so much?
Marlene Cronkhite
I love the Suspense
Creating a story with dynamic characters and a definite stream of uncertainty, danger, doubts, and cliffhangers, is [...]