Writing a novel can often seem as daunting as the proverbial task of eating an elephant. It’s a journey of a thousand miles—or a million words—that begins with a single step. Here’s how these two seemingly unrelated tasks are more alike than you might think.
Start small and take it slow
Just as you wouldn’t attempt to eat an elephant in one sitting, you shouldn’t try to write your novel in a day. Both tasks require patience, persistence, and a willingness to start small. Begin with an outline or a single scene, just as you would start with a small bite. Allow yourself the time to savor each part of the process.
In Word Weaver Pro, every chapter and scene is treated as an individual component. You can focus and work on one thing, without having to scroll through the whole project. Every chapter or scene work area provides a comprehensive view of the characters and locations, allowing you to easily keep track of each individual and navigate to their respective entry with a simple click or tap.
Plan your approach
Opening a Word document and facing that blank page is often the most challenging step for many writers. Start small. Work in chunks, then assemble them together. You need a strategy for both eating an elephant and writing a novel. For the latter, this can mean plotting your story, understanding your characters, and knowing the world you are creating. Much like strategically deciding which part to eat first, you must determine the best way to approach your narrative. You don’t have to have a whole outline to start. If you are feeling inspired about a particular scene… just write it!
With Word Weaver Pro you can build from the ground-up, or top-down. Remember to get it down in writing when you are inspired, or you are likely to forget about the cool thing you came up with. It happens to everyone. This is why the note creation function is at the top. Use it whenever a great idea comes to mind.
Stay committed
Eating an entire elephant is a huge commitment, and so is writing a novel. There will be days when you question your decision or feel overwhelmed. Remember why you started and keep pushing forward. Your commitment is what will see you through to the end.
