How Not to Write a Novel - Fantasy Novel
Any one who has ever read a fantasy novel knows they are interesting as they are relaxing. However, as much as these novels make easy read, writing them is not as easy. For an author to produce a truly magnificent fantasy novel they have to plan, deliberate effectively and also exercise discipline. While information abounds on how to write a novel, information on how not to write a novel- a fantasy novel is scanty.
Guidelines on how not to write a novel can help authors, more so first time authors avoid common mistakes. A novel can only be successful if the author provides a detailed sketch of the setting. Depending on whether the author is writing a fantasy novel that has historical settings or is creating a distinct new world, there is need to describe it to the reader from the bottom up. Accordingly, there is also need for the author to consider the appearance of the new world, culture, technology as well as the supernatural forces.
Authors also need to create the plot outline as well as develop characters that are both stable and believable. By failing to develop a detailed novel outline, an author is likely to get stuck in the middle of the story. As a result, the story may have a poor ending. Characters make the story. Before the author even starts writing, he should create as many characters as the story requires and write profiles on every one of them.
If an author wants to know how not to write a novel, they should read lots of fantasy books. Fantasy novels written by experienced novelists do not only inspire but also offer meaningful ideas.
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