: Re: How difficult will writing a novel be for someone without formal training? I almost asked the question "Can someone without formal training write a novel?", but the answer of course is yes.

@Sarah872

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It's impossible to say how hard it will be for you, given how personal a process writing is. My suggestion would be to first try writing a long story or a novel, and then, if you notice things that are missing, or that gave you special trouble, or if you don't get a good reaction, then seek out a class or a course or a self-help book that will fill the gap.

The problem in any kind of artistic studies is to gain technical skills and exposure to good examples without losing your own voice and vision along the way. Getting some work under your belt first might help. There's also a nearly infinite number of books and courses about writing, so there's a danger you could postpone forever.

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