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draw up a clear structure |
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decide what research is needed – and do it – don’t cut corners here
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for non-fiction, decide what is going where – avoid repetition |
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for fiction, draw up detailed character sketches for all your main characters – and let them start to live |
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write a coherent and detailed synopsis |
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Then:
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write your first draft |
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re-write and re-write and re-write … (as many times as necessary) |
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hone and polish the final draft before submission |
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