<p>How did you find a subject to write about. I want to write a book but I am having trouble in finding something that I can write a whole book about.</p>
<p>I wrote a novel that is in the process of being reviewed by some publishing companies (will not say the name of the book, as it may reveal my identity if it does get published), and I just wrote about the things that are important to me and have played large parts in my life. </p>
<p>Just remember that you can make the most insignificant issue in your book seem significant if you write it the correct way. Also: don't write a book just to write one. Write a book because you have something important to say.</p>
<p>well I want to write a fiction story, not something based on myself. I have an idea but creating a story of the idea is tough. o how did you get published/reviewed btw?</p>
<p>I have a well-known writer as my mentor, and he helped me to send in my material. There is a lot of support on the internet for finishing and getting books published, so I would go there after you finish. </p>
<p>But first, write!</p>
<p>In the process, I am.</p>
<p>I based mine off of a short story I wrote in tenth grade, and adapted it to serve my purpose. Hellosunshine is entirely right in that your book needs to have a purpose, because its impossible to write just to write over such a large amount of text. It helps guide your story.</p>
<p>Mine's fiction, too.</p>
<p>I would like to write a book, a fictional book, but I have trouble staying focused. I've written a lot of short stories, though.</p>
<p>Only on CC can you say "To those who have written a book..." and get responses.</p>
<p>I think you can't just say "Boy, I want to write a book" and then think of a topic. Writing a book is a big commitment, and the topic--at least with me--has to come more naturally. The books I've written have always come to me, rather than the other way around.</p>
<p>^I agree. Every time I've written something worthwhile (though not a book), the topic has come before the notion to write about it.</p>
<p>You can't plan to write a book without having an idea before</p>
<p>Can't help Julius...But I'm in the same boat. I know I want to write...about what I don't know. </p>
<p>Good luck though.</p>
<p>If you don't have a novel-length idea, don't write a novel. It's really that simple. Write short stories; they're much easier to finish and you can practice revision.</p>