Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be posting some info on how to become a novelist. Here’s the first, an infodumpographic and general Q&A on the first step — write a novel.
Why? Well, careful scientific studies have revealed that the number one reason for not having a novel published is, in fact, not finishing a novel. A lot of writers struggle to get past this step, but I hope this information helps.
How big is this mountain I must climb? (How long is a novel?)
Are we there yet? (How long does it take to write a novel?)
How many millions will I make from my books and movie deals?
Seems easy enough, you just … Oooo, cat videos!
Is a novel like a long short story?
