How to Start a New Novel in 22 Easy Steps
1. Open a new Word document. 2. Save it as tentative book title. 3. Wonder if any other books have this title 4. Check Twitter. 5. Google tentative book title. 6. Feel relieved that you’re somewhat original…
1. Open a new Word document.
2. Save it as tentative book title.
3. Wonder if any other books have this title
4. Check Twitter.
5. Google tentative book title.
6. Feel relieved that you're somewhat original...
7. Type the title and "Chapter One" in Word document.
8. Check e-mail.
9. Check Facebook.
10. Stare at blinking cursor in Word document.
11. Check latest favorite blogs & tumblrs.
12. Type first sentence.
13. Click "save."
14. Feel accomplished.
15. Feel thirsty.
16. Refill water glass.
17. Check Twitter.
18. Click on five different-yet-equally-inane HuffPo links.
19. Stare at blinking cursor after first sentence.
20. Realize that, though this is the third novel you've written, you've completely forgotten the principles on how to successfully start a novel.
21. Write blog post about it.
22. Type second sentence?
Donna Gambale works an office job by day, writes young adult novels by night, and travels when possible. She blogs at the First Novels Club and is the author of a mini kit, Magnetic Kama Sutra.