Hi! I’m in love with The Queen’s Rising! I think your writing style is insanely perfect- it flows extremely well, you and somehow you create a feeling of pure magic in your writing. It truly inspired me to write my own book, and I want to start immediately

Thank you so much!

When I was drafting THE QUEEN’S RISING, I really did not know how to write a novel. I did not know how to plot. I did not really know all the secrets to building a world. But what I did have was a determination to sit down and get this story complete. I wanted to see it all the way through, because I wanted to know what was going to happen to Brienna.

I knew where I was beginning, and I knew how I wanted it to end. But everything between that? I discovered it as I went. Some writers are similar to me–they don’t plan. They simply sit down and write and see where the story takes them. But other writers must outline before they begin drafting. 

I would suggest that if you are a discovery writer (like me) that you simply sit down and begin to write, and see where your characters and world take you. Start with action. You’ll be surprised to see what plot unfolds as you go. And if you are a writer who must plan, I would encourage you to create an outline. 

At it’s heart, a story is very simple. It’s about a character who wants something, who must overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Sometimes those goals change along the way. Always keep in mind that desire is what drives a story forward.

I hope this will help you get started. The main thing you need is that grit to sit down and get it written. A first draft does not have to be perfect, so don’t let that keep you from starting.

I’ve been writing posts “For Writers” on my website blog–the first was about plot and the second about world building–so that might be something you want to check out. You can find it here:  http://www.rebeccarossauthor.com/blog/