A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Bestselling Novel from Scratch! Explained by a UK Book Editor
- Chelsea ✨
- Jan 17, 2022
- 5 min read
Professional book editor reveals all the secrets to writing a bestselling novel from scratch!
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Attracting a literary agent or being noticed in a sea of indie authors isn't as easy as it used to be. Gone are the days when only a few famous people wrote books. Now, everyone's doing it and every writer craves the same attention.
And if YOU want to crack the code to writing a bestselling novel, you need to get EVERYTHING right!
But that's where a lot of aspiring authors fail, and you don't want to be one of them, do you?
If the answer is 'no', this is where I can help you... because what you need right now is a boost to help you get there!
✅ A boost that helps you to become the best writer you can be.
✅ A boost that makes you attract your dream literary agent AND land a life-changing book deal
✅ A boost that encourages people to buy your well-written novel
✅ A boost that makes people leave positive reviews so you can become as successful as the big authors!
So, what do most writers do?
You know how it is - they rush their book and skip every step designed to help them become a great author...
Beta readers
Professional cover designers
...and they go and self-publish on Kindle Direct Publishing. They price their novel at £0.99 and they wonder why no one buys their book.
They spend hours, weeks, even years trying to get someone to buy their pride and joy, because at this point, any reader is better than no readers, right?
Do you worry about falling into the same trap?
Let's face it, we all admire the famous authors who earn millions a year on one book alone *cough* Rowling *cough* King...but no matter how hard we try to perfect our manuscripts before querying agents or self-publishing, that little voice in our head tells us we'll never experience even a quarter of their success.
You worry you'll fail at the one thing you love.
During the two years running Stand Corrected Editing, (plus the three years studying at university and taking CIEP courses), I have uncovered the secret to what truly makes an author successful, whether they're represented by a literary agent or they self-publish.
Don't get me wrong, there are countless factors and specifics that increase an author's success rate, but these are the three basic things you need:
An interesting idea and plot.
Great writing skills.
A solid marketing plan.
This is the foundation of a successful writing career, and without it, you won't have an audience and your bank account will remain empty.
Having great writing skills may sound like a given, but if I'm being honest, a lot of writers think their writing skills are better than they actually are.
And I've edited enough manuscripts now to know which authors actually stand a chance in the publishing world, and which ones may sadly fall behind.
Sometimes, no amount of editing can save their writing, especially if they're unwilling to learn how to improve, but if they actually took the time to LEARN how to write a decent novel, they might just stand a chance.
Don't let this be you!
But you're busier than ever these days, so how do you find the time to write a novel that's good enough to get a literary agent or tons of indie sales?
It can be really overwhelming, right?
Most of us aren't born knowing exactly how to write a bestselling novel.
I bet you didn't start your novel just to sit and stare at a blank page...hoping the words will just magically appear.
So, where do we even start?!
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Chapter 1: Understanding Your Genre Chapter 2: Structure and Outline
Understanding the Three-Act Structure
How to Write a Simple but Effective Outline for Your Novel
Chapter 3: POV and Narrative Tense
Choosing the Best Point of View for Your Story
Narrative Tense: Past vs Present
Chapter 4: Character Creation and Development
The Perfect Protagonist
Memorable Side Characters
Vicious Villains
Chapter 5: Fiction Writing Essentials
Crafting Your First Chapter
Writing Believable Dialogue
Writing Mind-Blowing Cliffhangers
Writing Story-Enhancing Subplots
How to Write the Inciting Incident
Writing an Explosive Climax
Chapter 6: How to Show Like a Pro (Shh! Never Tell!) Chapter 7: Creative Writing Necessities
New Lines, Paragraphs & Scene Breaks
The Passive vs Active Voice
How to Avoid Repetition
How to Avoid Lengthy Sentences
How to Keep Your Writing Consistent
Chapter 8: Finishing Your Novel
How to Beat Writer’s Block
Staying Motivated as a Writer
Finishing a Book Even with a Full-Time Job
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See you there!
Chelsea x
ABOUT CHELSEA
Hey! I'm Chelsea and I'm a professional book editor at Stand Corrected Editing, my editorial business in the UK. If you need professional book editing services and are currently looking for a manuscript editor, please get in touch and we can get started today!
With my book editing and proofreading services, I hope to spread my knowledge and expertise on how to make your novel a success, and be a mentor to others who desperately want to pursue a fruitful career as an author!