This post was co-published at talanhorne.com.
Every night will have its dawn. Every year will follow another. Every noodle is connected to another noodle.
So it is that every manuscript must eventually reach its end. And the one I worked on at the beginning of the year will not be touched again until the publication process begins in earnest.
Which gives me the opportunity to start the next book.
Off to See the Wizard
I finished the outline for this new book last year. I know how it ends and all of its major plot points already.
Even so, starting the actual book is a bit of a step into the unknown. It's very much like that one song, in more than a few musicals, where the characters intrepidly take their first step into the major plot, and belt their objective in clear and unambiguous lyrics.
You know. It's the "start of the journey" song. That's the song I'm in right now.
And it's really a bad situation to be in, because you're at a point where you haven't done anything yet. The only reason it seems like such a positive is due to the raw and irrational excitement of the moment. Your brain gives you a little treat in the form of endorphins as you let your creative alchemy off the hook and just let it do its thing.
You simply must try it sometime.
But the technical concerns with starting a new book have to take priority. And one concern above all others needs addressing.
How is This Book Going to be Different?
The preacher says, "There is nothing new under the sun." But when starting a new book you'd better find a way to make it new. Because writing the same book twice is boring. That's not how you grow as an author and it's not how you establish a brand.
So the first thing you have to determine, upon starting the next book, is how it is going to be different from anything you've written before.
It may be in a different genre than you're used to.
It may feature characters who are wildly different from your previous creations.
It may experiment with different narration styles, different voices, time shifts, and organization.
But it should be different in at least some way, because every book you write is a revelation from yourself to yourself, in which some previously unknown aspect of you comes into focus. Any part of you that has already been revealed cannot be made into a strong book, because the miracle of book writing comes in the moment when you acknowledge something you had once concealed or denied. As one writer said:
Write books only if you say in them things you would not dare confide to anyone.People never get sick of reading those stories. Audiences crave that kind of concentrated emotional honesty.E.M. CIORAN
So Where does That Leave Me?
I can say with confidence that the book I am now shopping around for publication is one that only I could write. The people who will have the chance to represent or publish the book will never be able to get another one like it. I believe that all great books are like this.But I am not content.
Though that book is uniquely mine, I have more to give. The new book is going to go places the last one didn't. It's also going to require a different kind of approach, with different themes and different kinds of victories for the different kinds of heroes.
On my Works in Progress page, it has the codename "S2", and, among other things, it will differ from my last book in the following ways:
- It is targeted at a younger demographic.
- It uses a different kind of narration.
- It takes place in a different world, with different technology.
- The stakes are different. The action, too.
- It features a lot more characters and a lot more relationships.
- It's a little more philosophical and a lot more mysterious.
- It will be a bit more tragic.
Wishing you good luck in writing ✍️ your new book. I also wish you to get your book finaly published. I’ve heard there is certain timeframe to start the publication. Obviously, I’m certain you knew it, but I wasn’t aware of it. Many people are not publishing just because they think they will miss the deadline. They just give up. I really like your writing style. You mix humor in your writing and that’s what is special about you. You writing about your next book sounds like you have a great motivation to do this. That’s what great writers must have in my opinion “a motivation”.
Well, I am motivated.
I'll do my best to make this happen. I don't know when or if lightning is finally going to strike, but I really want to get my name out there and make good things happen in the world.
Thank you for your support.
Good writing is always about something. Write the argument of your book in a sentence, then stretch that out to a paragraph, and then to a one-page outline. After that, write a table of contents to help guide you as you write, then break each chapter into a few sections.
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Even though I haven’t gotten chance to see or read your book which is in process to be published, it sounds really interesting about what you are preaparing for your new book. I always knew about every writer having his own originality, his own style. Even if the story is completely different, your style is the same.
I couldn't agree more with that my friend
I want to read your new book i think i will enjoy reading it a lot, i say that because i can see your talent in each post day with day. Regards
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Seems it is a blend of many genres, wish you luck for the book. May it touch great heights.
No matter what you write, you'll do your maximum. Good luck.
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With your perception I know you can do it better! It's a great thought to understand what industry needs than following trends! So I wish I could read that book before the end of this year!@talanhorne,
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Wishing you good luck in writing your new book. I also wish you to get your book finally published.I want to read your new book
To begin with, you don't just sit down to write a book. That's not how writing works. You write a sentence, then a paragraph, then maybe if you're lucky, an entire chapter. Writing happens in fits and starts, in bits and pieces.
Waiting for ur book...wel done and perfect work sir...
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Thank you for sharing and for your insight at this hour, you made a good call!!!Hello @talanhorne I cant just wait to read your next book that yet to be out, i know it will go a long way. Great job boss @talanhorne
@talanhorne - Sir writing a book is a challenge... But Sir publishing a book is more challenge... I want to read what you write... Therefore, I wish you'll get positive feedback from publishers soon & you can start writing your newest adventure too Sir...
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Oh. This is exciting. It just so happens I know a couple of authors around these parts. Should be really interesting.
Thanks again for a great find.
Interesting comparison with noodles :) You are right, the main thing is to start and the next book will be different, after the experience with the first book. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh yeah, it's always great to start the next book, my friend and since you're already an excellent writer, then I'm sure that your new book will be just as interesting for the reader! I really look forward to your messages on how this process will happen and I wish you creative inspiration and good luck! Thank you @talanhorne
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Thanks for sharing.
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@talanhorne This is a great idea for writers wanting to get started on publishing! Resteeming. :) looking forward to the curation posts.
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I already started writing my first book!
first chapter I published yesterday. thanks for share dear @talanhorne. keep it up.
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The next book gives you a chance to do something you've never done before. Make sure not to waste that chance. You'll not only let down your readers, but also yourself.Sounds interesting. Looking forward.
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