With your foundation in place, it’s time to start writing. This phase is about turning your preparation into actual prose:
Start with a compelling opening scene that hooks your readers immediately. Don’t worry about making it perfect –you can always revise it later. Focus instead on establishing your story’s tone and introducing your main character in an engaging way.
As you write your first chapters, maintain a balance between showing and telling. Use sensory details to bring your scenes to life, but don’t get so caught up in descriptions that you lose narrative momentum. Remember, you’re telling a story, not panting a static picture.
Don’t get discouraged if your first draft doesn’t match the perfect version in your head. The goal at this stage is to get your story onto the page, even if it’s rough around the edges.