So, yeah... you want to write a novel or a story or a poem or a play, but you're not sure exactly how to start. First, you probably should ask yourself, "Why do I want to write something?" If the answer is: [LIST][*]"Because I want to make money..."[*] "Because I want to impress people..."[*] "Because I'm bored..."[/LIST] Well, that's not the best motivation. You have to write for one reason and one reason only: ...