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markman · 01-26-2010, 11:53 AM

Over the last few months I have become motivated to finally start writing a book that I initially had an idea for way back in 1995. I've never written anything, except for work or school related projects. The book would be fiction, but loosely based on my life experiences.

All I have now is a few pages of "stuff" on Word that I wrote when I got the idea but nothing else. So, before I start trying to write this thing, I want to make sure I approach it correctly. I am looking for some suggestions on books or guides that can give me some basics as far as how to get started (plot & character development, etc).

01-26-2010, 11:53 AM	#1
markman Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 25000 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aluratek Libre, Sony PRS350	Getting Started Writing Over the last few months I have become motivated to finally start writing a book that I initially had an idea for way back in 1995. I've never written anything, except for work or school related projects. The book would be fiction, but loosely based on my life experiences. All I have now is a few pages of "stuff" on Word that I wrote when I got the idea but nothing else. So, before I start trying to write this thing, I want to make sure I approach it correctly. I am looking for some suggestions on books or guides that can give me some basics as far as how to get started (plot & character development, etc).