Tips for writing your first novel

I wrote my first novel 15 years ago. I had never written anything else that a school assignment. So what qualifies me to write? Well, I read a lot, classics, science fiction, adventure novels and a variety of everything else. But I also thought I had a vivid imagination, which could translate well-written in the word. The problem was, I had no idea where to start. I've met a few spots in my head, but no clear direction. So I decided to take a much smaller project. I wrote a short story about my days growing in London and later in New York. It was only five pages, but they gave me. I need an opening, a story, and a conclusion. With this out of the way, I began a simple sketch of a novel.
My first novel was back around me. I have my own city and other things that I knew, a science-fiction adventure that someone saw a hole in our world, multi-dimensional and moves through to meet the unknown. Because I grew up in New Jersey, I have all the sights that were familiar to him. When I thought about the plot and characters, I ran to the end. At this point, I realized something fundamental to a novel. There must be a satisfactory conclusion. It took me days to figure out how this story end. Finally I got something that makes sense and it only then that I began to write.
When I finished, I tried to publish it. But again, I have no sense if I had no luck finding someone willing to publish my work. So I decided instead to continue writing. I had ideas for four more books that should be put on paper. My second book is much better than the first. The idea came from a visit with my wife and I went back to his grandfather 85 years in West Virginia. He lived the last 30 years in the same house he and his wife died recently. It was self-sufficient and he loved the scream was alive. I wondered how old he will live after all.
From this simple premise came to my story. It is a story about an old man living to 150 years in West Virginia. He is suddenly a young man again and leaks word to some old rich men in New York. He decides that he may hold the secret of youth. You would do anything to be young again with all their money. Then they began their search to capture these unique people and discover his secret. I called "Pursuit of the Phoenix," published some years ago. Since then I have written four other. It is a talking tree in the Mayan jungle, is another drug in China, giving the virtual reality, a different place in the Grand Canyon to the cradle of all life, and finally we discuss the possibility of Jesus in today's world. Then, as a writer, I would recommend any attempts to start a novel? Here are my basic tips:

    * Start with a short history of less than 30 pages.
    * Write about something you know or you are interested.
    * Draw a floor plan and details of the characters, setting and plot.
    * Write a plausible and interesting ending.
    * Use a credible dialogue, use something every day.
    * Stick with the grammar and vocabulary common and not too sweet.
    * Once completed, and process until you do not take proofread.
The latter may be the hardest of all. You must read through to the finished manuscript and your friends and family read it too. Is it wise? Whether the critics. Apart from the obvious spelling, grammar, punctuation and problems to find the weaknesses of others. Is it logical? The characters and scenes believable? In my novel, I wanted readers to make a leap of faith, as a man to recover, but I see it again with the scientific argument. When you introduce something strange, you can lose your audience. Then when you are happy, you send it for at least a month. Then select it and read it again. To do this, at least thrice. I guarantee you will find that every time you change or modify anything. It is hard to read their own work, especially if you know exactly what will happen.
If you think you are ready to publish, to comment on any of these directions. You can (1) even with someone like lulu.com where you pay per pound, or (2) Try either a literary agent or publishing (3) to direct to a publisher who is accepting new manuscripts. Each of these outlets can be found on the Internet are found. I recently wrote a book finished non-fiction about my life in the Yellow Pages industry, which has sold better than my novels. But for you, I would suggest you start with new maps and dive into the world of literary delights, the author of the term. Good luck and good writing.
Jeffrey Hauser was a sales consultant for the Bell System Yellow Pages for nearly 25 years. He studied at the Pratt Institute with a BFA in advertising and has an MA in education. He had his own advertising agency in Scottsdale, Arizona and ran a consulting and design, ABC advertising. He is the author of 6 pounds and a novel, "Pursuit of the Phoenix". His most recent book is "in the Yellow Pages," which is on its site, http://www.poweradbook.com time can be seen http://www.thenurseschoice.com Currently Marketing Director for an information and physician reference website