Novel Writers support group

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Hi. I have started this thread as I am currently trying to find the inspiration to begin my first novel...and I can imagine I am alone.

Even if you're not writing a novel, you are very welcome here. We all enjoy writing on here.

I will begin by asking a simple question. How would you write a novel from the perspective of two people?? Would you write it like chapter one is Bob's point of view and chapter two is Fred's?? or would you write two seperate stories on one book. Bob's first, then Fred's to follow??

Can I also say that the Stephen King book, which I finished really recently, is fabulous. It's so inspiring, but also genuinely useful. I came away thinking what a lovely man he must be too. I enjoyed lots of films based on his work but never actually read anything. Ashamed to admit it, but I think was just snobbery about it being classed as horror. Does anyone have any particular recommendations?

...of course, I meant to say 'I HAVE enjoyed his films etc'

Hi

I haven't been on here for some time so have just seen your posts - thanks for the encouragement. I am back into my book and really find that doing a little every day (even if it's just re-reading earlier chapters) is helping; my plot is gathering momentum because I'm thinking about it regularly. My big problem now is procrastination. I sit at the computer and play for ages before writing. Very self-destructive, because I usually enjoy writing once I'm doing it, but it's just starting. Any one else have this problem? And are you strict in setting aside time to write? Thanks.

Good thread, btw.

Taitai, I am an Olympic standard procrastinator but I think the only solution is just to MAKE yourself start. There is a writer called Julia Cameron who recommends something called Morning Pages - where you just write whatever comes into your head. The idea is that it gets the creative juices flowing. I tried it recently and it helped enormously.

Thanks, AnnieG. I like that idea and will try it. I know it's just a matter of making myself, and I did so the other day and got a bit done. A friend of mine is great at doing 1,000 words a day but she doesn't have an internet connection at home(where she writes), so there is nothing else for her to do when she sits at the computer. My problem is when I sit down to write is usually the only time during the day I have to catch up with email and use the internet. I will have to be more disciplined - New Year's Resolution is to finish this damn book.

Hi there, I completely agree, just sit down and start writing: Even if it's "All work and no play makes jack a dull boy". Once you start it's hard to stop. I have just restarted my book after 6 months of dry spell - what with giving birth and all - and it just feels so good to see my words outside my head. Keep at it.