A Different Way To Write Your First Novel
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A Fresh Approach to Writing Your First Novel
If you've always longed to write a novel but found traditional methods too daunting, your imagination might work more organically, like mine. In this case, start with a vivid main character and the idea they inspire for the plot. Close your eyes, grab your notebook or computer, and observe your character. Eventually, they will spring to life, speaking and moving. When that happens, start writing! What unfolds will likely surprise and delight you.
My books, though literary, are inspired by Tony Hillerman’s mysteries, which weave Native American cultural details into the narrative. I call these “info novels”?"they’re both entertaining and informative. I aim to achieve a similar effect with my occult novels, incorporating elements of contemporary Pagan life, spells, chants, and rituals. These novels also explore holistic healing, feral cat rescue, perimenopause, fibroids, and more.
For anyone taking on the ambitious project of writing a novel, remember: the sky's the limit. If you're drawn to organic structures and experimental formats, embrace them! Don’t fear diverging from traditional novel structures or integrating informative content?"just ensure it naturally fits the storyline. For inspiration, explore novels by authors who excel in this style.
Fear not the chaos of a first draft; it’s merely the canvas where your ideas first take shape. The real magic occurs during editing. Crafting a first draft is exhilarating?"a true adrenaline rush! As a poet, I delight in editing, sculpting each scene to flow seamlessly into the next.
I'm currently working on a novel that’s the most organic and intuitive I’ve attempted. It began simply with a main character and her cats, without a clear plot. By following her thoughts, words, and actions, other characters and engaging subplots emerged. Six chapters in, the first five have been published or accepted by literary journals. Though the main plot remains elusive, the novel naturally develops with an information-rich course that readers enjoy.
Don’t let fear hold you back from writing the novel that’s been simmering in your imagination. Most importantly, don’t let a lack of resources or education stop you. I didn't take writing classes, yet I've published over thirty poetry books and novels, with my work appearing in more than seven hundred publications. How? I used available resources?"studying grammar books and reading works of admired writers.
If your mind works organically, this may be the ideal way to tackle your first novel. Let go, give your imaginary character full control, listen to them, and start writing!
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