"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."--Toni Morrison
If you are toying with the idea of writing a piece, it’s definitely an excellent idea.
But take care!
Because-writing is an innate ability. Yet it has to be chiselled; irrespective of whether you’re a seasoned writer or a first time budding writer. Associate with UK self-publishing companies as White Magic Studios.
Few essential questions before you start working on your book are-
- Test yourself by writing the first 15000 words if you reallywant to write a big book. Else start with some articles/blogs/podcasts/short story/screenplay.
- You should have passion, patience, time, & mental energy to complete a whole book. You should be able to stick to a daily writing schedule.
- You must have a very clear idea of the genre you’re about to write and stick to it; because your readers pick up your book with a certain expectation.
- Before you actually start writing, have an idea of the shape and direction of your story.
- Engross your readers with convincing settings. Research well.
- Have you decided on whose point of view, you’ll narrate it from?
- Be clear on the controlling idea (comedy, fictions…) which is the main reason why you want your story to be told.
- Hire book designer who’ll coordinate with you for every aspect.
- You ought to be aware of the lot of work which remains to be done post-writing; such as book formatting services, marketing being most vital.
- Be ready to draft & redraft it several times.
- Lastly, engage book cover illustrators, UK for an engaging book cover.
If you’re game to the above suggestions, then you are ready to start writing a book. Just make sure that it is the right time and you have enough time.