Joshua Glover
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Joe Hart:
Any advice for someone whose never written a book but is very much interested in writing? Thanks!
Joe Hart
Hi Joshua, great question! I would say start off by reading a few writing books such as On Writing by Stephen King and Stein on Writing by Sol Stein to get some insight into the craft. Read some of your very favorite books and take apart the elements that make up the story. Look at how the author was able to convey emotion or create a character.
Then you need to start writing. If it's your first attempt it may not go perfectly, but don't get discouraged. Keep writing, keep learning. Practice setting up scenes and read great dialogue for inspiration. I would also begin with short stories versus a novel, but that's up to you. Continue to practice and finish what you start. As they say, you can fix any page except a blank one. Hopefully this helps. Good luck!
Then you need to start writing. If it's your first attempt it may not go perfectly, but don't get discouraged. Keep writing, keep learning. Practice setting up scenes and read great dialogue for inspiration. I would also begin with short stories versus a novel, but that's up to you. Continue to practice and finish what you start. As they say, you can fix any page except a blank one. Hopefully this helps. Good luck!
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