Thread by @adamhamdy

TEN TIPS FOR NEW AUTHORS

1. Writing a novel starts with a great idea. Jot down your passions and experiences for inspiration. Read the news, conspiracy websites, chat forums, try new things, meet new people, delve into unusual corners of life.

#writingtips #novelwriting

2. Research is key to writing a captivating and believable story. Understand your characters, setting and world. You don't have to be a pilot, but find out how a pilot might react in a given situation. Research is also a great chance to meet new people.

#research #writingadvice

3. Try to write regularly. Set a realistic daily or weekly goal and stick to it.Consistency is key. 500 words per day will give you a first draft in 150 to 250 days.

#writinghabits #novelwriting

4. Get in the habit of observing and taking notes on the world around you. Understand why people and things function the way they do, and how different situations might change that. #writingtips #observation

5. Publishing is like any industry - it tries to anticipate and respond to customer preferences. Read widely to get inspiration and stay current on market trends.

#reading #writinginspiration

6. Don't be afraid to revise and edit. A great novel is a result of many drafts and the first draft is often just the beginning. *Controversial opinion* I'm a planner and believe a lot of pain can be avoided by having a good plan before starting work on a book. #editing

7. Experiment with different writing styles & techniques to find what works best for you. When you're starting out, part of the challenge is finding your voice as an author. Later on, the challenge becomes finding the voice that best suits the book.

#writingstyle #novelwriting

8. Join a writing community, attend workshops or get a writing mentor. Collaborating and learning from others can help you grow as a writer. Look for people who know how to challenge constructively and help bring out your best work.

#writingcommunity #mentorship

9. Embrace feedback to improve your writing. Constructive criticism can be invaluable. Insecurity can be an author's worst enemy. No one is expected to know everything, and asking for help is an important part of developing as a writer.

#feedback #writingadvice

10. Writing a novel is a journey. Enjoy the process, learn from your mistakes, and keep moving forward. You don't fail if you don't give up, you're simply building the knowledge, skills and experience that will eventually lead to success.

#writingjourney #novelwriting

PS. Thanks for reading. This thread was inspired by the fact I'm about to start work on my fourteenth novel and still remember how daunting it was when I began my first. Good luck finding all the right words.