How to Write Your First Novel

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Tip 1 - Advice on Writing Your First Novel (From a Published Novelist)

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Leszek Nikolajuk | permalink

Steve Raichlen, author of many cookbooks as well as the novel ISLAND APART, shares writing advice for novelists looking to find a literary agent and book deal.

For further reading: http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/how-to-write-your-first-novel-6-pieces-of-advice ^[1]

Tip 2 - How Not To Write Your First Novel

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by isabelle baele | permalink

A cautionary tale from Lev Grossman, author of The Magician's Land, the stunning conclusion to The Magicians Trilogy.

For further reading: http://www.buzzfeed.com/levgrossman/it-is-ok-not-to-be-a-genius ^[2]

Tip 3 - 5 Fundamental Tips For Writing Your First Novel

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by ricardol | permalink

Autumn is the season when word processors develop twitches in keyboards. Writers emerge from summers abroad, agents hunger for a new voice, publishers finally release the hidden gems that will save th
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For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jack-woodville-london/writing-your-first-novel-_b_5669907.html ^[3]