If you've always wanted to write a book in chapters, you may have found it difficult to start it. Remember that the beginning is always the hardest part. These steps will provide you with tips not only for starting your book divided into chapters, but also for completing it.
Steps
Step 1. Decide the story
The purpose is to give the book a good beginning as well as a good ending or a final twist, depending on how you want to write your book. Draw a map of the plot, the setting and the characters, which you will consult whenever you want to carry the story forward.
Step 2. Organize the chapters
This stage is important because you should know exactly where to place what and in which chapter. Don't worry and don't stress if the story doesn't make sense, you can always edit or delete it! You can also write down the information you want with the chapters within the initial map. It can always come in handy!
Step 3. Define the characters and their characteristics
This is to determine their personality, their appearance, their way of doing and acting. It is very important to make changes in the main characters so that they can grow and change over the course of the story. Make sure your characters are well-rounded, meaning that they do unexpected things that surprise the reader.
Step 4. Imagine the setting
Think about where you want your characters to go and as you imagine, write down the description of what you see, it will help you a lot in the story. If the place is real, do some research on the interesting aspects about it and take note.
Step 5. Start writing
Everything should be ready to start your book. There is a good chance it will be a good book with all this preparation.
Step 6. Collect opinions and comments
Don't worry if they are negative, but rather consider them useful tips for the next books you write!
Advice
- Never be discouraged and take a cue from your surroundings.
- Make sure your story is creative and try to write in the most particular way possible.
- Don't get frustrated when you put something in the wrong place or if something doesn't make sense - you have the tools to rewrite it.
- Adapt the story to the age of the readers: children's stories shouldn't talk about violence or use offensive language, while adult books shouldn't contain children's things.
- Enter several descriptions of the places your characters should meet.
- Think of something that particularly interests readers in your chosen age group.
- Imagine something and see if it can fit into the story.
- Remember: books like the Harry Potter saga were organized and planned out completely before J. K. Rowling wrote the first word!
- Don't worry, making mistakes is common.
