All About Writing Fiction

All About Writing Fiction

Writing fiction is an amazing experience.
The ability to create a story out of your mind is a one of a kind experience, there is nothing like it out there.

Many great authors write fiction, you only have to look at; Stephen King, Dean Kootnz, John Saul, Charles Dickinson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Anne Rice, to name a few.

We’ve all been touched by fiction. Think about all the great worlds that now have a following, worlds like; Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and so on.

Writing fiction doesn’t have to be difficult. There are a few different ways to go about it. Some things you should think about are:

1. What type of story do you want?
2. Do you require planning up front?
3. Do you require a schedule to motivate you?

Below I’ve outlined the things I think about before I start writing fiction. Personally, I like to just write and see where the story takes me. But I do have a vague idea in mind of where I want to take it.

Some of the planning I do ahead of time is:

I’ve decided what point of view I want to write – third person usually.
I’ve decided who my main characters are, or at least one of them.
What I hope to reveal in the story (at least one main point in the plot)
Where it will be based (location-wise, time-frame)
What type of fiction (horror, romance, love, mystery, fantasy, scifi)
The length of the story, whether it’s a short story or I’m writing a novel. (For more help check out tips for writing a novel.)
By this time I have already decided how I will start my story (always make sure you start with a cliff-hanger, something to reel the people in and keep them wanting more).

I think anyone can write fiction, all you need is an imagination and the motivation to keep going to see where the story takes you.

If you do require more tips and advice, check out these great articles on writing fiction. Or if you’d like an ebook that shows you step-by-step check out how to write a bestseller.