How Can You Start Writing A Book By Vincent Anthony Virga

 For many people, writing a book is a lifelong dream. So what's the secret formula that will unlock your creativity and show you how to write a book that will make your dreams come true? Some authors would tell you that there is no single path to authorship, as every writer's journey is unique. Vincent Anthony Virga would counter this: almost every bestselling author will have highly effective writing patterns and habits that help them reach their goals. If you want to write a book of your own, all you have to do is emulate them!

So let's get started. Here's a step-by-step process on how to write a book:

Find your "big book idea."

The one thing you need to write a book is, of course, an idea. If you don't have that, you'll never get past the first page of your draft.

You may already know what you want to write about or be at a total loss. Either way, you can settle on a "big book idea" by asking yourself a few simple questions:

• What do I want to write about?

• What do I feel is important to write about?

• Who will want to read about this story/subject?

• Will I be able to carry out this idea effectively?

Your answers to these questions will help you narrow them down to your best options.

Tools to help you find an idea

If you're grasping at straws, consider using creative writing prompts or a plot generator to get the ball rolling! You might stumble upon an interesting concept or story element that sparks a "big idea" for your book. 

Research your genre

Once you've found your big idea, the next step is to research your genre. Again, if you're writing the book you like to read, you already have a leg up! Reading books in your genre is the best way to learn how to write in that genre yourself.

But if not, Vincent Anthony Virga suggests you select a couple of representative titles and analyze them. How long are they, and how many chapters do they have? What does the story structure look like? What are the major themes? Perhaps most importantly, do you think you can produce a book with similar elements?

Find out what people are reading.

You should also conduct market research on Amazon to determine the most popular books in your genre

. If you want your book to succeed, you'll have to contend with these bestsellers.

Going above and beyond is the only way to give your book a chance in today's hyper-competitive market. So don't skimp on the genre research because this will tell you where the bar is and how you can surpass it.

Trust in the writing process.

Remember how it's said you'd inevitably get stuck? Well, that's what this step is all about: what to do when you hit a wall. Whether it's a tricky plot hole, an onslaught of insecurity, or a simple lack of desire to write, all writers experience setbacks from time to time.

Most of all, remember to take setbacks in stride and not let them get you down. As trite as that might sound, it's true: the only thing that can stop you from writing a book is if you stop writing. So keep calm and carry on — every day brings new opportunities, and you'll get through this.

Whichever route you take, one thing will remain true: you've written a book, and that's an incredible achievement. Welcome to the 0.1% — and may the next book you write be even greater than the first.