Comments on: How To Write a Novel http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/ analyzing lifestyles Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:40:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Emma http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-554951 Emma Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:04:36 +0000 http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/#comment-554951 I've always wanted to be an author I have been encouraged many times by teachers and people that I know, but there is a problem. I write but don't finish, I want to but then I think there's no point since it's no good and this has helped by giving me a boost-up, so thank you very much. I’ve always wanted to be an author I have been encouraged many times by teachers and people that I know, but there is a problem. I write but don’t finish, I want to but then I think there’s no point since it’s no good and this has helped by giving me a boost-up, so thank you very much.

]]> By: Amy http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-448228 Amy Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:18:56 +0000 http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/#comment-448228 I just think of something in my head, type out one chapter, good or not? if its good, use it, if not, then erase it and think of something better. I just think of something in my head, type out one chapter, good or not? if its good, use it, if not, then erase it and think of something better.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-200030 Kelly Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:23:30 +0000 http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/#comment-200030 What is a target size novel to aim for in order to get published. I have written a manuscript 61,000 words long but am not sure if it is too short and I should work on it a little more before sending it out? What is a target size novel to aim for in order to get published. I have written a manuscript 61,000 words long but am not sure if it is too short and I should work on it a little more before sending it out?

]]> By: Anna http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-74943 Anna Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:15:04 +0000 http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/#comment-74943 I would always try to leave a hook at the end of my chapter, so the reader will want to read on. Usually, a turn of events or an entrance of a new character. Anything that will make the reader continue to read! Once, I complete a chapter I will step away for a few days, while thinking about my next chapter. Then, when I return and reread my written chapter it is usually easier to spot problems, revise and move forward. But this is just my style, but other writers may have other ideas. I would always try to leave a hook at the end of my chapter, so the reader will want to read on. Usually, a turn of events or an entrance of a new character. Anything that will make the reader continue to read! Once, I complete a chapter I will step away for a few days, while thinking about my next chapter. Then, when I return and reread my written chapter it is usually easier to spot problems, revise and move forward. But this is just my style, but other writers may have other ideas.

]]> By: william http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-72250 william Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:27:55 +0000 http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/#comment-72250 I have never writtin a novel before, never tried, but i have recently had the inspiration, and actually started one. And i have to admitt i like what i've acomplished. The words and ideas just flow out. I've written over 1000 words in a day in a half. Well really less then a day and a half. But my question is whats a good way to end a chapter, and a good way to start the next chapter? Is there certin approach? Thank you. I have never writtin a novel before, never tried, but i have recently had the inspiration, and actually started one. And i have to admitt i like what i’ve acomplished. The words and ideas just flow out. I’ve written over 1000 words in a day in a half. Well really less then a day and a half. But my question is whats a good way to end a chapter, and a good way to start the next chapter? Is there certin approach? Thank you.

]]> By: Alex http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-21635 Alex Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:23:18 +0000 http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/#comment-21635 @Derek: Depends on the level of rejection. Some publishers may comment that the work is good enough to get published but you need to edit a few or a handful of things. A total rejection often means that even with revisions, the work is generally bad and unpublishable. Scout around for publishers who may want to take on your novel. If all else fails, then keep on writing and writing and writing (building on all the comments you got). Practice makes perfect. Remember, writing is a discipline. :D @Derek: Depends on the level of rejection. Some publishers may comment that the work is good enough to get published but you need to edit a few or a handful of things. A total rejection often means that even with revisions, the work is generally bad and unpublishable.

Scout around for publishers who may want to take on your novel. If all else fails, then keep on writing and writing and writing (building on all the comments you got). Practice makes perfect. Remember, writing is a discipline. :D

]]> By: Derek http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/comment-page-1/#comment-21630 Derek Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:48:16 +0000 http://www.lifespy.com/2007/how-to-write-a-novel/#comment-21630 After a novel is rejected, would it be safe to make the changes the publisher commented on and send it back? After a novel is rejected, would it be safe to make the changes the publisher commented on and send it back?

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