How to Write a Novel:

This is a practical, no-frills guide for anyone who wants to know how to write fiction, and at the same time, develop their writing skills. It cuts through the dross and gets right to the heart to the matter, to give you the push and the techniques you need to start, and most importantly, finish writing your novel. If you want to know how to write bestselling fiction, your journey starts here. Find out where stories and ideas come from. Learn how to structure your novel, how to write dazzling dialogue, and how to write great and realistic characters that resonate with readers long after they've finished reading your novel. Each chapter of the book is broken down into bite-sized chunks with practical writing exercises and templates to put what you’ve learnt in the chapter into action. Even better, you can also apply those techniques to your own Work in Progress (WIP). If you've ever thought about writing and publishing a novel, or are looking to explore and develop your creativity, 10 Ways to Become a Ninja Novelist can help you get you unstuck and write your own book. Contents Part 1: How to Develop Your Writing Style 1: Why You Need Passion to be a Ninja Novelist 2: What is Writing Style? 3: Where Do Stories and Ideas Come From? 4: An Introduction to Point of View 5: Developing Your Unique POV Part 2: How to Develop Your Writing Technique 6: Creating Great Structure in your Novel 7: How to Show, Not Tell, A Story 8: Making Your Characters Live 9: The Fundamentals of Dialogue 10: Weaving Themes and Issues into Your Work Part 3: Next Steps 11: Your Writing Style and Technique – Next Steps INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR Q - First off, who is Levi Read? A - Levi Read is a pseudonym for Abidemi Sanusi who also writes women fiction, business writing, and reference books. Q - What should I expect from a Levi Read book? A - Inspirational stories and Christian romance with a touch of wit. Put it this way, the books will not send you to Snoresville. Life’s short enough. Might as well write something that’ll bring some light relief to people’s lives. Q - Congratulations on Eyo’s nomination for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize A - Thank you. Eyo was based on my experiences in the field as a human rights worker. In fact, about 90% of the things that happened to Eyo was based on real-life case studies… What can I say, writing contemporary women’s fiction and thrillers as Abidemi Sanusi gives me the flexibility to stretch myself as a writer and reach a completely different audience from Levi Read. Q - I see that you also write books on content writing and book publishing as Abidemi Sanusi. That’s a completely genre from your other books… A - Yes. When I’m not writing books or helping people write their first book via my online courses, I’m advising them on content writing (which is actually way more exciting than it sounds). Q - How can we find out more about you? A - You can check out my author page on Amazon, which has a bit more detail about me and my titles. You can also find my books in the following categories, so if you’re ever round those parts, do keep a look out for - Writing Skill Reference - African American Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction - Religious Historical Fiction - African American Literary Fiction - Home-based Entrepreneurship & Small Business - Publishing & Books - African-American Christian fiction Thank you for reading!