This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.
1. Allow the characters to guide the story.
2. Observe the people and places around you – you never know what fresh inspiration they might provide.
3. Take a break from a project if it’s not flowing naturally; coming back to it later with fresh eyes might make you see exactly what needs to be done to make it perfect!
4. Research, research, research! Google is your friend!
5. Create a time structure built around what seems to make you most productive, whether that means you’re writing at night or in the morning, and try to stick with that. Establishing a routine is essential to becoming a dedicated writer.
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