![]() Keep in mind, as the author has said, “Everything you write should be moving your story forward”, adding that for him, the best way to do this is to create a detailed outline before setting to work. ![]() The Newburgh, New York native’s compelling stories not only hook a reader until the end, but also make sure she or he comes back for the next book in a series, or another standalone. With characters ranging from crime-solving detectives to teenage mutants, his stories have one thing in common: they are exciting and hard to put down, and for good reason if readers aren’t invested in what comes next, books are likely to become “DNF”s (did not finish). In addition to short chapters, Patterson keeps plot at the center of his work. These are usually no more than a couple of pages, so can be consumed quickly - even throughout a busy professional’s day. Patterson, however, regularly writes chapters that are only 250 to 500 words. For example: although there’s no “right” way to write a chapter, most readers expect a word count of somewhere between 2,000 and 4,000 words. If you’ve never read a Patterson book, its unconventional structure might take you by surprise. ![]() After studying the 74-year-old author’s work, as well as his commentaries on writing, I’ve distilled nine lessons that any aspiring writer can apply.
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