Start a story

A plot idea is just the beginning when you want to write a book and these simple questions help you turn that idea into a complete story.

The writing process can seem daunting if you're just finding out how to start writing a novel. Here are some tips and resources from my own writing process.

Character outlining is a very important part of novel writing preparation. The more you know about your characters, the easier it is to plan and outline what happens to them, and how they act, react…

This guide has 5 great ways to start your story if you're stuck.

A story structure represented as a diagram.

Let’s say you have a great idea for a story but you’re sort of stumped on how to start it. Often times, the opening line or first paragraph of a story can make or break a reader’s interest. It can be fun to experiment with different ways to start the same story and figure out... Read Article →

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Every time I want to write a new book, I search the same words on Google "How to start a story". It is almost as if I expect an answer that will shock me, that will change my life. A dark secret that all famous writers know and that maybe, this time, I will be