Writing a book, how do I best start?
I've recently been thinking about a (pretty good, in my opinion) plot that I'd like to write, as well as try my luck at getting it to a publisher. Since this is my first time, I'm not entirely sure how that will work. I probably started my research right back to the beginning, on how to apply to a publisher. That involved the synopsis, including the synopsis, etc.
My problem with the whole thing is that I don't know how to begin. Should I first do the preliminary work—the manuscript, the synopsis, and everything—except for writing the actual story, and then, once I've convinced the editor at the publishing house of my idea, start writing the story in full, or should I first write the entire story and then approach a publisher.
I haven't found anything else on the internet that answers this question, so I'm hoping that someone who has already submitted a novel to a publisher can tell me how they went about it and in what order (that's actually the most important thing for me) they did it.
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In any case, you should have done the story as well before you turn to the publishers. I do not need to mention that it is very difficult to find a reputable* publisher. It can help if you highlight your characters at the Exposé – provided they are unique, creative, multi-layered, comprehensible and yet credible and not perfect.
When writing the novel, you should work out all the more important characters (not just the protagonists and the antagonists) beforehand, whose character should be built up as mentioned above. In addition, you should give them strengths and weaknesses that affect the action. In general, the characters should fit into the action, but they should not only occur in key scenes as they otherwise seem to be constructed.
Be the best to write detailed letters about the characters. It is also important to plan their relationship with effect on the action.
A framework action, important events and sections, and of course the world itself (even if history only plays in the reality of the present) must also be well thought out.
At Worldbuilding you should also plan the most important stations exactly, often help build plans, maps and photographs of similar places. For example, the city, the house of the protagonist, the favorite cafe…
Now the idea is done. Before writing, however, you should first write a first chapter and give friends like strangers to the sample of your writing style, vocabulary and, of course, spelling and grammar. Tell them that you want a hard and honest criticism, but should also be highlighted positively.
If you are “sister” I recommend reading a few works in your genre and preferred style, that usually helps.
And now you can start writing. You shouldn’t be under pressure to keep a certain number of pages or a deadline.
Have fun writing. And remember, even if no publisher takes your work, it can be very good, sometimes even better than a bestseller, so don’t let it down in case of doubt.
*(serious publishers require NO money from you, they take over all costs. Except perhaps the Porto for your Exposé)
I’d write the book in your place before I want to publish it. Then you also have enough time to expand your characters and to make further research on publishing your work.
There are two opposing strategies to write a book: plotten or pantsen.
Plotting (from plot = course of action) means that you first plan the course of action in all the small details. Only when every single scene is planned and sketched in punctures, you start with the narrative writing.
Pantsen comes from pant, so pants. Simply put on the bottom of the pants and write off. The story develops by writing. When the first version is finished, the Pantser normally has to start a second version again from the front.
In any case (also as a plotter) first complete the first and the revised second version of your book before you turn to publishers.
I have been writing on my first book for over a year and will probably need at least a year before the manuscript will be ready to send it to publishers. I had underestimated the time.
hi,
I would make a plan first
-Character
-a little story plan
then start writing
and then do everything like cover,pictures,compilation etc and then you can take care of the publisher
So first create a rough plan and then write down the story?
Hi PeliootBaui,
in principle there are two different types of authors. Those who first plan a rough plot and perhaps even details about figures and co. Set up before they start writing and the so-called discovery writers who simply develop the story and all the details in the writing process. The latter variant has the disadvantage that a lot has to be reworked afterwards, since, of course, there is not an inherently coherent story when you simply write on it. Most, however, it is much easier to grasp a rough to exact plan first, but what suits you must find out by trying out. It also depends on the type of history you want to write. Planning makes more plot related stories But when it comes to the figures, it is often the better choice when writing.
VG Pep123:)
yes
Thank you very much
Hi PeliootBaui,
focus on history. You can still clarify this with the publisher if you hold your book in your hand. In fact, it is extremely difficult to publish a book about a publisher. Your main goal should be to bring a story to paper and not sell it. Even if you can still do this through self-publishing, you should want to see your story published due to it.
VG Pep123:)