Books are not just made up of paper and ink, they are more than that. These pieces of literature are one of the things that make life more meaning and worth living. They make people inspired and motivated in facing life each day. Books are also good source of entertainment and learning, because of the facts, experiences, and well-studied information mixed in them. Hence, you cannot really measure how important and effective books are in the lives of the bibliophiles because each one of them has different charms and value.
You probably want to start embarking on a writing journey, but still uncertain on what parts to prioritize and such. That said, here are some useful tips on how to writing an effective book to jumpstart your writing career!
Know your target readers
Readers always play an integral part in your literary career. They are the ones that confirm if your work has made a difference or left an impact in the world. The more fanatics you gain means that your story is captivating. However, not all book lovers have the same preferences. That is why you must know who your targets are before writing your book. It will also become beneficial later when you start to choose what language and other important aspects will you use in writing. Decide whether your targets are toddlers, teenagers, young adults, adults, or children who are transitioning into teens. When you already picked your desired audience, research on what they commonly like or relive the moment that you were of their age and remember what those things that interest you are.
Plan and study the details, even the tiniest ones
Who said that writing doesn’t need research? This is one of the common misconceptions in writing a book. You see, just because it is a work of imagination doesn’t mean that you only have to use your talent. There are, in fact, details that make your story less enchanting when you get them wrong. It also cannot be avoided that you want to incorporate a piece of reality in your story but tweak some parts to make it look fictional. This will still require you to conduct a study on the aspects that will complete your story. Every piece is essential to the completion of the tale, so what are you waiting for? Get your laptop and gather the most reliable information that you can find in the internet or get your bag and start interviewing relevant people!
Write what you love, love what you write
Love is essential, even in writing. What you invest in your book will definitely come back to you. Hence, if you write something that you love and likewise, your readers will also reciprocate that affection because they can feel the genuineness in your work. Take for example author Lynda Hamblen, who is a cat person with a pet cat named Elvira. With her love for these particular feline species, she created a book called William and Tibby Forever that features two cats that are partners-in-crime. Thus, writing with passion is definitely a must. Being able to write a book that is a product of your hard work, time, and love is one of the most valuable and fulfilling things as an author. So, write what you love and love what you write and the fruits of your labor will emerge later!
Ensure that the plot is seamless and free-flowing
The sequence of events in your book is one of the things that readers keep an eye on. The most basic thing that readers will comment is “I don’t like the plot, it is cliché,” or “there are a lot of plot holes.” So, make sure that you hit the right spot where their interests lie. You will be required to become detail-oriented to ensure that your plot is complete, gapless, and engaging. There will also be a need for you to edit your work to remove and correct grammatical errors and improve and develop relevancy of your book. Although this is tough and daunting, this will bring you a big advantage the moment you release the book for the public to read.
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