I am often asked the question: Do I really have to plan the plot and develop the characters before writing a novel? My answer: No, you don’t have to. Because both are possible: you can either just write away or you can plan everything out and only then start writing. But whether you plan ahead or not, visualization helps you see the plot and also the characters more clearly and optimize them. What type of…
Every novel has a plot: This is sequence of events as they are described in the novel. If you develop the plot of a novel before writing it, this planning of events is also called plot. Plotting for a novel is similar to planning for a house: without planning at all, it’s hard to build something sensible and viable. Before you start writing a novel, you should determine the plot in advance, at least in…
Throughout history, artists have been associated with mental disorders. While many artists have been linked to schizophrenia, writers have been known to suffer from stress or anxiety disorders . In fact, a recent study found that professional writers were 121% more likely to suffer from bipolar disorder than the rest of the population. at some point in their lives Many of the best writers in our history have suffered from mood disorders or have suffered…
Bette Lee Crosby is a popular American author known for her inspirational fiction, romance, and women’s fiction novels. Her most famous works include “Saving Grace”, “The Gift of an Angel”, “The Memory of an Angel”, and “The Perfect Blend”. She has released more than thirty books and garnered numerous awards, including the prestigious RT Book Reviews Top Pick Award. Her stories always contain heartfelt moments and characters readers can relate to and root for. Reading…
Many of us are used to picturing a shabby shack, a mess, crumpled sheets of paper scattered chaotically on the floor, a strange hermit bent over his desk, working selflessly on the next great novel. In reality, “writer” and “writing” have a broader meaning. Writing means putting thoughts on paper, and that makes writers of us all, even if we don’t have the gift of writing. Bloggers are not exaggerating when they talk about the…