I've been writing since I was 12. Mostly short stories. Nothing I've wanted to publish. When I was 17, I decided I wanted to publish a book. Every time I start, I end up babbling about unrelated topics. Does any one got suggestions to keep on topic with a story and be able to write over 200 pages at the same time? My strategy was always starting from the beginning and letting it flow out. Maybe I have got to find a different strategy to writing a book. Any help?
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Organise the story into a sequence of scenes/events that need to take place. Some use outlines; others have it all mapped out in their minds. Whatever works for you. Start at the beginning. When writing a scene, whether it's the first, second or tenth, stick to information that is immediately relevant and essential for the reader to know. Just write the barebones story. A rigid structure like that should help get things moving.
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