What’s the best way to start writing a book if you’ve never done it before? 🤔

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Trying to better understand all potential new first-time authors.

What’s holding you/them back and why. What are your own thoughts?

Olga iaLOVEnko · Accepted Answer

Start writing every day.

Sarah Mize · Answer

Starting a book is tough, especially the first time. What got me going was just writing something down, even if it was messy. I also needed help with structure, so I turned to https://edubirdie.com/write-my-e... to get a bit of guidance. It made things less intimidating, and before I knew it, I had a draft. Honestly, taking that first step is the hardest part. Just dive in, and it’ll start to come together.

Casper Brix · Answer

@sarah_mize Super interesting, thanks for sharing Sarah

Daniel Joseph Bennett · Answer

Start by writing a little bit every day to build a habit. Use writing prompts or brainstorm ideas to get the creative juices flowing if you get stuck. Having an outline helps too - map out the overall structure and key plot points before diving into the details. Just get words on the page and worry about refining later. You got this! 💪📖

What’s the best way to start writing a book if you’ve never done it before? 🤔

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