Ember England asked Robert Beatty:

Hello again! I love writing and want to write my own novel or short story. how do you begin your books, because I love they way you write? it sucks you in with the first words. my starts always begin good, but lean to far into the story without knowing hardly anything about the characters at hand. please help!

Robert Beatty Hi there, thank you so much for your message! I am so glad to hear that you have enjoyed my stories & that you are working on your own writing. I wish you the very best of luck with your stories & here is my advice to you:

-Write now and as often as you can. Carve out some time in your day, everyday, if possible.

-Keep at it. I started writing at the age of 11. Forty years later, I published my first book, "Serafina and the Black Cloak."

-Develop a system of feedback that works for you. For me, that means sharing my work throughout the writing process with a trusted circle of readers to get their reactions to the story. The network includes professional editors, educators, family and friends, and general readers of all ages.

-When possible, participate in writing workshops and classes. It's another very useful way to gain feedback and improve your writing.

-Think of yourself as a storyteller, not as a person writing a book. Focus on weaving a tale that's going to keep your readers on the edge of their seats.

Hope this helps!!

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