Jan 17, 2008 Posted by mike

Beginning Writer’s FAQs

By Myra Nour 1. How do I get started? This can be a tough one and will take more than a paragraph to answer; so this is addressed in an article called “Starting Your First Novel” by Dawn Seewer. 2. Do I need a pen name? It’s up to you whether you choose a pen name or use your own. Reasons for a pen name: Some names “feel” too plain, as in my own Mary, so I changed it to... read more

Jan 17, 2008 Posted by mike

Starting Your First Novel

by Dawn Seewer You wake up one morning with a wonderful idea for a book. You let the idea play in your head for several hours, several days, several weeks, several years. Finally you decide to get that story down onto paper. You switch on the computer, open up a new document, or grab a pen and blank sheet paper. You’re ready to write, but nothing happens. Frustrated, you sit back in your chair,... read more