I was given the opportunity to guest post on another writer’s blog. Big thank you to E. A. Whyte for reaching out to me and asking me to guest post and for featuring my article 8 Things Not To Do When Drafting A Novel.

Penning a manuscript takes time, patience, and perseverance. There are so many things to consider while getting your story down on screen or paper. But I want to discuss 8 things not to do when drafting a novel.

Ignoring Research

Almost every story has something that needs checking and researching. Whether it’s the name of the tack used when riding a horse, or how long a clean fracture can take to mend. Don’t ignore research, and don’t use things like your favourite TV programme as a reference. They get things wrong…a lot.

Readers can be picky, well, some of us can. An error in the writing can get under the skin and bring a reader out of the story. Are you writing about pirates? Then you need to know the parts of a ship and the different types of ships. Are you writing about knights? Then you need to learn about the pieces of armour, the weaponry, and the training. If murder mystery is your jam, then it’s good to know police procedures in the location where your story is set.

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