If you love something about your book and someone else doesn't, be wary. I'm coachable.īut also know when NOT to take someone's advice. I played sports growing up so I think this is why I don't get offended when people critique my work. If someone suggests there are problems with your book, do NOT argue with them. They will point out issues in your writing that you won't see. (and now that I have 8 books out, I think my first published book could be better *shrugs*) I wrote several full-length books over the years that will probably never be published. I wrote for 13 years (not steadily every day but consistently just because I enjoyed doing it) before I felt I was good enough to publish my first book. As with anything, the more you do the better you'll get. (whether you should plot the book or discover it as you go is another long subject).Īnd then write A LOT. What do the characters do and say that make you love them? Dissect those books! By reading a lot of books you'll get an understanding of the plot, even if you don't specifically learn plot structure. What information is withheld to keep you turning the page? Find out why you couldn't stop reading it. Study the pacing, the dialogue, the descriptions, the mystery, the romance. Read the best-selling books and figure out what makes them bestsellers. Study the pacing, the dialogue, the descriptions, the mystery, th …more Read.
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