The Official Write a Book thread

[CilmiDoone]

Directed at anyone who has wanted to write a book but has not been able to motivate him/herself to do so. To share writing tips, techniques and constructive critique.

The aim is to complete two half-started books, on different subjects, within a year.

Start date: 17/11/2013
End date: 17/11/2014

Target: 500 words per day.

[CilmiDoone]

There are some crucial ingredients in order to write a book, i think:

- Having an interesting story to tell, with a compelling underlying message and with an emotive angle to it. You have to capture the interest, heart and mind of the reader. It has to be a believable story, to which your readers can relate in some way, or something unique, different and unusual that evokes interest. It also has to be a salable story. You have to consider who your target market is; it may well be worth conducting some research, market testing and even focus groups. This is a product you are trying to sell after all.

- Conveying that story in a captivating yet structured and logical manner. It important, therefore, to have a sound plan of what the book is about, how you will structure the content and how you can maximise the effectiveness and quality of the manner in which you convey that story. Well written books are no accident and do not come about per chance.

- Lastly; believing and being passionate about your book and your message, as well as dedicating time and resources is important in order to motivate yourself to complete the writing of the book.

[AgentOfChaos]

Good luck.

[LobsterUnit]

I am.writing a book. Bidaar epidemic in elongated horn africans:the rise of the foreheads. Part 2 how to get rid of ilkacas. Why whey protein is bad for aroos. Rest in peace dem tolka oo dhan sxb. Bap bap. I am baasto " i hate reading books" unit.

[DayaxJeclee]

Haddiis rabtid indheergarad in aa kuu toosiyaan, meehaan hordhac sodhig.

Falanqada maxaas ku saabsan tehay.

[CushiticReflections]

Great thread and tips so far.

[Marques]

I have my own diary i sometimes update, but never even thought to write a book. It's not for everyone.

[ihatewritingessays]

^that's cute, i have a dairy too although it's online. i'm a bit paranoid that someone in my household would read it.

i get some good ideas sometimes i jot them down or tell them to someone. I just have trouble making it flow eloquently, so i don't bother actually writing a story.

[Marques]

^If you knew what i wrote about you in my diary elmo

I talk about everything. From my latest haircut to that first ever prank i did when i was 8...Diaries are a nice way to avoid keeping everything bottled up and lost in your thoughts..some of your deepest secrets etc also venting out against bad incidences in your life so i consider it self-counselling..

[CilmiDoone]

Making good progress, albeit at a much slower pace than I'd hoped. Ive finally bolted down the concept of the first book and im quite pleased with it

[CilmiDoone]

Great thread and tips so far.

Cushitic are you considering writing a book?

[Skippa]

I have my own diary

A journal, Man!