Hi everyone,
Today I'm sharing an "inside look" at the making of my fun non-fiction guide to writing. As most of you may know, I’m an
eclectic writer. That means I write everything—short horror fiction, steamy full-length
romance novels, science fiction, and even non-fiction. People are always asking
me, “How can you write in so many different genres and styles?”
It’s really not that difficult. Why?
Because the basic mechanics of good storytelling are universal, no matter what
genre you write. Every fiction story contains the same ingredients: an
interesting and engaging plot, characters the reader cares about and roots for,
supporting details, and background that draw the reader into the story.
As
an author of 95 short stories and 19 romance novels, I’m often asked: Where do
you get your ideas? How do I get published? How do you write a book? What
advice do you have for writers who are just starting out? Do you have any
writing tips?
I’ve
answered these questions many times in interviews and addressed them in guest
blogs, but I always wanted to say more. One day, I started thinking about
everything I’ve learned over the years, and inspiration hit me: Why not write a
book on how to write? The result? You Can Write—Really! A Beginner’s Guide to Writing
Fiction.
This fun and practical book walks
you through the story-creating process step-by-step: from getting a great idea
to meeting your characters, developing a plot, and on to writing, revising, and
submitting your work.
Each
easy-to-read chapter is based on my 15 years of experience as a writer, advice
I’ve received over the years, and the technical “know-how” I’ve gained in
writing classes and workshops. I also included helpful tips all writers can
use, plus easy writing exercises to get you motivated.
Once you have the basics down, you can write—really! Here
are two fun writing exercises:
EXERCISE
1:
Write three to five dialogue exchanges where two characters meet for the first
time. What do they talk about? What is happening in the scene or around them?
EXERCISE 2: All characters want something, whether it’s a cup of
coffee, a new car, to escape from jail, to eat lunch, or to finish a big
project. Brainstorm five things your character wants, large or small. Here are
some examples: woman wants to escape her abusive husband; man wants to bury a
body; private investigator wants to find a blackmailer; fifth grade kid wants
to get away with cheating on a math test.
Here’s the official book summary:
You Can Write—Really! A
Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction
If you’ve always dreamed of writing and getting
published, but have no idea where or how to start—THIS is the book for you!
You
Can Write—Really! is an easy guide designed for beginner writers who
need a boost of motivation and simple instructions on how to get started.
Award-winning author Kelli A. Wilkins takes you
step-by-step through the writing process, covering the basics of plotting,
editing, revising, and submitting. In addition, she explores ways to get your creativity
flowing, explains where
authors get ideas, and shows you how to create interesting characters for your
story.
Helpful tips and fun writing exercises throughout
the book get you started!
If you’re ready to write, order your copy here:
Happy Reading (and Writing!)
Kelli
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has
published more than 95 short stories, 19 romance novels, and 5 non-fiction
books.
Her newest book, You Can Write—Really! A
Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction was released in February 2015. This fun and
informative non-fiction guide is based on her 15 years of experience as a writer, and is available exclusively on Amazon.
Kelli published three romances in 2014: Dangerous
Indenture (a spicy historical/mystery), Wilderness Bride (a
tender historical/Western/adventure), and A Secret Match (a gay contemporary
set in the world of professional wrestling). Her romances span many genres and
heat levels and yet she’s also been known to scare readers with a horror story.
In 2014, her horror fiction appeared in Moon Shadows, Wrapped in White, and Sherlock
Holmes Mystery Magazine.
Kelli posts on her Facebook author page https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins
and Twitter: www.Twitter.com/@KWilkinsauthor. She also writes a weekly blog: http://kelliwilkinsauthor.blogspot.com/. Visit her website, www.KelliWilkins.com
to learn more about all of her writings, read excerpts, reviews, and more.
Readers can sign up for her newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/HVQqb.
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