A novel is a book written as a long narrative in literary prose or also defined as a fictional literary prose that is commonly written in a narrative style. For aspiring writers like me who are creative, innovative and has the talent for writing fiction, becoming a novel writer is a good career opportunity. Although I am still in the second year of my course of bachelor of arts in English literature, I am already making preparations on how to become a writer for novels so that when I graduate from my course, I would be ready for the things I would do to fulfill my dream of becoming a successful novelist.

So a few days before the end of the third term in my second year at the university, I read and studied books, and other reading materials on how to become a writer for novels and took notes of the information and other materials I read. I made sure that my written notes would come in handy by the time I graduate and pursue my dream.

So I am sharing with everyone on the general tips on how to become a writer for novels:

It is preferable if you have a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, literature, creative writing, literary studies, and other courses related to writing and editing because a formal education that includes internship or on the job training in actual practice settings would be exposing you to the academic and practical aspects of writing.

When you have graduated from your course, you should join internship programs offered by publishing companies, newspapers and magazines, and other organisations involved in creative writing and editing. You could also obtain part-time jobs in publishing companies, newspapers and magazines so you could continuously develop and improve your skills and techniques for writing. On the other hand, you could start as a freelance writer by submitting your works to literary newspapers, magazines and other publications.