HG Nadel

Ready to start your novel but having a little trouble finding ideas for your story? Need a little book writing help? Here are some ideas suggested by HG Nadel a professional writer to get you going. Keep a writer's notebook with you at all times and write down any ideas that come to you. This is important because ideas can occur at any time. Don't forget to keep one by your bed because you will often think of a great idea just before falling asleep or when you wake up. If you don't jot these down they may be gone forever. Jotting down notes while driving is a bad idea so carry a small voice recorder with you to record any ideas you have while in the car. You'll be very surprised how fast these ideas will add up and you will find some gems. Listen to conversations around you. Go to a coffee house or cafe and sit at a table, sip your coffee, and pay attention to what people are saying. Bring your laptop along and write down things you hear. Lots of ideas have been b

Many novels benefit greatly from the use of symbolism, but it would be hard to imagine how any could benefit more than the fantasy novel. It is important to avoid stereotyping when using symbolism, but it is also important to paint your picture clearly. A fantasy writer might use the seasons of spring, summer autumn and winter to reinforce emotion. Hope could be an emerging bloom from a winters frost, changes an autumn leaf. Rivers are often associated with life's journeys, mountains are challenges. The list is endless. The symbolism in your fantasy novel does not have to be limited to preconceived notions. You are very welcome, encouraged even to create your own symbolism. You may have an item that reoccurs in the duration of events in your fantasy novel. Your fantasy novel will very likely include a quest, or an adventure. Be sure to provide motivation for this quest. Why would your hero set out on such a perilous journey? The motivation must be strong, after all this will be t

There is nothing like a good scary story to get the blood to pumping! If you love being terrified, read on to discover the 10 best horror novels ever! How many of these make you want to sleep with the lights on? 1. The Shinning by Stephen King - There is nothing like an abandoned hotel during the winter to keep you up at night, add in a creepy kid with psychic ability and a father losing his mind and it makes for a great read! 2. It by Stephen King - An eponymous being disguised as a clown that prefers children for his prey. A clown... Enough said. 3. Salem's Lot by Stephen King - There is so much going on in this book, vampires, a cemetery, and a creepy laughing child. 4. Dracula by Bram Stoker - Just when you thought Stephen King was going to dominate the list, along comes a classic that gave us the romantic image of the vampire. A must read for any horror fan. 5. Misery by Stephen King - And now it's back to the master, yes, it's Stephen King again. A crazed fan, an u