Over the years professions have become very dynamic and you need not be a doctor or engineer to be successful. Today content creators or teenage writers are doing well and these are careers that interest youth because of the creative freedom. Every human is passionate about something from writing to gaming to planning events. However, having so many vocational options can be extremely confusing. Especially for teenagers and young adults who have become disoriented. It is also because of the unconventional approach adopted by Gen X.

But before venturing, having complete knowledge is crucial. Moreover, writing requires ideas and creativity is important.

An author needs to explore before penning a piece.

Often in the writing world, people who can easily think of an idea for a novel or short story are considered lucky. Unless a prodigy, teenagers who want to start a career as a novelist or author struggle to produce creatively. Imagining for the white sheet requires skill, composure, and zeal which is difficult for noobs as well as experienced.

But we have come up with some amazing tips for all the young people who are thinking of putting down their fascination.

By young adults, for teenybopper

It is considered that constructing something for like-minded people is easier. This age group is extremely inquisitive and does not shy away from experimenting. Even though confused about their career, teens are very specific in their preferences. This attribute will help in picking the right genre and in turn, will be helpful in their writing careers. Certain groups in the book world attract a typical teenager. If they will start affiliating with the genres, they will be able to create some amazing excerpts, to base their story.

Fantasy and Adventure

Just like kids, teenagers are also adventurous and love to fantasize. They want to visit places of magic and action. Their imagination has no limit while reading about these stories involving realms, witches, potions, creatures, etc. This genre has some great examples like the Harry Potter series and Narnia Series. Though written by adults these novels have a craze among readers, especially young adults. Some novels like the Eragon series by Christopher Paolini were written when the author was a teenager and became a hit when he was 19. Writing is not dependent on age and you do not need to be in the bracket of 30s or 40s to create a good piece.

Science Fiction

Smashing a wall, being a superhero, protecting people, etc, etc. allows the younger generation to venture into dreamy lands. Marvel and DC comics started their journey with the kids. But now even adults like to imagine themselves in a cape. Science fiction is a good pick for teenagers as it inspires them to visualize and this will not only boost creativity to write but also help them to think dynamically. One of the most famous examples is Frankenstein, by Mary Shelly. Mary was just 19 when she wrote the book on the re-animation of the Human body. Her idea did not make her famous but also laid the foundation of modern science fiction.

Autobiography

The real-life accounts can be fuddling for teenagers, but they can be inspiring too. Kids will learn from their mistakes and successes. Also, these stories can be a stepping stone to a teenager’s writing career. It will not only give ideas for an autobiography but other genres like fiction, romance, etc. as well. The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is taken as evidence of the Holocaust. She was only 13 when she wrote it, though printed many years after her death. People remember her good words, attitude, and conviction.

Thriller

“It is a gripping novel, I cannot keep it down”, a lot of readers experience while reading a gripping and intriguing thriller novel. This is an interesting genre that could involve crime, suspense, or mystery, and tweens love to read it. It is typically fast-paced but might take the time put 5^th gear. They might keep guessing the bad guy or get an eerie feeling with unexpecting revelation. Tales like The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton or The Icarus Girl by Helen Oyeyemi were written by kids. Helen was 8 and Hinton was 16 at the time they wrote the respective bestsellers. Hinton’s novel was also adapted into a film directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Tips to write a good story

You can receive innovative ideas from anywhere. It could come from conversations with a friend or family, from hoarding or advertisements, and even from a product page. But when people are starting their careers as a writer, they get stuck in the first step – how to pen down the idea? This can be a big bummer. But no fear when we are here.

Remodel a Real-life story

Documentaries, news articles, or historical texts can be the root of some amazing plots. A non-fiction novel or book can inspire a scheme for a good story. Even a podcast, poem, or motivational self-help book can force you to rethink.

Fairy tales and folklore

Novels like Sumo by Thien Pham based on the Japenese Tradition and others can help create a story worth reading. Multiple authors have drawn inspiration from the centuries-old tradition, which transcends cohort. In this world, many believe that if a story has travelled across generations, then there is a good chance that it will resonate with the audience.

Use your acquaintance for inspiration

Authors have used characteristics of a friend, colleague, or family member to create a personality for the tale. So next time jot down some behavioural points and other traits when you are around people. It will help design a personality for the next story.

Life events

Sometimes a moment can be the motivation to write a narrative or fabricate a personality. Many wordsmiths have done it, as William Styron made Sophie the protagonist of Sophie’s Choice from his own life as a young editor in Brooklyn.

Embrace

Do not be too quick to judge your work. Multiple written outlines for the story will not become famous or will turn into a novel. But it is important to follow it and enjoy the journey of making an ingenious storyline. You just need to remember that numerous bestselling books were brushed off as ‘too reformist’ with an eminent example being Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling.

Penning is not bound to age but is limited by the level of creativity and imagination. Many good novels have been produced by adolescents and some turned into big-screen entertainers. Writing may not be an easy task. But it is also not impossible to produce a good piece that cannot make a place among the readers. It requires a blend of creativity, passion, patience, and dedication. Authors become celebrated writers over a course of time, it is not an overnight success story. Just work consistently and you will hit the right chords.

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