How do I write a book?

kazimojo69

Hi

Sorry - not sure if this is in the right place.

I have an idea for a book. Its a kind of "whistle-blowing" book with "fictional" characters!!

I have no idea about how to go about this - ie writing it.

Any suggestions, tips? Could I have a writer - if I pen out the story?

geordie_joe

kazimojo69 wrote: »

I have no idea about how to go about this - ie writing it.

The first thing to do is write down everything you can about the book. Write down every though/idea you have so you don't forget it later.

Next I would start to put things in order, what happens first, what happens second, what happens third etc.

Once you have that done you can start writing each section.

kazimojo69 wrote: »

Any suggestions, tips? Could I have a writer - if I pen out the story?

Yes, they are called ghost writers. Most "celebrities" use them when they have been famous for 5 minutes and want to write their autobiography. They just tell the "story" to the ghost writer, who makes notes/recordings then goes off and turns it into a book.

jasonwatkins

Traditionally, you need to work out 3 'acts' as well.

the '3-act-structure', as it's known, usually works out like this.

1. Setup (of the location and characters)
2. Confrontation (with an obstacle)
3. Resolution (culminating in a climax and a d!nouement).

"d!nouement" basically means to explain the complexities of what happened before - the 'big reveal' in a way.

Errata

You can quite easily employ a ghost writer, if you can afford to do so.

simone1

You could have a ghost writer but you would feel more fulfilled in the end if you get to accomplish the book by yourself. The climax, anyway, is also an important element of a story. You could also add exciting twists to it to make it more interesting. Good luck on your book.

Mr_Smith_3

kazimojo69 wrote: »

Hi

Sorry - not sure if this is in the right place.

I have an idea for a book. Its a kind of "whistle-blowing" book with "fictional" characters!!

I have no idea about how to go about this - ie writing it.

Any suggestions, tips? Could I have a writer - if I pen out the story?

Sounds fun

borders_dude

Its very easy to self publish these days aswell, for a small but very reasonable fee if you look about.