Have
you always wanted to write? Get started with…
You Can Write—Really! A
Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction
by
Kelli A. Wilkins
Hi everyone,
My
name is Kelli Wilkins and I’m an
eclectic writer. That means I write everything—short horror fiction, steamy
full-length romance novels, science fiction, and even non-fiction. People are
always asking me, “How can you write in so many different genres and styles?”
It’s really not that difficult. Why?
Because the basic mechanics of good storytelling are universal, no matter what
genre you write. Every fiction story contains the same ingredients: an
interesting and engaging plot, characters the reader cares about and roots for,
supporting details, and background that draws the reader into the story.
As
an author of 100+ short stories and 20 romance novels, I’m often asked: Where
do you get your ideas? How do I get published? How do you write a book? What
advice do you have for writers who are just starting out? Do you have any
writing tips?
I’ve
answered these questions many times in interviews and addressed them in guest
blogs, but I always wanted to say more. One day, I started thinking about
everything I’ve learned over the years, and inspiration hit me: Why not write a
book on how to write? The result? You Can Write—Really! A Beginner’s Guide to Writing
Fiction.
This fun and practical book walks you
through the story-creating process step-by-step: from getting a great idea to
meeting your characters, developing a plot, and on to writing, revising, and
submitting your work.
Each
easy-to-read chapter is based on my years of experience as a writer, advice
I’ve received over the years, and the technical “know-how” I’ve gained in
writing classes and workshops. I also included helpful tips all writers can
use, plus easy writing exercises to get you motivated.
Once you have the basics down, you can write—really! Here
are two fun writing exercises:
EXERCISE
1:
Write three to five dialogue exchanges where two characters meet for the first
time. What do they talk about? What is happening in the scene or around them?
EXERCISE 2: All characters want something, whether it’s a cup of
coffee, a new car, to escape from jail, to eat lunch, or to finish a big
project. Brainstorm five things your character wants, large or small. Here are
some examples: woman wants to escape her abusive husband; man wants to bury a body;
private investigator wants to find a blackmailer; fifth grade kid wants to get
away with cheating on a math test.
Here’s the book summary:
You Can Write—Really! A
Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction
If you’ve always dreamed of writing and getting published,
but have no idea where or how to start—THIS is the book for you!
You
Can Write—Really! is an easy guide designed for beginner writers who
need a boost of motivation and simple instructions on how to get started.
Award-winning author Kelli A. Wilkins takes you
step-by-step through the writing process, covering the basics of plotting,
editing, revising, and submitting. In addition, she explores ways to get your creativity
flowing, explains where
authors get ideas, and shows you how to create interesting characters for your
story.
Helpful tips and fun writing exercises throughout the
book get you started.
Ready to
write? Order your copy here:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Write-Really-Beginners-Writing-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00THWLFQU
All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/4AqYN4
Read reviews here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/you-can-write-really
Happy
Reading (and Writing!)
Kelli
A. Wilkins
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins is
an award-winning author who has published more than 100 short stories, 20+
romance novels, 7 non-fiction books, and 5 horror ebooks. Her romances span
many genres and settings, and she likes to scare readers with her horror
stories.
Follow Kelli on her
Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and
visit her website/blog www.KelliWilkins.com for a full title list and social media links.
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