Everyone has at least one novel in them. Well, at least that is what one of my college professors said. Is it true? That depends on whether or not you have the courage or the time to put your story to the test.
Writing a novel is a huge undertaking, but if you are a writer or a writer at heart than you already have the answer. So, get started and don't let that age thing get in the way. You are never to old or too young to attempt something. If you want to write, don't let anything hold you back. All you need is a blank piece of paper or in today's techno world, a new word file.
If you have a story that you believe is a compelling one and the words and thought process to tell it, then do it. Otherwise, you will end up regretting it and life has enough regrets.
Some writers plot out their ideas first with a meticulous outline. Others wing it and dive write in. I am more in the middle. Some ideas warrant research. If you are interested in doing a period piece, than you will need to make sure your historical details are correct. Even if you are writing a mystery, you will want to make sure that the information you put in is accurate.
Whether you do that before or during the writing process is entirely up to you. I think it depends on how you write. As with most things, everyone is different and research today couldn't be any easier. You can get pretty much all of your information with the click of a mouse, but don't discount the human input.
If you are writing a mystery about a private detective, you might want to talk to you. Interviews, conducted in person, online, or by telephone, can be incredibly helpful and will bring a touch of reality to your plot which can be a selling point.
The easy part really is the writing. The tough part comes after. Trying to find someone to publish it!
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