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A Comprehensive Guide to Write a Best Action Fiction Book

A Guide to Write a Fiction Book

By Michael BrownPublished 10 months ago 5 min read
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  • Develop Characters
  • Characters are the main components that drive a story by making it more interesting through their looks, actions, personality traits, etc. Learning to write convincing and well-established characters can be an influential game-changer.

The best way to craft fascinating characters is to get ideas from top-notch action movies, series, or factual crime documentaries. Besides, reading some of the leading crime action fiction books will also be instrumental.

Remember that persuasive characters can make or break the entire plot; therefore, put equal attention on the story and characters.

The Writing Process

Book writing is a challenging task that demands great dedication and commitment. Below are the steps to take complete guidance and avoid distractions:

  • Create your first Draft

The first step in book writing is to pen down whatever is in your head briefly. This is also called freewriting, which must not exceed half an hour. Do not worry about grammar or language mistakes; it is the initial step.

Keep your pen or fingers moving while writing or typing the central idea. Freewriting promotes idea generation and helps avoid any blocks; thus, investing a due amount of time at this stage of writing is essential.

  • Write down the essential Scenes

After completing the first step, progress with writing the crucial scenes that would work as the core elements of taking the story further. Select a maximum of five to ten scenes driving the entire plot.

The first one is the opening scene, whereas the second and third will decide the eventual journey of the protagonist throughout the plot. The proceeding scenes must lead to the climax causing the audience to get exhaustively invested in the story.

However, after almost seven or eight scenes meticulously playing around the climax, proceed to the final one with ultimate conflict resolution.

  • You can start with a Fiery Opening

Many prominent writers have introduced a unique style to create a hook in the book’s first paragraph. They usually do this by starting with an intense action scene termed a Fiery beginning.

This is one of the best approaches to grab the audience’s attention immediately. It is a proven technique to develop an unquenchable urge among the audience to know what’s coming in the story.

Thus to keep your readers fully connected, try to come up with the most enthralling beginnings and see the magic works.

  • Incorporate action in the Opening Scene

As we have explained in the previous heading, incorporate an intense action scene at the beginning of the book. For instance, begin with an extreme shooting scene, a murder, a bank robbery, an abduction, a disturbing sexual assault scene, etc.

You can also begin with the ending or middle scene, like the police raiding a narcotics lab hidden in the jungles of a city’s outskirts and seizing all the illegal operations. Or maybe catching high-profile criminals from the crime scene and the sky is the limit. Come up with the most creative ideas and push your boundaries and a stream of ideas flowing in your head.

Planning and Priorities

This section will shed light on how to schedule your day to help you keep writing the book without wanting to quit in the middle or before even beginning to craft the story.

Follow the instructions below and become a proficient writer overcoming all the possible distractions:

  • Design book writing Schedule

If it’s your first action fiction book, you’ll possibly face procrastination in the writing process. To avoid such things, plan your day effectively and set one hour daily at least to write the manuscript.

Initially, you may find yourself out of words or ideas, but that’s the point from where effort begins. Make a practice of writing just a few paragraphs daily and be consistent. Hence, after writing a few pages, you’ll experience new words, phrases and ideas.

  • Dedicate yourself

Crafting an action fiction book yourself can be daunting, leading a writer to quit at the early stages. If you find it challenging, there is always another option to get it done. In this scenario, you can hire a fiction writer to complete your manuscript more professionally.

  • Join Book Writing Communities

Online book writing communities, groups, or clubs are the best sources for professional guidance from industry experts. Besides, joining such groups encourage aspiring writers to keep writing despite literary challenges.

These communities are also a great source of constant feedback and uninterrupted support, specifically during the hard times of a book-writing journey.

  • Set Achievable Targets

Set writing milestones according to your capabilities; write one or at least half a chapter daily. Additionally, you can divide a chapter into components depending on how complicated or thrilling you want your plot to be.

You can also dedicate specific words to write per day, like five hundred to thousand words daily. It will take time to complete the initial manuscript, but as we know, slow and steady wins the race.

  • Avoid Burnouts

The most crucial part of an action fiction book writing process is to keep yourself healthy to avoid possible burnout. By this, we mean to continue hanging out with friends, exercising or walking regularly.

Try whatever activity you like to keep your creative juices flowing, and avoid sticking to your pen and paper all day.

  • Reinforce yourself

Eat a healthy diet, work out, watch movies or your favourite television shows and maintain a wholesome lifestyle. Go through the guides to find ways to stay motivated and upbeat during writing.

It is good to remember that a healthy lifestyle leads to keeping your productivity alive. Practice the essentials and follow what’s best for a writer to remain calm and avoid fatigue.

Summing Up

Working on an authentic action-packed thriller action fiction book demands a lot of innovation, dedication, and practical strategies. Following the most productive guidelines, you can write a stirring action thriller with convincing characters. Moreover, a well-defined story structure and unique scenes would help the audience quickly navigate the complicated world of crime, action, and violence.

Practice skills and follow techniques to create the best action fiction books that resonate with audience expectations. Leave a lasting impression on your readers by creating a definite balance between the emotional and thrilling elements of the story.

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About the Creator

Michael Brown

I'm Michael Brown, a passionate advocate for the written word. As part of Bellevue Publishers, an innovative book publishing company, I am dedicated to amplifying unique voices and sharing impactful stories with the world.

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