There is no right or wrong way to write a novel. Each journey is different for every individual work and for every writer. The first error is never to begin; the second is never to finish.
Don RoffLove it when a compelling new character kicks open your mental door, tracks mud across your brain, and props their feet up on your cerebrum.
Don RoffRegarding the creative: never assume you're the master, only the student. Your audience will determine if you're masterful.
Don Roff