ILLUSTRATIONS: HOLLY ACLAND
Would you like to write a novel but feel daunted by the time and dedication involved? It’s not surprising, given that you’ll need to produce 70,000 to 120,000 words while crafting scenes of exposition and tension, spliced with revelations and twists. Into your main story, you’ll probably want to weave a few subplots, involving a variety of characters. You’ll also need to conclude your book in a satisfying way for the reader, drawing the threads together – or perhaps leaving some loose.