
Episode 2: Getting ready to start writing a novel.
Essential Guide to Writing a Novel
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Writing a Novel
"I keep a post-writing outline in which for every chapter I list characters, important revelations, important actions and other things," he says. "Once again, I don't want to spend a lot of time on composing that's not actually the novel." A calendar is also handy as it lists any mention of time in the novel so you don't cross yourself up with too many details.
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