Here\u2019s a list of some myths about the writing process I pulled together to help people distinguish fact from fiction:<\/p>\n
Myth: My First Draft Will Be My Final Draft<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Fact:<\/span><\/strong> You will likely end up writing several iterations of one draft and then it will transform into something new along the way. The more you write, the better acquainted you\u2019ll become with your story and characters.<\/p>\n Myth: Editing Won\u2019t Take Long<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Fact:<\/span><\/strong> In order to edit properly, you need to take your time. If you\u2019re in a rush, you\u2019ll miss words and phrases that need to be altered. Sometimes, like writing the draft, you\u2019ll edit your novel several times over.<\/p>\n Myth: I Must Remain Secluded to Write Well<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Fact:<\/span><\/strong> If you hole yourself up, you won\u2019t have experiences. Observing people and places is part of life, but for a writer, it\u2019s a built in notepad to draw from later- use it!<\/p>\n Myth: Everyone Will Love My Story<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Fact:<\/span><\/strong> Hopefully many people will. But no story is loved by everyone. People vary in their tastes and as such, someone will undoubtedly dislike what you\u2019ve written. That\u2019s ok, besides, you wrote it for people who will<\/em> like it.<\/p>\n Myth: I Don\u2019t Need an Outline<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Fact:<\/span><\/strong> If you jump into the race without a map, you\u2019ll probably get lost. Outlines allow you to keep consistency and stay on pace with the plot and character development.<\/p>\n Myth: People Love Stock Characters<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Fact:<\/span><\/strong> People love characters that bend or break the mold they\u2019ve been based off. Cookie cutter characters are unrealistic, but if you tweak them slightly (or majorly), you can create someone unique.<\/p>\n Myth: Too Much Description or Dialogue is Bad<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Fact:<\/span><\/strong> You want to find a balance, but some scenes require more dialogue\u00a0and others more description so use them when they\u2019re needed.<\/p>\n Are there things you\u2019ve heard that seem too good to be true? Leave a comment and we\u2019ll discover the facts together!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here\u2019s a list of some myths about the writing process I pulled together to help people distinguish fact from fiction: Myth: My First Draft Will Be My Final Draft Fact: You will likely end up writing several iterations of one draft and then it will transform into something new along the way. 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