Writing Tips For Crime Thriller Novels And More

Beginning a writing project is both exciting and scary. It is thrilling to see the ideas that have been floating around in your head begin to take shape. Whether you are a writer of poetry, crime thriller novels, young adult paranormal romances, or some other genre, you will relate to the feeling of seeing a project start to become what you envision for it. Here are a few tips for getting started and staying motivated throughout the course of writing.

1. Discover your own writing process. Some people write best first thing in the morning, while others do their best work before going to bed. Some people need to outline the entire plot of a novel before starting to write, while other start with one scene or a couple of characters and just let it unfold. Figure out the techniques that help you thrive.

2. Find a mentor for your project. It is extremely helpful have the guidance of someone who has experience as a published writer, especially if they have written in the same genre in which you are working. You can benefit from your mentor's expertise and get his or her opinion on your writing.

3. Save all of your work. You will probably add and remove things as you go, cutting out certain passages and occasionally even chapters. However, it is important to not throw anything away. Just put the removed work to the side; you may decide that you want to add it in again later, or you may find that you an use it for a different writing project.

4. Step back and take a break from the project when you need to. Sometimes, it helps to not look at the project for a few days, sometimes even for a few weeks. When you do return to look at it again, you will have a fresh perspective.

5. Have more than one person read your drafts. While you should certainly show them to your mentor, you will want to consult other people as well. It is a good idea to get as many different opinions as possible, and to ask lots of people for their suggestions. This may help you to reach and speak to a larger audience of readers.

6. Decide how you want to publish and market your book. These days, there are many options for getting your book into the public eye. You can go the traditional route, by shopping it around to various publishers. You can also self-publish your book in print. Another increasingly popular option is self-publishing e-books, which can be sold online electronically. In a few cases, authors have made millions doing this.

Try to build on and draw from the momentum you establish at the beginning of your writing project. You may not maintain the same energy level throughout the whole thing, but you can use these strategies, such as talking with others or stepping away for a few days, to get your energy back. Keep at it until you have reached your goal of finishing.