Well, indecision has never helped anybody come further...
I have often heard: " I d probably write if..."; " I d love to be a writer, but"...I ll stop you right there. No buts, no ifs: you need to start somewhere.
Be very clear on the subject you want to write about
It is essential for you to know precisely the subject you want to cover as a writer.
Before you take a pen and paper or choose to type on a keyboard, take some time to think about a subject that would make a good book.
Of course, you need to be savvy on the subject you will write about or do some serious research. It shouldn t be that hard, as google facilitates us our task daily. Back in the days, you would have been sitting for hours at the library for an info you can get in less than 5 minutes.
Remember to be deep in your study, especially if the work you are planning to do is non-fiction, like biographical work. You will only be taken seriously if your subject is well researched.
One step at a time will suffice
The arduous task of writing a 200 pages book can scare any aspiring writer. Now if you think of dividing your work in small steps, like writing one or two pages per day, depending on your inspiration, it looks immediately much easier. But I warn you that you will have to discipline your mind and be committed to write your page per day-no matter what.
Choose half an hour or one hour during which you will write without being bothered by anything else.
Think of a person taking some exercice daily: only regularity counts. Any doctor will tell you that it is healthier to walk half an hour per day than to have a huge walk of several hours once a week.
Even if you write one page a day only, within three months that makes around 90 pages:isn t that nearly the shape of an upcoming book?
Little by little you will reach your goals if you follow this method.
Take advice from your friends, especially if some of them are writers
Never be too shy to ask for advice on your writings. You must also be strong enough to accept some constructive criticism...remember: you will never be perfect, even when published. You will always learn: from more experienced people, from your publisher s editorial team, from your fellow writers.
Still wanna be a writer? Stay tuned for my next article.
Make your dreams come true! Good luck.
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