The author of "Ma'am You Have Been Uncovered" "Rebirth of an Idle Noblewoman" "Rebirth of the Heavenly Empress".
Here are some tips on novel writing for Novice Writers.
Selecting a Topic
1. Background (Modern, Urban Superpowers, World of Magic, Eastern Fantasy etc; how to select, the characteristics and merits of each type of background; how to decide on the background of your own novel)
A modern background is rather straightforward, you can use real life for the set up. For Urban Superpowers, you may need to layer one or more elements on top of a modern background. Mostof them are superpowers that are manifested in this world, or some cheat system built into the main character, or things like time-space systems - these will provide a measure of freedom for imagination and plot development. I ideate my story frame using real life as a foundation, as the modern background makes for an easier architectural base.
2. Market Research (How to determine trends according to the entertainment market, where to draw elements, my own practice)
Observe the types of most recent articles that are popular in the market, the sort of heroes and heroines that are most well-received - all these are ever-evolving and mutually influencing. It boils down to how you plan your story and pen its plot. For the same trendy topic on divorce, some writers may be wildly successful, and others may flop, it all depends on how the individual shapes the story. As for me, I follow one approach in my writing process, and try as much as possible to innovate within this approach.
Outline
1. Objectives (How to determine key objectives and the objectives at each stage; what are the keyobjectives and stage objectives of an existing approach)
The key objectives provide the overall direction of the piece of writing. Whether your overall direction is to head towards a break-up, or towards a reconciliation between the hero and the heroine, that is a personal choice. There can be many stage objectives. To raise a simple example, setting up the key objective of a successful life for the protagonist. In this case the first stage objective might be built around the selection of a school by the protagonist, or unfolding scenes of high school or college entrance examinations. You may also plan some upheavals into this period in the story.
2. Map Design (Each background and its corresponding map, for example the clan, faction or continent in a fantasy story; the workplace in an urban story; or the nation in a world of magic. Or, the most commonly-observed types of map development; and how the author himself designs his map)
The map for a modern story inevitably centers around a city, school, the office and such. You can sketch a simple diagram, according to the materials you may gather from the real world. If, for example, this plot development mainly takes place in a school, then certainly you need to plan out the school's classroom blocks and office blocks, art block, canteen, dorms, sports ground. After you've planned these, you will complete it with the main characters and supporting characters. Apart from these there is little else to take note of.
3. Characterization (How to determine the design of a character, what sort of likely personalities there are for the main and supporting characters, how to shape a persona that will leave a deep impression)
My designed characters are all quite similar, most of them are god-like, angelic young men, and the female protagonists are quite cool. Of course, there are many types of possible personalities for acharacter, it depends on your preference. For males protagonists, you can have the workplace high-fliers, the overbearing CEO, the gruff hero, the refined scums are popular too. For female protagonists, there are the gentle and adorable type, the type that is everybody's pet, the strong career woman, the academic genius... too many, it's better to go with what you like.
4. Contradictions and Conflicts (The sort of contradictions you can write about that correspond with the existing approach, the key contradictions, and the contradictions at each stage)
I write about contradictions between my protagonist and the supporting characters. Contradictions are a result of a cumulative process, the culmination of the contradictions at each stage, they are mainly contradictions within the friends and family circles. For example, the female protagonist may have a disagreement with a family member or anyone among her circle of friends. How did that contradiction arise? Conflict is a driver. In work life, the female protagonist may have some disagreements with her co-workers. Competition, for example, specifically vying for a case. In school, it may be results, framing someone, or relationships. All these may be points of conflicts. You have to know how to stir trouble, create something out of nothing - if points of conflicts are lacking, then create one.
Main Body
1. Beginning (How to initiate the story, what are some possible starting plots, what are some that will create a more lasting impression)
You may initiate the story using the main plot, highlight points of contradictions and build in suspense so that the reader desires to continue reading. Take for example the popular theme of divorce, perhaps the female protagonist's fiance had been stolen by her best friend's sister or her cousin - something like this presents a great conflict and has great ability to draw empathy. Or for a rebirth theme, it's even easier. In the first chapter you may write about how in his past life, the protagonist did not fully understand someone and was unable to come to a peaceful end, and now there was a chance to start all over again.
2. Leading into monetized chapters (At which point of the plot or which stage of the map to move into monetized chapters, what emotions to create in the chapter leading into the monetized chapters, how to create a cliffhanger, how to make a quick transition upon moving into the monetized chapters, and how to write in order to better retain your readers)
Upon moving into the VIP chapters, consider the extensiveness of your map. Try to select a climax, it may be a major or minor one. Once you've moved into the monetized chapters, the focus will be on the subsequent plot tension. A small trick is to create a bit of suspense, as far as possible, in every chapter. Simply ending your chapter with a question may be adequate to encourage the reader to click onto the next chapter.
Packaging and Later Stages
1. Book Title (How to quickly decide on a distinctive title that effectively reflects the content, according to its elements or other factors)
This may be drawn from the protagonist's personality, or from the main plot, by picking out two buzz words - the gut feel for this would need to be guided by the latest popular themes, starting with these buzz words.
2. Introduction (What should be included in the introduction, how to typeset it, ways in which it can be written; how to extract highlights from the book's content and set up)
An introduction provides a peek into the highlights of the story. You can start from the protagonist's reversal of a situation, using a contrast method, or you can use a questioning approach. This will depend on each author's preferred set-up. First, extract the male or female protagonist's persona, select the scene that you think will most attract readers and retain their interest, then write a short piece around these personas and scene. The introduction doesn't have to be too lengthy, as long as it keeps the reader interested for more.
3. Reader Interaction (How should the author manage his own website comments zone in the early days of publishing; how to retain your readers in a dignified manner at the fee collection point, what lines you can use; how to take on suggestions from readers during plot development, and improve interaction and cohesiveness with your readers)
You can leave some key spoilers in the author's notes, or pose some questions for the readers to respond to, as readers are basically quite proactive in this respect. As much as possible, retain your readers for the paying chapters. You may also use the characters in the novel to retain them. Tell the readers in a sincere manner, off-topic.