Are you a lucky writer who's full of ideas? Or do have one idea that's been nagging you for weeks at the edge of your thoughts? It makes you itch to begin writing. That's good. But first, ask yourself if this is just an idea or a book.
Ideas, of course, are the seeds of any work of fiction or nonfiction. But the idea might not be enough unless it's fully developed and you can envision its beginning, middle, and end. The experience of writing for pages about an idea and ultimately getting nowhere (or getting a pile of rejections) has taught many writers to outline their books before they begin. But if the thought of an outline sends shivers up your spine, at least thinking your idea through and making sure it merits months of writing can save you future frustration.
Ideas for Nonfiction
When it comes to your nonfiction book, it should be based on what you're passionate about and truly interested in. For many months you'll be living with this idea. The key to successful nonfiction is to take your idea and approach it in a way that no one else has ever done before. This means doing most of your research before you begin to write. Don't settle for the most easily-found information on your topic--your readers have probably read the same information. Your subject should be unique so keep digging until you find an aspect. To make sure no one else beat you to it, search through the library and bookstores.
For a nonfiction idea to become a book, you need enough information to fill the number of pages necessary, depending on the age group for which you plan to write. You need a foundation of basic facts with younger children and be detailed in your approach but make sure the concepts are explained in a straightforward manner such as how animals hibernate. Drawing on a broader foundation of knowledge are older readers and they infer connections between related subjects and your topic. To determine if you need more research before beginning to write or if your idea is original enough, a detailed outline of any nonfiction book would be essential.
Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, your idea should mean something to you, but also have the potential to mean a lot to your readers. The nonessential elements should be taken away and you need to add to it and think through it as well as make sure it has an end, middle, and beginning. That way, your idea will be turned into an idea for a book.
Ideas, of course, are the seeds of any work of fiction or nonfiction. But the idea might not be enough unless it's fully developed and you can envision its beginning, middle, and end. The experience of writing for pages about an idea and ultimately getting nowhere (or getting a pile of rejections) has taught many writers to outline their books before they begin. But if the thought of an outline sends shivers up your spine, at least thinking your idea through and making sure it merits months of writing can save you future frustration.
Ideas for Nonfiction
When it comes to your nonfiction book, it should be based on what you're passionate about and truly interested in. For many months you'll be living with this idea. The key to successful nonfiction is to take your idea and approach it in a way that no one else has ever done before. This means doing most of your research before you begin to write. Don't settle for the most easily-found information on your topic--your readers have probably read the same information. Your subject should be unique so keep digging until you find an aspect. To make sure no one else beat you to it, search through the library and bookstores.
For a nonfiction idea to become a book, you need enough information to fill the number of pages necessary, depending on the age group for which you plan to write. You need a foundation of basic facts with younger children and be detailed in your approach but make sure the concepts are explained in a straightforward manner such as how animals hibernate. Drawing on a broader foundation of knowledge are older readers and they infer connections between related subjects and your topic. To determine if you need more research before beginning to write or if your idea is original enough, a detailed outline of any nonfiction book would be essential.
Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, your idea should mean something to you, but also have the potential to mean a lot to your readers. The nonessential elements should be taken away and you need to add to it and think through it as well as make sure it has an end, middle, and beginning. That way, your idea will be turned into an idea for a book.
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