{"id":190,"date":"2020-11-14T08:03:27","date_gmt":"2020-11-14T08:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/?p=190"},"modified":"2025-04-16T10:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T09:00:15","slug":"writing-a-book-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/writing-a-book-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing A Book For The First Time &#8211; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re writing a book for the first time, it\u2019s good to have the tips and writing steps you need in one place. Here are our advice pages on all aspects of novel-writing and the many different ways to write a good book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-To-Have-Ideas-And-Inspiration\">How To Have Ideas And Inspiration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing is harder to come by than inspiration, and it\u2019s not enough to be inspired, you need a concept a publisher is also likely to get excited by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/ideas-for-writing-a-book-and-how-to-develop-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coming up with ideas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-write-an-elevator-pitch-for-your-novel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to write your elevator pitch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/dealing-with-writers-block\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 tips to conquer writers\u2019 block<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-find-inspiration-for-your-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to find inspiration for your writing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-become-a-better-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to become a better writer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Story,-Plot-And-Pacing\">Story, Plot And Pacing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your book\u2019s heart is its story. Get it wrong and your book will not be saleable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-plot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to plan a novel: a plot structure template<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-plot-a-novel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to chart your plot mountain or plot diagram for momentum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-write-seven-basic-plots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to write seven basic plots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/what-is-freytags-pyramid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freytag\u2019s pyramid: understanding dramatic structure and applying it to your own narrative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/writing-three-act-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing a three act structure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-write-a-compelling-plot-twist-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to write a compelling plot twist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Character\">Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any good story needs strong, convincing characters to populate it. Even if you\u2019re writing a true story (a memoir, for example), you need to bring your characters to life on the page. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/character-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Characterisation and character development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/character\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to develop characters and inner worlds in fiction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-write-characters-not-cliches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to write characters (not clich\u00e9s)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/points-of-view-in-fiction-writing-with-plenty-of-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to write different points of view<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/show-dont-tell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to show, don\u2019t tell, in writing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/what-is-a-foil-character\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is a foil character?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-create-character-bio-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to create a character bio template<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/secondary-characters-definition-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are secondary characters?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-mannerisms-can-create-memorable-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How mannerisms can create memorable characters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/12-character-archetypes-writers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 12 character archetypes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/anti-hero-vs-villain-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anti-hero vs villain: a complete guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/protagonist-vs-antagonist-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protagonist vs antagonist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/round-vs-flat-characters-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Round vs flat characters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Prose-Style-And-Editing-Your-Work\">Prose Style And Editing Your Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sentences need to matter as much to you as paint does to a painter. And remember that good writing is usually good&nbsp;<strong>re-<\/strong>writing, so be prepared to put in the hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/prose-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your writing style checklist<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/the-omniscient-narrator-all-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The omniscient narrator: all you need to know<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/types-of-editing-how-to-choose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to self-edit your draft<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/writing-dialogue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to write dialogue in fiction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/heros-journey-writing-compelling-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The hero&#8217;s journey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-write-descriptions-and-create-a-sense-of-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to write setting and space<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/what-is-purple-prose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is purple prose?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-eliminate-passive-voice-from-your-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to eliminate passive voice from your writing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/manuscript-presentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to present your manuscript<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/what-is-copyediting-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is copyediting?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Next-Steps\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have we remembered to mention that writing a book for the first time is quite hard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help is at hand, if you need it from us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/our-services\/jericho-editors-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get editorial feedback&nbsp;<\/a>on your work. We work with partial manuscripts, as well as complete ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/member-resources\/video-courses\/how-to-write-video-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try a writing course<\/a>. Our courses are online, so you\u2019ll be able to work around commitments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Come to our events like the Festival of Writing to meet literary agents in person and pitch your manuscript. Signing up to our mailing lists you\u2019ll be first to hear announcements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re writing a book for the first time, it\u2019s good to have the tips and writing steps you need in one place. Here are our advice pages on all aspects of novel-writing and the many different ways to write a good book. 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