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novel-First timer	Anonymous	12/01/03
Hi, I saw on reality TV about the ghost of the black night. I would like to write a novel about going back in time and meeting him or something similar. I am sure that I can write the whole novel BUT There is one place where I get stuck on and without it there would be no complete novel. This is the love making part. What do I do when I am not that confident to write a few paras on this topic. Also, what do I do when the novel is finished? Where do I send it? Is there any place which teaches you or rather gives you a format in which a novel should be written? One more thing, after writing where do people send their written stuff? I once saw on TV that people like Tom Hanks and his company are willing to take on new people and read their material for interesting topics into making movies? How do we get in touch with such people. Thank you. First timer.
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graeylin		12/01/03
Lots of good questions: My suggestion for you on the lovemaking part is to start writing your novel, and get it going. You will find that the novel begins to write itself here or there, and you should let it. When you get to a section where you aren't comfortable writing about, skip it with just a couple words... 'insert love scene here' or something. KEEP WRITING! Then, go back later, and add those scenes. First thing to do is research: (i know, we all should be so lucky). But in this case, i mean reading other people's works. Ask around and find out who writes love scenes that might fit your style, and read them. Research the words they use, the style, etc.. Then, go back and attempt to mimic that with your own pen. It's the same as if you were asking how to write a murder mystery: research how the crime is done, read others who do it successfully, and get inspired. As for what to do when you are finished, you have two real choices: find an agent, or do it yourself. An agent costs money, but a good one will really earn it by doing work for you, opening doors, etc. If you do it yourself, then get the trade books and magazines, and start submitting. It's a lot of work, it just depends on if you want to do it yourself or pay someone to do it for you.

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