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Friday 23 February 2018

Basic Steps To Becoming A Published Author

By Timothy Long


Publishing any type of story is not easy and the aspirants still have a long way to go. Know that the idea of writing is not only constructing sentences and posting them on social media. It does not work that way. This takes time so one has to be patient and there will be a lot of processes involved so it is best that a person or writer would take it slowly. That way, he would achieve what he wishes.

You would not grow if you keep on staying in one place. Thus, publishing a novel or any piece must be your goal now and it could happen if you try the basic steps to becoming a published author. This has actually helped tons of writers already and this should do the same to you. Take note of how it could benefit you but most of all, pay attention to the steps for they really help you to succeed.

One thing you must do is to read. You can never be a writer if you do not read. That is almost untrue and it can also be unheard of. Successful writers today would also base their works on the ones they have read. Take note of this. When you have spare time, try your best to scan some good pages.

You may not be able to copy everything you have read but you will get the idea and use a bit of that idea to your advantage. It allows you to create a certain concept which would drop the jaws of your publishers and possibly the future readers. One thing you must make sure of is its uniqueness.

Then, you would combine them and create a new one. It would not count as plagiarism if you only take one fourth of the idea and not the paragraphs. Focus on the characters as well. Most stories may involve a lot of characters but you shall make sure they have spots for proper development.

Never forget the characters. But, they must not be introduced in an ordinary way. There has to be consistency and depth so the readers would be engaged in reading the story. If their personalities are shallow, it would be pointless regardless of their physical description. So, this must be considered.

Keep in mind that you do not have to rush everything. Work at your own pace. That is the most advisable thing for writers. Writing takes time and you do not want to disappoint your readers unless you do. So, take time and give them what they have not expected. It helps in attracting people.

Look for some covers for your book. This might be a bonus. They say that you should not judge a book by its cover but many people do. They would not mind the content at all so consider thinking about this. You might attract publishers once they open the sample cover you would propose.

Last is the grammar and it shall not be forgotten. As a writer, be keen when it comes to this. Editors can be hired if need be. That way, you can assure that your work would be free from errors.




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