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Essential steps in making a novel
« Thread Started on Jan 9, 2008, 6:31am »

Again, I myself haven't finished my novel yet. I've learned this from my fellow writer friends and some famous young writers from their experiences.

1. It’s better if you write the plot first on a sheet of paper or the script on a notebook.

2. After that, you can start to write it on to computer by typing it. The normal font that acceptable is: Times New Roman with font size: 12. The line spacing that you should add is: 1,5.
To make your novel thick, you can write the script (which has been typed in the computer) until 100 - 200 pages! More than it is also a good idea! Wow!!!!

3. If you’re done typing the script, before you do the printing, you need to edit or re-edit the script, who knows you want to change the story or whatever.

4. After editing, you can print it out! Remember, you have to make sure that after you print it out, you’re ready to publish it! Because after you print it out and you still have more mistakes in it, it’s going to waste papers!

6. Your novel is ready to be published now! Or maybe, you can apply that for a writing competition or what. Let the publisher know your book and then PUBLISH IT!!!!

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Re: Essential steps in making a novel
« Reply #1 on Jan 20, 2008, 1:51am »

Just wanted to point out, most publishers actually prefer the 'courier new' font. I don't know why, but I have come to like it personally myself as well.

Planning. You may be a writer that does this to the extremes or not at all. But a storyline should be written out. You should have at least a list of characters so you don't forget anyone later in the novel.

Write EVERYTHING down. NEVER rely on memory. it fades all too quickly.

Explore your publishing options. Make sure you don't have to pay ANYTHING. you GET money, not pay it!

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Re: Essential steps in making a novel
« Reply #2 on Jan 20, 2008, 2:27am »

Courier New? But yeah, maybe. Not all publishers in the world accept Times New Roman. Storyline? You mean like the plot? Yup, I certainly agree. Making a story without a plot can mess it up. I experience that almost all the time though

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