How to Start Writing a Novel Once You Have an Idea (Part 1 of a Series)

This video will help you start writing your novel, once you have a basic idea for the story. I'll offer some of the techniques and strategies I use when starting a new novel, and explain how you can adapt them to meet your writing needs. 📚 Check out my latest book: https://tinyurl.com/mr2senr5 ** The other videos in this series are coming soon. Subscribe so you don't miss out! ------------------------------------------------ Key parts of this video: ------------------------------------------------ 0:00 Welcome message 0:56 Tip 1 -- Start capturing your thoughts 2:26 Tip 2 -- Start thinking about your protagonist 4:37 Tip 3 -- Identify the main conflict 6:08 Tip 4 -- Aim for progress, not perfection 7:37 Tip 5 -- Focus on the story instead of the plot ------------------------------------------------ Your Host: Brandon Cornett ------------------------------------------------ My name is Brandon Cornett. I'm a self-published fiction writer and novelist. I've written several novels, including The Mall and The Holdbacks, with others in the works. I've been writing for more than two decades and have learned a lot over the years. I'll be sharing many of those lessons with you, throughout this video series. ** If you have questions about how to start writing a novel once you have an idea, feel free to comment below. I'll be creating some "Q&A" videos as a separate part of my channel. So ask away!

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