Where do I start when planning a novel?

To plan your novel, you start with a basic idea (the center of the snowflake) and slowly add details to the idea (the fractals of the snowflake) to spiral into more and more detail. To follow the snowflake method, start with a one-sentence description of your novel—including the character, goal, conflict, and setting.

How do you start off writing your own book?

How to Write a Book

1. Establish a consistent writing space. If you’re going to write a great book, you’re going to need a great space to write.
2. Hone in on your book idea.
3. Outline your story.
4. Do your research.
5. Start writing and stick to a routine.
6. Finish your first draft.
7. Revise and edit.
8. Write your second draft.

How many conflicts should be in a novel?

Most novels feature one of six main central conflicts at their cores with smaller conflicts along the way. However, some novels are so big that they contain multiple major conflicts.

How long does it take to plan a novel?

It depends on the length of your story too. If you’re writing around a 150k word novel I would say at least 3 months to plan everything (committing a couple of hours a day) and then the rest of the year to write it. Further months would then be spent reading, editing and getting feedback.

How can I write a good novel?

The 10 Rules of Writing a Good Novel

1. Read voraciously. Writers are shaped by other writers.
2. Make checklists of details.
3. Develop good habits.
4. Use your limited time wisely.
5. Build a relationship with an editor.
6. Don’t stress your first draft.
7. Seek out surprises in the second draft.
8. Start with characters.

How can I make my novel better?

17 Ways To Make Your Novel More Memorable

1. Your protagonist drives the story.
2. Structure your book as a roller-coaster ride.
3. Tell the story in a linear way.
4. Write from your heart.
5. Start your novel at the end of the backstory you’ve created.
6. Include only the most important parts of the story.
7. Always remember the end.