Becoming an author is a dream come true for some and an unexpected turn for others. Writing has always been an essential skill that everyone has learned during the early stages of their development. Apart from being a crucial ability, there are millions of individuals who fell in love with the art of writing. In other words, writing is no longer viewed only as a skill but also as an art form and a means of expression.
There are just so many stories to tell and emotions to free. That said, it is truly amazing how authors use their talents and brilliant minds in writing tales that bring out the best in people and touching their lives. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, and Patchwork: Conversation Between Generations by Carol Wilson-Mack are the best examples of books that boost inspiration and warm the hearts of the readers.
If you are planning to embark on your author journey and write the next bestselling novel, then here are some of the tips that you might need.
List your ideas
Ideas are like energy drinks. The moment they pop into your head, your drive to start and finish a particular task surprisingly overflows. Hence, they play an important role in writing because, without them, there would be no inspiration and reason for expression. The thing with concepts is they may come at different moments. It would be beneficial if you could take a couple of minutes to brainstorm and figure out what concept to use and infuse in your story. Carrying a little notepad and pen may also come in handy if there are ideas that generate out of nowhere on unexpected times. In those ways, you can sort everything out and have a more seamless workflow.
Visualize the elements
Visualization might be the last thing that will come to your mind the moment you thought of writing a book. This step could be essential in helping you with every element of your story. Given that readers don’t only read your work but also imagine each event, then you should also picture out the elements first-hand to evaluate if they fit the concept and they portray what you want to showcase. From your list of ideas, visualize them one by one and see what stands out. When it comes to the characters, be creative in building their appearance and traits, then imagine them moving the story forward. You can do the same to the rest of the story elements. What is significant is you have a clear vision of what you want to inflict in your work.
Write the story proper
Start with the writing process. This is the most tedious but fulfilling step. The first two exercises aforementioned might come in handy during this phase. Utilize what you have listed and pictured out so you won’t struggle so much in writing. Focus on building your world, expressing your thoughts, letting your characters advance the plot, and going with the flow. Do not worry about your progress; what is essential is that you put your heart into writing a remarkable piece. Hence, do not rush or drag your story to its ending without properly crafting its former parts. Also, don’t write for the sake of the readers. Write because you have a magnificent idea that needs to be expressed and shared.
Inject significant details
A story is entertaining. But, everyone can get the same entertainment by watching a movie, playing a sport, hanging out with friends, talking with family, and the likes. What makes a story more impactful is its way of presenting important things in this world that many often take for granted, forget, or set aside. Hence, there should always be parts of your story that highlight something significant. Those don’t have to be the grandest things, but they could also be the littlest events. You may embed different values that you want readers to be reminded of or show the effect of a particular social issue so that your targets will be aware. As an author, there will always be a thing that pushes you to write, express, and voice out your thoughts. Thus, use your voice and inflict them in your story.
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