While most authors are now transcending from bookstore to e-book, there are others who hope to remain alive and well on the best seller's list and in local stores. One is that of the new American novelist. Though, at times the line between fiction and non-fiction are often blurred now more than ever before.
Different writers vary when it comes to writing, editing and story telling styles. Some write in third person, others in first. There are also those who can create dynamic interactions between characters and those who simply use narration. Either way, it is important that these writers keep writing and that books keep selling.
Some years ago, Granta dedicated an issue related to new fiction based on the 20 writers believed to be the best young novelists at the time. At that time, some of these writers were Jeffrey Eugenides, Edwidge Danticat and Sherman Alexie. All of which were under the age of thirty-five at the time of publication.
As truth is often the basis for a lot of fiction, it is important that writers use caution when transcribing facts into fictional data. It is also important to develop the characters in a way that does not provide for the true identity of the individual being used in the story. Remember, the individuals a writer uses in a story are often close enough to the writer that one feels comfortable doing so. That is, at least up until the individual recognizes a negative trait in the story which the writer could have only took from that person.
For the most part, fiction needs to be 90% fiction, and non-fiction 100% truth. There is a blur at times between fiction and non-fiction based on the lifestyle, morals and values of the writer as well as those found within the pages of a book or novel. Generally, the main characters are going to reflect more of the writer than other characters though most often an author will see a number of elements and traits which reflect the life of the author in the story as a while.
Otherwise, the story becomes a biography of the characters rather than a prize winning novel. Speaking of prize winning novels, while these are few and far apart, it can often be good to enter a variety of writing contests related to fiction whether working on fiction or non-fiction publications. These contests can not only help provide a sense of accomplishment to the winner but can also pay in cash or publication.
Fiction can often be a difficult place for new writers. It is often advised that those new to the craft submit a number of different articles and short stories before taking on the challenge of writing a book. Some tend to heed this advice, while others reject the notion believing that even a new writer can submit a publishable manuscript.
The three best ways to get published are send in a query letter and outline to a publisher, self-publish the book or send to an internet publishing company which can provide hard, soft and e-books for a nominal fee. Once the writer has purchased these then each type can be sold at a slight mark up to cover the cost of publication and get the writer's name on the market.
Different writers vary when it comes to writing, editing and story telling styles. Some write in third person, others in first. There are also those who can create dynamic interactions between characters and those who simply use narration. Either way, it is important that these writers keep writing and that books keep selling.
Some years ago, Granta dedicated an issue related to new fiction based on the 20 writers believed to be the best young novelists at the time. At that time, some of these writers were Jeffrey Eugenides, Edwidge Danticat and Sherman Alexie. All of which were under the age of thirty-five at the time of publication.
As truth is often the basis for a lot of fiction, it is important that writers use caution when transcribing facts into fictional data. It is also important to develop the characters in a way that does not provide for the true identity of the individual being used in the story. Remember, the individuals a writer uses in a story are often close enough to the writer that one feels comfortable doing so. That is, at least up until the individual recognizes a negative trait in the story which the writer could have only took from that person.
For the most part, fiction needs to be 90% fiction, and non-fiction 100% truth. There is a blur at times between fiction and non-fiction based on the lifestyle, morals and values of the writer as well as those found within the pages of a book or novel. Generally, the main characters are going to reflect more of the writer than other characters though most often an author will see a number of elements and traits which reflect the life of the author in the story as a while.
Otherwise, the story becomes a biography of the characters rather than a prize winning novel. Speaking of prize winning novels, while these are few and far apart, it can often be good to enter a variety of writing contests related to fiction whether working on fiction or non-fiction publications. These contests can not only help provide a sense of accomplishment to the winner but can also pay in cash or publication.
Fiction can often be a difficult place for new writers. It is often advised that those new to the craft submit a number of different articles and short stories before taking on the challenge of writing a book. Some tend to heed this advice, while others reject the notion believing that even a new writer can submit a publishable manuscript.
The three best ways to get published are send in a query letter and outline to a publisher, self-publish the book or send to an internet publishing company which can provide hard, soft and e-books for a nominal fee. Once the writer has purchased these then each type can be sold at a slight mark up to cover the cost of publication and get the writer's name on the market.
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