This page will give you some basic resources to understand how to start writing and what it is you even want to write.
DEFINING THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Fiction vs. Non-fiction - and what each of those very broad categories encompasses
Defining Genres - Do you write fantasy? Or science fiction? Or science fantasy? What is upmarket fiction?
Defining Categories - Adult, NA, YA, MG, PB
Word Counts - Broken down by category and genre (Note: This link will take you off-site. This is such a contentious subject, I decided to leave it to the ultimate experts at Writer's Digest.)
DOING THE ACTUAL WRITING:
Finding Story Ideas - An entire series on where to get your next idea.
Beating Writer's Block
Plotting vs. Pantsing
Best Books on Writing - a post dedicated to outlining which books can help you overcome writer's block and make your writing as strong as possible.
PLOT vs. PANTS
Plotting Tips
How to be an Effective Pantser
I WROTE A BOOK. NOW WHAT?
What's CP and a Beta and how do I find them?
Go pick a Publishing Path.
Once you've gone through these resources, you're ready to decide on a Publishing Path.
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