What should I eat before writing?

The best source is oily, cold-water fish. Wild Alaskan salmon is the prime contender, although trout, sardines, mackerel and herring all contain Omega-3s….

• Complex carbohydrates. The brain uses sugar for fuel.
• Quality protein. Protein is important for sustained energy, as well.
• Water.

How do you write a novel for the first time?

Eight expert tips for writing your first novel

1. Find the time and space for deep thinking.
2. Use your situation as an inspiration.
3. Ask yourself a question you don’t know the answer to.
4. Think about how your story will end.
5. Get to know your characters as you write.
6. Plan some problems your characters will have to deal with.

What is the best way to start writing a novel?

How to start writing a novel

1. Set aside proper, regular time to write.
2. Don’t expect your words to come out perfectly straight away.
3. Loosen up your writing and relax.
4. Explore your ideas.
5. Ask yourself ‘what if’ questions.
6. Get to know your characters.
7. Alternate between plotting and writing.
8. Work out your structure.

Do you have time to write your first novel?

‘I don’t have time to write’ is one of the most common reasons for not writing that we hear from Now Novel members. If this is a challenge while you write your first novel, divide your writing sessions into smaller units. It’s much easier to squeeze in 15 minutes than a full hour.

What is the secret to writing a novel?

As author Steven Raichlen says in his post on how to write a first novel for Writer’s Digest: ‘The secret to writing a novel — or any book — is writing. You won’t turn out elegant prose every day. But it’s important to keep cranking it out.

What to consider when writing a novel?

Writing Tips: 6 Things To Consider Before Writing A Novel. 1 1. Genre. So many people misunderstand the concept of genre. Put simply: it’s the value at stake in your novel. 2 2. Stakes. 3 3. Point of View (POV) 4 4. Setting. 5 5. Character.

How many words should I write a day to finish my novel?

If, for example, you give yourself a year to finish, your necessary word count per day will be (length of your novel)/365. If you want to write a standard length novel (80 000 to 100 000 words), your word count will be 220 to 280 words per day approximately.