Thursday, 10 January 2013

Basic Ideas For Anyone Writing A Spy Novel

By Rosetta Crane


Writing the great American spy novel is now more possible than ever. Even the most casual writer can find a way to self publish their work, either online or through a variety of printing services. What used to be only possible through huge publishing firms is now accessible to the average individual, and this can provide the artist with a fulfilling hobby that can also result in a consistent income.

When beginning to write such a book, it is important that the writer create an outline of the story at hand. In this way, they can prevent themselves from entering the pitfall of including too many twists and turns in the plot. In fact, it is a good idea to save major twists as a plot for another story utilizing the same characters. This allows what would have been a single book to become an entire series.

When writing a series, the initial project will need to provide a great deal of historical data about the primary character or characters. Any future books in the series can allude to details of their past, but the writer may want to hold back somewhat. It is important in a series to make the reader want to go back and read all the works within that series before continuing on.

Naturally, it will be important to include some sort of love interest or romance within the story. Men and women both love a good romance, although the writer will want to take care that they do not change the genre of the story. It will be important not to allow the romantic entanglement to overpower other aspects of the tale.

It can be suggested that the romantic element should include a murder or betrayal, as this provides a romantic interest, but it remains pertinent to the basis of the story. The reason for this is simple. Once a character has been partnered, the literary series is pretty much over for many people. It is more intriguing to read a story about spies who are not hindered by the mundane concerns that plague every day people in relationships.

Stories of international espionage from the era of the second world war are still huge sellers, as this period of history continues to hold readers captivated. Even so, those with knowledge about events in the Middle East can establish this as the location of their story. This part of the world is pertinent in current events, and they are sure to attract a readership.

For any new author, finding online resources to publish their work is really quite simple. There are some online publishing sources which do not require any financial commitment from the writer at all. Not only that, but free social networking sites can be used to advertise the work, and build a strong fan base.

The time is now for hobby writers to publish their spy novel. All it takes is an idea and a little self discipline. The standard wisdom is write, write, write. Write every day so that the idea remains fresh and alive, and one does not go back to their manuscript only to discover that they have forgotten what they wanted to write.




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