Writing a book can be hard. There may be times when a story begins to form in your head and you put it down on paper. Then, suddenly, there is nothing. This may happen a few times. You will begin a book or story and then get stuck. Often times, you will have to walk away from it and put it aside for a few months. Sometimes, those stories will be put away for years, forgotten about. You may find yourself with several stories only partly written. This happens to the best authors. For instance, Stephen King had begun Under the Dome in 1976 and just finished the over 1,000 page book in early 2009. He stopped writing it for quite some time because he did not know where he wanted to take it.

Do not let the unfinished stories stop you from writing. You will get back to them. There may be some that never get turned into books. Some stories are not meant to be books. These stories are meant to be short stories. If you can finish these stories quickly, then you can compile a book of short stories. If you decide to create a book of short stories, then you have to be sure they are all the same genre. A short story book can be anywhere from four to ten stories depending on the length of the stories. You can also release these stories as singles, thanks to the invention of the different e-readers. Releasing these stories as singles can get a reader interested in your full length books. Never be discouraged, no matter what happens. If you are meant to be a writer, you will be one. Write no matter what happens. Write your thoughts, poetry, and stories, anything that comes to mind. It will help you hone your skills. Ask for opinions on your stories, this will help you to continue on, but do not get discouraged if someone gives you criticism. Some of your harshest critics will be family and friends. Continue to write; knowing that one day you will sell a book or story to the masses.