No writer can generate a perfect draft on the first attempt. Most employ a writing process, in which they begin with prewriting and invention, then outlining, composing, revising and editing. Though the aforementioned might suggest a linear process, it is usually recursive. For instance, you might end up going back to the prewriting phase and do some brainstorming even while writing the actual draft. The general rule of thumb is to invest some time brainstorming and writing a rough outline before writing the essay. Also, save editing for last. Sometimes it may be too difficult to juggle developing your ideas along with attending to grammar so save editing for the very last step.
Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript
NONFICTION writers, this is a STEP-BY-STEP guide that walks you through how to write a book. These steps will show you how to develop the good writing routines and a solid timeline, then how to write a first draft and revise the draft, how to bring in beta readers and incorporate their feedback, and finally, how to pull it all together into a finished manuscript. This book also shows you how to streamline your argument, how to make sure you don't have repetitions or tangents, and how to incorporate research without getting sidetracked in your writing. Each step is laid out for you. No more excuses. You’ll be ready to finally start writing your book.
With 90 Days To Your Novel at your side, now is the time. This inspiring guide will be your push, your deadline, and your spark to finally, without excuses, and in three short months, nail that first draft of your novel.
Why is this book still so needed, not only by students but by their parents who want so badly for them to do well?
Improve Your Writing presents all the elements important to turning in excellent research papers. This step-by-step walk-through includes: selecting a topic, library research, developing an outline, writing from the first to the final draft, proofreading, and more. New to this edition is an effective introduction to online research.
Novel Shortcuts - Ten Techniques that Ensure a Great First Draft
Proven techniques for writing a high-quality first draft fast! Novel Shortcuts shows you how to quickly write a first draft that's also rich and engrossing. (It's really possible!) Through detailed instruction and valuable exercises, award-winning novelist Laura Whitcomb addresses everything from premise development to foreshadowing to tone and beyond.
