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• Method 1 of 7: Develop a concept
• Method 2 of 7: Organize your plot
• Method 3 of 7: Develop your characters
• Method 4 of 7: Design your environment
• Method 5 of 7: Provide space for writing
• Method 6 of 7: Establish a time schedule to write
• Method 7 of 7: Provide more specific advice
• Tips

Have you ever found yourself wanting to start writing a book but weren't sure how to get started? Have you started with a book, but you feel lost or strayed? Reading the information below will give you some great ideas for organizing, developing, and writing a new book.

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Method 1 of 7: Develop a concept

1. Come up with an idea. Before you start writing a book, you should have an idea. This is the seed from which your book grows. Coming up with the concept can be difficult, however. Ideas will come when you open up to new experiences, so the best way to get an idea for a book is to get outside and do things.
   • Initial concepts can take many forms. You can have an idea about the general plot, you can have an image of an environment, a sketch for a main character or even smaller, less developed ideas. No matter how rough it is, any idea can grow into a beautiful book.
2. Examine your concept. Once you have a vague concept, start researching to get more ideas. For example, you want to write a book about children playing a futuristic video game. Do some research by visiting a number of galleries, reading the latest game developments, and playing video games yourself. By doing these activities, you can see or experience things that can give you ideas about the core of your book's story or things that you can add to the plot.
3. Develop your concept. With a few ideas of what to include in your story, you will want to develop your concept. Make the concept more complex by following its logical conclusion, thinking about what might result from the combination of circumstances, or anything else that makes it a more complex idea. Having a more developed concept will help you build your plot.
   • For our video game story, for example, we can develop this concept by asking ourselves who made the futuristic video game. Why do they make it? What happens to the people who play it?
4. Think about your audience. As you conceive and develop your concept, you will have to consider your audience. Who are you writing this book for? Different people are concerned with different things and there are certain sets of experiences and prior knowledge to deal with the different demographics. You need to consider this so that you can understand how to proceed with the plot, characters and how to write the book.
   
   
   • Don't feel constrained: there's no reason a book about kids playing video games shouldn't be enjoyable for older people who've never played a video game before. However, if you plan to write a book aimed at people who have never experienced what you write about, you will have to do an excellent job of describing the characters' experiences and making the topic accessible. .

Method 2 of 7: Organize your plot

1. Choose a structure. In the early stages of writing a book, you will want to organize your plot. It's okay to leave some room for movement when you start writing, but writing your story without a roadmap will rarely work. The best thing to start with is to choose a text format that works for you. The theory of writing teaches that there are several classical text structures that are not mutually exclusive and can be combined. Most texts also fall under the different classical text structures. The two main text structures are:
   • The act structure: the act structure, often associated with plays and films, can also be applied to novels. This construction theory states that stories that are split up into clearly recognizable parts do better. Usually a text consists of three parts, but two and four are also common. In the classical act structure, the first part consists of introducing the main characters and side characters, the setting, the problem to be overcome and often some background information (this part usually comprises about 25% of the story). The second part deals with the conflict and conflict development in the story, usually with a point in the plot where the main character faces a major setback. This is the meat and potatoes of the story and usually comprises about 50% of the content. The third part is the conclusion, where the hero is confronted with the villain and the story reaches its climax, followed by a rewarding or at least less thrilling ending or sequence of scenes. Each of these parts can be briefly summarized in three paragraphs, each with its own shape and mini story.
   • Monomyth or The Hero's Journey: This theory of narrative structure was famously advanced by Joseph Campbell, arguing that almost any heroic story can be summed up in a significant set of archetypes. This begins with a hero being summoned for adventure, although he / she initially declines the burden. The hero is offered some help before crossing the world, he / she has always known adventure (where the hero first feels lost and alone). Next, the hero goes through a series of tests, regularly encountering helpers, and towards the end, the hero goes through some significant personal changes. The hero then confronts the story's main antagonist and returns home, bringing the blessing of his reward.
2. Choose the type of conflict you want. You may want to think about what kind of conflict you want to have in your story. This can help you develop a plot, as well as lead you to other similar stories that can provide you with inspiration. There are several theories about the types of conflict in stories, but the main sources are:
   • Man versus nature: This is a story in which your main character is confronted with a number of natural phenomena. An example of this would be a story where your main character is lost in the wilderness or his antagonist is an animal. An example of this kind of story is the movie 127 Hours.
   • Man vs Supernatural: This is a story in which your main character is confronted by beings such as demons and spirits, God himself or other beings that are not of this world. The Shinning is a good example of this.
   • Human vs. Human: This is the most basic type of conflict in a story, where your main character has to fight against another person. The Wizard of Oz is a classic example of this.
   • Man versus society: In this type of story, your main character will be confronted with the rules of a society or social norms. An example of this is the novel Fahrenheit 451.
   • Man against himself: This is a story where your main character is confronted with his own inner demons or his own inner conflicts. An example of this is The Picture of Dorian Gray.
3. Think about your themes. Whether intentional or not, your story will eventually have a theme. This is what the story is about. By writing on this topic, you will eventually make some statements about what you think of this topic. Think about the themes in your book or the themes that could be included in your book and what you want to say about it.This can help you develop a plot by creating situations where you present your ideas.
   • Dune Frank Herbert's (for example) is not about a man trying to avenge his family. It's about the dangers of imperialism, and Herbert makes it clear that he believes that Western powers have become hopelessly entangled in a situation where they don't belong and cannot control.
4. Plan your plot points. Plot points are turning points in your story, important events that change the planned course of your character. You will need to plan what these plot points will be and try to space them evenly. There is a plot point that serves to convince your character to go on an adventure. This is a point where any plans your character has made for dealing with their problem will be thrown overboard and some sort of climax will spark a final battle.
5. Main line of your story. Once you know where you want to go and how you are going to get there, write down the whole thing. This will be your roadmap and is vital to a smooth writing process. Write down the basics of each scene, what purpose the scene is for, what characters appear in the scene, where they are, what they think and feel, etc. Every minute detail of the sequence of events must also be written down for each scene . This is the best way to avoid the crippling writer's block, as you can still describe the basics of a scene even if you don't feel like it's perfect.

Method 3 of 7: Develop your characters

1. Choose the number of characters. When planning your book, you will want to think about how many characters you want to include in your book. Do you only want the smallest number possible to create a minimalist, lonely feeling? Or do you want to include a huge wealth of characters in your book that serve to create a detailed world? This is important because you will have to plan your characters around each other to create balance.
2. Balance your characters. Nobody is good, great at everything and without flaws (the written word for this is Mary-Sue and believe us, no one will like her except you). Giving your characters a real battle and flaw will make them more realistic and help your readers identify themselves with the character. Remember: your readers have flaws, so your characters must have flaws too.
   • Your character's flaws will give you the space you need to improve your characters over the course of the story. This is what makes a story good: your character undergoing challenges to eventually become a better person. This is what your audiences want to read about, as it helps them believe that they too can become better people at the end of their struggles.
3. Get to know your characters. Once you have a balanced character, get to know him / her. Think about how they would react in different situations (even if those situations will never appear in your book). Think about what it takes to get them to different emotional levels, what their dreams and expectations are, what makes them cry, who is most important to them and why. Knowing these things about your characters will allow you to better understand your characters and how they would act in a situation where you put them, leading to a more straightforward, more realistic character.
4. Evaluate your characters. Once you've gotten quite a bit in the character development process, you may want to take a step back and evaluate your characters. Make sure they are really important to the plot. If they aren't, you may want to consider taking them out of your story. Having too many characters, especially characters that never stand out, can confuse readers and hurt your book.

Method 4 of 7: Design your environment

1. Visualize your environment. Think about where your book is set. Think about what the architecture looks like, how the cities are laid out, what the natural environment looks like, etc. Now, write all that down. This allows you to be (first) unambiguous in your descriptions, but also more detailed, creating richer more realistic environments.
   • You can tell someone the sky is green, you just have to make them believe it by telling them how at sunset the sky faded from a light green like a leaf to a rich green and made everything look dull, compared to the darkness that makes it look like a crow's feathers to an almost iridescent wreath.
2. Think about logistics. Let's say you're writing about a group of adventurers trying to reach a legendary city on the other side of the mountain. That is amazing. The problem is that it takes a long time to cross a mountain. There is no other way that things will happen while crossing the mountain. You can't simply have them cross the mountain in two days like it's not a big deal. If they have to cross a continent on foot, you need to allocate time in your plot to do so.
3. Understand the senses. If you want your audience to be completely immersed in your text, you have to appeal to all of their senses. Don't just tell them what your characters ate. Tell them how the meat juice burst from the meat when they bit into it, tasted like a mix of the fat and the smoke from the fire. Don't just tell them a bell was ringing right above your character's head. Tell them how loud the sound was and pierced every thought, until only the ringing tone persisted.

Method 5 of 7: Provide space for writing

1. Choose your writing method. Think about how you want to write your book. As technology evolves, the range of choices grows and grows. You must choose a method that works best for you, but keep in mind that it can affect how you will publish your work.
   • You can write the text with pen and paper, type on a typewriter, type on a computer or use a software program that records your voice when you speak and converts it into typed text. Different methods work best for different people.
2. Provide a space for writing. You will need an acceptable space that will allow you to work without interruption. It should suit your writing method, be comfortable and not distracting. Common options include a coffee house, office, or library.
3. Provide yourself with the necessary comfort. You want to make sure you won't be disturbed while writing, so make sure you have everything on hand. Many people develop a specific ritual that if they don't do it, they can't write, such as eating a particular food or sitting in a particular chair. Before you start writing, make sure you have these wishes.

Method 6 of 7: Establish a time schedule to write

1. Understand your writing habits. Get to know yourself and how you write. Do you write better at a specific time of the day or in a specific place? You may want to write best after reading someone else's book. Knowing how to write can tell you what to do and what to avoid. You can build your writing schedule around the habits you know about yourself.
2. Always write at the same time. Once you've decided what time of day works best for you, create some sort of writing schedule and stick to it. Make time to write alone and always write during that time. You can use it to freely write or plan your novel, but you should always use the time to write. This will help you get in the habit and be more productive.
3. Work your way through the writer's block. It can get hard to write at times, but you shouldn't stop and ignore the problem, otherwise it will often lead to unfinished books. Do things that inspire you and keep working, even if it is slow and much more difficult. You can always return to a part later if you feel more inspired.

Method 7 of 7: Provide more specific advice

1. Start writing your book! You have now completed all the steps and twists and turns required to plan your book, so now is the time to write it. wikiHow offers several articles on writing books that you can use as references.

Tips

• Don't be afraid to ask other people for help. It's always a good idea to let someone else know what they think about the book, as it can sometimes be difficult to tell yourself that something isn't really great.
• Don't give your book a title until you are completely finished, because a good title will likely come to mind after reading the book all the way to check it.
• Always have a pencil or pen and a notebook or electronic notepad handy so you can jot down ideas immediately. Ideas will come to your mind at very random times and places, so always be ready!
• Your book will have a better chance of being sold if it is around 200-250 pages thick.
• Make sure your book is always read by someone (one chapter at a time might be easier). Their opinion may differ from yours, but at least keep it in mind.