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Wednesday 19 June 2013

Qualities Of A Good Christian Novelist

By Ines Brennan


There are many people out there who dream of becoming an author. While anyone can write a book, this does not necessarily mean that it will become an instant best seller. There are too many authors out there and too many novels for an amateur work to stand out. An aspiring Christian novelist will need to do a number of things to achieve success.

A good command of language is a must. You cannot write a good story if you cannot even construct a sentence with good grammar. One must be proficient in the language chosen so that one can express himself freely. Your language skills are skills that will allow you to reach our audience and make a lasting impression.

One will have to be imaginative if one wants to produce a novel. There are many topics to choose from but if you really want to stand out, you will have to produce something original. With the huge number of books that have been written before, you will need to be creative to generate fresh material for your readers.

Any author can benefit from reading other books. This could help him come up with ideas of his own. This is also one way of learning what other materials there are out in the market so you can create something that will stand out. When you are reading a novel, you can observe what kept you hooked to the story.

A good writer must be good at research. In order to lend authenticity to the story, a writer will typically have to research the subject he has chosen for his book. If one has a story involving genetics, then one may have to at least learn the basics of this topic. This will make the story more believable.

An author must possess an understanding of his audience. He needs to know what they like and what they do not. He should have a good idea of how these people will react so he can create a story that will hold them captive. Having knowledge of the audience will make a huge difference.

One must also be prepared for the amount of work that is to be done. Even if you have not been asked to write a book, one must constantly practice. Writing when you can will hone your skills. Sometimes this can be pretty hard to do especially when you have a block. One must be persistent if one wants to be an exceptional author.

A writer must have a professional attitude if he wants to succeed. He should take his material seriously and make sure that it is as good as it can possibly be before submitting it. He must be mindful of the deadlines when he has been commissioned. He must also take the time to learn the ins and outs of getting published.

Just because one can write does not mean that one has what it takes to become a recognized Christian novelist. There is a lot of work, research and practice that are involved when one wants to become a professional. An author will have to understand his audience and have mastery over the language. One must foster creativity and be persistent in writing new material.




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