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Hello everyone! T. C. Arc here.
Hello everyone! T. C. Arc here.
I hope you all had an amazing week and are staying healthy. In the coming week or two I plan to share the synopsis of the novel I’m working on but before I share the synopsis I wanted to share some things I have learned!
I hope you all had an amazing week and are staying healthy. In the coming week or two I plan to share the synopsis of the novel I’m working on but before I share the synopsis I wanted to share some things I have learned!
- Plotting out your Story is Important!! (Shocking, right?)
If you are like me and you like to just write whatever comes to mind then you might brush plotting off. I realized several chapters in that plotting is very helpful and I had to stop writing until I finished plotting the rest of the novel. Plotting allows you to have a plan, see what you have checked off in the novel, and have a clear view of what is coming next. However, plotting can be done in varying degrees of detail, and if you still think that plotting isn’t actually helpful I encourage you to just write down a few details of what is coming in the next three chapters of your writing. Plotting has helped me to realize what I need to prepare for the chapters to come or what needs to be added in previous chapters.
If you are like me and you like to just write whatever comes to mind then you might brush plotting off. I realized several chapters in that plotting is very helpful and I had to stop writing until I finished plotting the rest of the novel. Plotting allows you to have a plan, see what you have checked off in the novel, and have a clear view of what is coming next. However, plotting can be done in varying degrees of detail, and if you still think that plotting isn’t actually helpful I encourage you to just write down a few details of what is coming in the next three chapters of your writing. Plotting has helped me to realize what I need to prepare for the chapters to come or what needs to be added in previous chapters.
The three categories I usually use for plotting each chapter are which characters are being introduced in this chapter, what are the main plot points of this chapter, and what do I need to prepare for this chapter (village names, architecture descriptions, etc.).
The three categories I usually use for plotting each chapter are which characters are being introduced in this chapter, what are the main plot points of this chapter, and what do I need to prepare for this chapter (village names, architecture descriptions, etc.).
- Write Down Your Character’s Physical Traits
Recording character traits in a separate place than the actual novel or work of writing is important because you can be halfway, or even finished, with the writing when you realize you don’t remember what color eyes any of your characters have (A.G. said I called her out on this and that may or may not be true bwahaha). This is a simple but necessary part of writing. Key information about your characters needs to be recorded so you can keep your characters consistent throughout the whole story.
Recording character traits in a separate place than the actual novel or work of writing is important because you can be halfway, or even finished, with the writing when you realize you don’t remember what color eyes any of your characters have (A.G. said I called her out on this and that may or may not be true bwahaha). This is a simple but necessary part of writing. Key information about your characters needs to be recorded so you can keep your characters consistent throughout the whole story.
- Back-Up Your Work
Backing up your work is another simple tip for writing. If you are handwriting your work this isn’t so easy to do but, if you are writing on an electronic device, then saving a duplicate copy of your work saves you from the scare of accidentally clicking delete file and erasing your precious writing for good (A moment of silence for all those who have lost their work this way).
Backing up your work is another simple tip for writing. If you are handwriting your work this isn’t so easy to do but, if you are writing on an electronic device, then saving a duplicate copy of your work saves you from the scare of accidentally clicking delete file and erasing your precious writing for good (A moment of silence for all those who have lost their work this way).
- Find Your Most Productive Time
Every author wants to have the satisfaction of writing a whole chapter or several pages worth in one sitting. Finding the time in which you work the best and feel the most creative can help you to achieve more productive writing. Try writing at several times during the day such as morning, afternoon, and evening, and see if one time worked the best for you. Maybe you write best after looking at inspiration or having a snack. Experimenting with different strategies is the best way to find your “writing zone”.
Every author wants to have the satisfaction of writing a whole chapter or several pages worth in one sitting. Finding the time in which you work the best and feel the most creative can help you to achieve more productive writing. Try writing at several times during the day such as morning, afternoon, and evening, and see if one time worked the best for you. Maybe you write best after looking at inspiration or having a snack. Experimenting with different strategies is the best way to find your “writing zone”.
- Find a Beta Reader (or several)
Sharing your work. Some of us love it and some of us would rather die, but regardless it is an important part of the writing journey. I tend to fall in the category of rather dying than sharing my work but I have to remember that beta readers are there to help you keep your writing relatable and let you know when certain scenes don’t make sense. Beta readers are literally anyone who reads your writing and gives you feedback. They can be close friends, teachers, other writers, siblings, etc. Having a range of different beta readers helps to see how your writing applies to a wide audience.
Sharing your work. Some of us love it and some of us would rather die, but regardless it is an important part of the writing journey. I tend to fall in the category of rather dying than sharing my work but I have to remember that beta readers are there to help you keep your writing relatable and let you know when certain scenes don’t make sense. Beta readers are literally anyone who reads your writing and gives you feedback. They can be close friends, teachers, other writers, siblings, etc. Having a range of different beta readers helps to see how your writing applies to a wide audience.
Hopefully, you found those tips and tricks helpful, below is a list of awesome sites for book formatting, character names, and more!
Hopefully, you found those tips and tricks helpful, below is a list of awesome sites for book formatting, character names, and more!
- https://pin.it/2Pqx8yj This is the link to Silver Arc’s writing tips board on Pinterest, full of inspiration and additional tips.
- https://reedsy.com/ Reedsy allows you to format your book and also find editors and other professionals needed to publish your book. (kudos to A.G. for finding this)
- https://www.behindthename.com/ Behind the Name is great for finding etymologies and histories of names.
Have a superb week everyone!! Love from T.C.!
Have a superb week everyone!! Love from T.C.!
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