Does anyone have tips for writing a book?

[❥Nira]

Please give some useful advice and tips🥰

[Vish (kinda active)]

I’ve heard people say that they keep a journal beside their bed so when they wake up they can write what they dreamt about and use that for future ideas. Also don’t be afraid to change stuff after the first draft. Write for yourself not others 🥰

[Mae (inactive due to school)]

• if you have a block, don’t look at your work for at least two weeks, then come back and re read everything you’ve written, it should pull the story back into the right place
• listening to music can inspire ideas. always make sure you can write any ideas or notes for your book/story either on a sticky note, notebook, or your phone.
• set a writing goal, and surround yourself in a supportive community that’ll help you reach the goal. not because you want to force yourself to get there, but so you can feel accomplished afterwards :)

[❥Nira]

Thank you so much 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m gone use your tips it’s very helpful!! I will keep a note book next to my bed for ideas!

[💕📚Cassie📚💕]

I’m currently writing something for myself just for fun and I found that making notes in my phone helps a lot. Make sure to make notes of any important information for future purposes having character sheets helps a lot too I need to finish the ones I started I just haven’t had the time to

[clockedinatmidnight]

I've been working on a new writing project and I've invested a bit of time on researching "how-tos" for it. My tips I'll stick with:

If you feel the need to organize & outline, go for it, but don't let that sway you from just letting writing flow! Sometimes you'll write a lot or a little and writing SOMETHING is better than nothing. It could be in the beginning, middle, or end. Or you're not sure where to put it - that's alright!

To add on to that, the most important thing is to write something. Don't focus on editing or going over things until you have quite a bit written. What I'll do is write a chapter and then not look at it for awhile, keep writing. You'll think of so many things to add, keep notes on it but don't tweak, edit (especially grammar/sentence flow) - just keep writing to get your story at least written, then perfect it.

Music. My favorite books have playlists, so if you listen to a song and imagine a sing, keep note of it onto the side. Plus listening to music while writing I feel makes it flow so much more. Headphones are a plus (less distraction).

Keyboards. Currently I'm on the worst keyboard, but if you've got funds for fun, search for ergonomic keyboards. That way you'll be comfortable and protect your wrists! Very important (at least, if you're writing on a desk).

The most important thing I think I'm able to offer is (because this is a big one) don't be afraid to let a couple friends read your work. We're usually our biggest critique so some outside perspective (esp if they are not harsh judgers like good friends should be) is lovely to receive and they may even throw in some good ideas, good vibes at minimum.

[REGINA]

sometimes is good idea try to begin with short stories, writing tales, that can be around a thing that catch your interest, for example a the story behind a person that you watched on the subway, a random object in a store or phrase that you read on social media, the point is making that your mind train how to tell stories with a began and a end

[elide 🧣]

every idea matters, you just perhaps haven’t found its place and purpose!
and if you cant wrap your head around some part of your book aka you have blockade, maybe its for the best to ditch that idea and try to switch it a bit! some ideas are just not perfect for that part of the story!
most importantly, enjoy that process! write stories that keep that fire in you! and don’t give up 🩷

[Lies]

Hi! I'm a freelance writer, so I have some tips for you.

- It's important to plan your story, not necessarily from start to finish, but having the details of your characters, your world, and your plot is important before you start.
- Set up a main conflict that the story is going to focus on.
- Decide on the genre and the narrator. It may be obvious, but it's important to remember.
- Create music playlists, Pinterest folders, or watch movies, whatever works for you to inspire you and have references.
- Don't force yourself to write. While it's important to move forward in the story, forcing yourself to put a word on the page isn't going to help you. Find the best times of the day to do it. Have a cup of tea, put on some music, and go with the flow.
- Don't stop to edit before finishing your story. This will end up delaying you in the writing process and pausing your ideas. Once the story is completed, you'll have time to correct everything you want.
- Write down your ideas, even the smallest ones.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach me. 😊

[Emily]

Diary entries, and listen to music. you'll be surprised at what a good bit of music can inspire.