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Writing

Apr 18, 2017 1:41AM PDT

hello Everyone
Actually, i like to write stories and poems. So i want to start writing a book. But I donty know how to start? If someone knmow the process then let me know.

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Re: writing
Apr 18, 2017 2:03AM PDT

The first choice to make before starting to write is the tool to use. That can be paper with pencil, ballpoint or fountain pen, a typewriter or a computer/laptop with a text or word processor.
We don't recommend using a tablet or phone with only a touch screen for typing a story or poem, let alone a whole book.

If you plan to use a computer, don't forget to make regular backups. It would be painful if you lost your book due to a hardware failure or ransomware when it's nearly finished.

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True or maybe true story.
Apr 19, 2017 12:17PM PDT

1. Write book on computer.
2. Loses book of computer.
3. Writes book on backups.

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Thanks
Apr 19, 2017 12:27PM PDT

Hi
Thanks for this valuable suggestion. Actually, I want to make my career in story writing and poem writing. I am a college student and side by side I work as a problem solver. I help others to solve their issue regarding their love life, family problems etc. Can I write a book of all those stories ? If yes then how should I start ? And what would I do to publish it ?

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First things first
Apr 19, 2017 12:21AM PDT

What kind of book are you planning to write? An e-book or an actual book?

If you're planning to write an e-book, there are tons of online sites that would absolutely love to publish your work. Pay Google a visit, and you'll be overwhelmed with your options. It's actually easier than publishing an actual book.

If it's the latter, you could start by compiling all your poems and once you have a certain set of pages, let's say around 100 pages of poems/stories, headhunt for publishers around your area. Good luck!

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Thanks
Apr 19, 2017 12:29PM PDT

Can you please suggest me some sites which publish ebooks ? And I want to make it my career. So will they pay for my stories and poems ?

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Writers should write.
Apr 19, 2017 12:31PM PDT
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PS. This just popped up on Imgur.
Apr 19, 2017 1:29PM PDT
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Here you go.
Apr 24, 2017 1:19AM PDT