While there are a lot of famous novelists and writers, there are some that become more famous than others. A good example is that of J. K. Rowling, and the Harry Potter series. After selling 350 million copies, Ms. Rowling established an entire culture based off Harry Potter which has included movies, merchandise, even an installation of a ride at a famous amusement park. It is also reported this work has inspired more than one new American novelist over the years.
These hidden and disguised truths often relate to current events going on in the world. If a novel only had characters talking to one another and no other scene information, readers would become bored quite quickly. One good reason for documenting amusements, events, travel and life changing moments. All of which can make for good scenes in a book after having been reformed, rethought, reorganized and disguised.
Some years ago, Granta dedicated an issue related to new fiction based on the 20 writers believed to be the best young novelists at the time. At that time, some of these writers were Jeffrey Eugenides, Edwidge Danticat and Sherman Alexie. All of which were under the age of thirty-five at the time of publication.
As truth is often the basis for a lot of fiction, it is important that writers use caution when transcribing facts into fictional data. It is also important to develop the characters in a way that does not provide for the true identity of the individual being used in the story. Remember, the individuals a writer uses in a story are often close enough to the writer that one feels comfortable doing so. That is, at least up until the individual recognizes a negative trait in the story which the writer could have only took from that person.
Writers also need to have a wide vocabulary. An active imagination is key in writing, whether based in fact or fiction. As always, it is important that names be changed to protect the innocent when it comes to any actual activities associated with reality unless the writer is working on a biography, or auto-biography. Lastly, it's imperative the story be written in a way in which readers can follow and understand the plot, themes and synopsis of the storyline.
If not, the story can often become more of a biography with chapters of truth than a novel. Fiction is often more exciting than real life. As such, most novels are either murder mysteries, romance or story telling related to a specific situation.
New writers might want to consider looking into the ones which pay in publication. For, the more publications released, often the more readers which can often equate to more success in the long run. It is most every fiction writer's goal to be listed on the New York Time's Best Seller list, this is a good goal, but also one not many writers realize.
Authors wishing to become published can do so now much easier than ever before in history. Those wishing to publish material whether fiction, non-fiction, poetry, prose, short stories or white papers, can find a number of options to do so online. Those who prefer more traditional channels can still submit a query letter and outline to traditional publication houses.
These hidden and disguised truths often relate to current events going on in the world. If a novel only had characters talking to one another and no other scene information, readers would become bored quite quickly. One good reason for documenting amusements, events, travel and life changing moments. All of which can make for good scenes in a book after having been reformed, rethought, reorganized and disguised.
Some years ago, Granta dedicated an issue related to new fiction based on the 20 writers believed to be the best young novelists at the time. At that time, some of these writers were Jeffrey Eugenides, Edwidge Danticat and Sherman Alexie. All of which were under the age of thirty-five at the time of publication.
As truth is often the basis for a lot of fiction, it is important that writers use caution when transcribing facts into fictional data. It is also important to develop the characters in a way that does not provide for the true identity of the individual being used in the story. Remember, the individuals a writer uses in a story are often close enough to the writer that one feels comfortable doing so. That is, at least up until the individual recognizes a negative trait in the story which the writer could have only took from that person.
Writers also need to have a wide vocabulary. An active imagination is key in writing, whether based in fact or fiction. As always, it is important that names be changed to protect the innocent when it comes to any actual activities associated with reality unless the writer is working on a biography, or auto-biography. Lastly, it's imperative the story be written in a way in which readers can follow and understand the plot, themes and synopsis of the storyline.
If not, the story can often become more of a biography with chapters of truth than a novel. Fiction is often more exciting than real life. As such, most novels are either murder mysteries, romance or story telling related to a specific situation.
New writers might want to consider looking into the ones which pay in publication. For, the more publications released, often the more readers which can often equate to more success in the long run. It is most every fiction writer's goal to be listed on the New York Time's Best Seller list, this is a good goal, but also one not many writers realize.
Authors wishing to become published can do so now much easier than ever before in history. Those wishing to publish material whether fiction, non-fiction, poetry, prose, short stories or white papers, can find a number of options to do so online. Those who prefer more traditional channels can still submit a query letter and outline to traditional publication houses.
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