Advice for new writers...

By request, there is a need to teach new writers something more than draft polishing, POV, arcs etc. There are 3 very important things every good book or story has,

1. Drive / force
2. Purpose / transformativity
3. A cover to live up to

Every story has a certain momentum. The momentum of a tale causes the structure of it to alter and you will use certain words, metaphors, twists in a different way. Realize that it is the momentum which guides the writing, not the other way around.

 

Most stories these days have no purpose other than to entertain. You may or may not want to change the reader by the end of a tale but changing them a little bit has been proven to boost your visibility as an author.

 

The last one is not a joke. Many writers look at book covers and dream of their own book being published with the same stunning artwork. Always strive to live up to your dreams. What are we without a dream in our hearts?

 

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I was looking at some stats and a lot of / most books only sell a few hundred copies in the decades they're available for purchase. Knowing this, I strove to write my books so that nobody would want to put them down / DNF. I'm not a genius weaver or imaginateur, but I wrote deep whenever I could, and above all, I wrote commercial / pulp. I'm not proud of my mercenary style but I do love people reading my works.

 

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By request, I was asked to tell my reasons and motivation behind 'iS', my novella, also my first 'real' published book. I actually wanted to expound a theory of mine called 'inexact Science' -wherein technology and psychology or philosophy are entwined. I wanted to clash east against west and see what emerged (in my book). I wanted to talk about the powers over us that dictate our life choices. And as I went along, the novella began to develop a life of its own -becoming a little bit classic / cult which I guess was from all the love I rolled into it.

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I bought Ivy’s ‘In Safe Hands’ which is a good read in my opinion, so far. I would have liked to know more about Gen, looks-wise, even as early as chapter one, as she is the narrator.

Also ate Mr Beast Feastables which taste pretty good.

Am 100 words into part 3/4 of chp 9/10. I was urged to rush the novel so the evil witches might copy it, but can barely make the daily word quota. Monday, will begin chapter 10 which will take 4 days to complete. Almost 10pm. Will write more at 11pm. Finish by 4am.

 

Past midnight and not much written. The bare bones of an outline have to be fleshed out after the story deviated a little, the necessary battle scene wrapping up quicker than expected and the miracles also having to be brought forward a sub-chapter. This could be a tough write but I will do the usual 1.2k words and edit it in the morning during the Brazil game. Liew witches giving out pains. 2+ hours till kickoff with Switzerland. Take a break, I guess.

 

Worked out earlier and brushed. Had supper of ramen noodles and garlic dip. 

 

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Almost 5am. Was up after 2 hours sleep to catch the morning matches. We are trying something different to control the Liew witchy scourge.

Most mindspace denizens have abandoned the Liew 6 who are attacking using kids and babies primed by loyalists, corrupt in the heart. Will help persuade them to stop in a bit.

Must write much today, try to finish chp9 by midnight. There will be long monologues. Secret desires and motivations alluded / revealed, then a celebration / analysis, culminating in a vision from God.

There is much telepathy in the air right now and I can’t pull the plot together well, following the plan. Maybe after lunch. I will need to write 2k words in 12 hours. There will be a double wedding of the innocents, during which many evil grouses are ironed out, followed by a metal band concert. Derek and the others like Lotus and her kid are tempted to start the war again for keeps but are chastised by Gabriel who brings a message from God.