How to Write a Novel - My Journey from Pen to Publish | 'The ULEZ Files'

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Since publishing my first novel, 'The ULEZ Files', there is one question that is frequently put to me: How did I manage to write it? To be fair, after several false starts over the last few decades, it's a pertinent question, well worth exploring. So in this video I answer, with an intricate step-by-step explanation of the processes involved in writing my debut novel, 'The ULEZ Files'. From the flicker of the initial idea to the triumphant moment of publication, this video is a raw and honest depiction of my novel-writing adventure. 📖 What You'll Discover: - The Genesis: How a lifelong dream and how a year filled with ULEZ and the War on Motorists inspired a novel. - Overcoming Hurdles: The challenges of past attempts and the breakthrough that led to completion. - A Personal Blueprint: My unique approach to planning, plotting, and pacing a novel. - Research and Realism: The importance of groundwork in bringing a story to life. - Character Creation: Developing personalities that feel real and resonate with readers. - The Writing Marathon: Insights into the demanding yet exhilarating process of writing. - Revision and Perfection: The critical stages of rewriting and proofreading. - Self-Publishing Demystified: Navigating the path of self-publishing on Amazon Kindle. - The Final Push: Marketing a self-published novel in a competitive landscape. - Tips and tricks that kept me going. 📘 Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned novelist looking for a fresh perspective, this video is packed with insights, lessons learned, and the sheer joy and pain of creating a world with words. 👉 Join me as I share not just the 'how-tos' but the heart and soul that goes into writing a novel. 'The ULEZ Files' is more than a book; it's a piece of me, and I'm thrilled to share its story with you. 💬 Your Thoughts Matter: I'd love to hear your experiences, tips, or questions about writing and publishing. Drop a comment below, and let's turn this into a conversation for all those who dream of writing their own novel one day. If you enjoy my content, there are really easy ways to show your support Channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy/join Buy me a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/browncarguy Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrownCarGuy 🙏🏽☺️ Big Thanks to AutoExotica (https://AutoExotica.com) CraftLab (https://www.CraftLab.my) Tom Conway-Gordon (instagram.com/tconwaygordon/) Marc Waddell (twitter.com/elocutus55) Shaheer Hakki Reza Adil (Instagram.com/Alizarde.Cigars/) Mohammed Qasim (wehms.com) Salman Hussain (instagram.com/szhus13/) TheCaffeineGTShop (caffeinegt.com) Muhammad Ali Haji (instagram.com/behindthewheel.life) Please subscribe to my channel for more videos like this - and make sure you hit the bell icon to switch on notifications. --------------------------- BrownCarGuy #NovelWriting #SelfPublishing #TheULEZFiles #WritingJourney #AuthorLife #WriteYourStory #DebutNovel #CreativeWriting #NovelistsOfYouTube #Storytelling #WritersCommunity #FirstTimeAuthor #FromDraftToBook #SciFiWriting #LondonStories