Visitor's Information -- Fiction

A Novel Approach has not divided Fiction into separate genres. We have chosen to concentrate on the basics of writing good stories, rather than to limit ourselves to specific styles of writing.
Each of us has a preferred genre or type of story we like to write. (As you can tell by the picture, I am somewhat of a Fantasy 'nut'.) This doesn't mean that we can't help each other.
The basics of writing a good story are the same whether you are writing for children, a western, a mystery/adventure, or science fiction. You must be able to create believable characters, put them into a setting your readers can visualize, and then have them solve a problem.
We all start with the same guidelines -- but it's our individual imaginations that take those guidelines and develop something 'no one else thought of.' I am always amazed by the different stories our members submit.
Of course, we sometimes choose specific genres to write in -- children's stories for example -- but our assignment guidelines are usually very generic in nature. We give you the parameters, you use them as the basis for your own thoughts.
At A Novel Approach, we encourage our Members to write. We are divided into Study Groups in order to help each other. Study Groups are limited to 10 members each so we don't get bogged down writing feedback. After all, the idea is for each of us to spend more time writing and improving, not all of our time helping other members.
That doesn't mean you can't ask for help or advice from someone not in your group. We all want to see you succeed, and most of us are willing to help if you get stuck. We hope you will join us, and develop your skills along with the rest of us, in an atmosphere of friendship.

Karen Marquis