Guidelines to how to start writing? 10 easy points?
I have few threads to a story I want to write. As I never wrote before, I would like some advice & guidelines please.
Also what kind of stories interest you the most? Mystery? fiction? ..etc
Mention an author that you consider one of the best out there.
Thanks 
- Manda
Tags: Advice, Mystery Fiction, Threads
May 18th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I read mistery, romance/action
May 19th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Mystery/thrillers are the way to go, Boss. They sell quite well and always have an audience.
Keep your chapters fairly short, with one major chunk or scene per chapter. Avoid over using the word “had” and refrain from writing overly flowery or adjective-ridden material (purple prose). Trust your gut, keep it simple. Employ juicy adjectives when there is genuine need for it.
If you want some real inspiration check out one of James Lee Burke’s series of thrilling Detective Robicheaux Mysteries:
Burning Angel
Dixie City Jam
Cadillac Jukebox
Jolie Blon’s Bounce
The Tin Roof Blow Down
Last Car to Elysian Fields