Starting Your First Novel: Tips & Tricks ✍️

This episode of Back to Basics but Better breaks down beginner-friendly ways to start your story (through character, theme, or a single spark of a moment) and helps you avoid the common traps that leave new writers feeling frozen. If you’ve ever googled “how to write a novel” and left more confused than inspired... this one’s for you.

🎁 Grab the free novel plan: https://www.the-plottery.com/novel-plan
💻 ✏️ My 3-course Bundle (Character & theme driven storytelling): https://www.the-plottery.com/courses

🎥 Watch next:
▸ Dangers of over-outlining→ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRy6JI1ruqw
▸ Back to Basics but Better; full playlist→ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtS3E6KBsopaEhLvU0gFsjUfOwXQqQt27

👉 Topics Covered:
0:00-0:33 Intro
0:33-2:17 Why starting is so hard
2:17-4:29 Starting option 1
4:29-6:55 Starting option 2
6:55-8:39 Starting option 3
8:39-10:36 What you don’t need yet
10:36 Tools to stay sane

🧠 Want more resources?

→ Free novel planner: https://www.the-plottery.com/novel-plan
→ Free dialogue writing workbook: https://www.the-plottery.com/your-dialogues-boring
→ My Notion organiser for chaotic writers: https://www.the-plottery.com/chaos-curated
→ My set of writing theory e-books: https://www.the-plottery.com/writers-toolboox
→ Finish Your First Novel physical guide: https://www.the-plottery.com/book-order

🌿 Want to work with me 1-1?
As a literary editor, I can take your awesome project idea and polish it into a meaningful piece of literature that aligns with your heart and your story.

→ My Packages: https://www.the-plottery.com/editing

I am typically booked 6-9 months in advance, so reserve your spot early!

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🕊️ The motto I live by:

“Start before you’re ready.”

Your story already exists in its full glory in your deep subconscious, and it’s your job as a writer to open yourself to exploration, trust yourself, and let the truth come out onto the page.

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