Questions

Do you need some form of degree in literacy, English or whatever in order to write a novel?
I’m thinking of writing a novel and wondered if i needed some form of qualification? Maybe this contributes to making a good story?
- chunky_chip

I’m kind of young and this is a story that’s been in my head for so long, i feel like I need to get it out. But It takes place in late 2900’s and then goes to 4000’s. Is this TOO futuristic?
- NeverFear

I currently have some of The Dark Knight soundtrack, but I want more.

Ten points to whomever is most helpful.

Thanks. =D
- Skye

I understand that some novelists use outlines and some just go with the flow, and the beauty of novel writing is that there is no right or wrong way how to write a novel. But I am curious about three things for those of you that have written a novel before. How did you make sure or estimate that what you planned to write would turn into a full-length novel? I have already outlined my story I have 20-25 basic scene cards, I plan to write something in between the scenes that I have already planned, but I fear that I will write the whole story and only come up with 10,000 words or so. And how do you write/divide the book into chapters? When I think of my story I don’t really think in chapters. And what is your method on how to create characters that your readers will love and/or care about and are believable?

Thanks in advance!
- Carrie Sutherland

and am wondering how I go about finding a reputable publisher once I have finished
- Kenzie072

i’ve lost interest and the want to continue writing the novel i’ve started.

its very hard work.
and i WANT to start writing the novel again and actually finish it and publish it.

can people give me tips and your experiences so i can enjoyfully (if thats a word) continue my novel writing.

and just some general tips on novel writing.

thanks alot,
Levi.
- Levi L=]

Light novels are the Japanese equivalent of a young adult aimed book. My question pertains to how many pages it normal is and whether it is in 1st or 3rd person.
Light novels are the Japanese equivalent of a young adult aimed book. My question pertains to how many pages is it normally and whether it is in 1st or 3rd person. — Also, what’s the shortest?
- dtsxavid

Let me know, even if it isnt something most people would consider traditionally scary, such as something like a fear of strangers.
- dwayne4emily

Like, the women kicks this guy’s butt at poker and wins the mechanical bull he has in his bar.
Okay, maybe I should elaborate. This is west Texas. She beats this codgy old fart in a poker game and wins his bull and puts it in HER bar. She’s a boots-wearing butt-kicking smoking hot cowgirl
- lindysflygirl4ever

I want these people to get stranded on an island and i want them to live their for the rest of their lives. would that be dumb and would that be possible to write about without it sounding to stupid? And is it possible that they are never found on their deserted island and they just live there for the rest of their lives?
- Teresa