Writing a book is a great dream for many people. In fact, it’s a lifelong dream for some, with the great novel or autobiography inevitably getting put off, and put off, for years at a stretch. Perhaps you’ve decided that the time is finally right to let your creative side out of its box and tell the stories you’ve always had hidden within you. But what if you just don’t know how to get started? Whether you’re writing a non-fiction book about a physical address, you’ve personally inhabited, or are crafting a fictional world full of elves and magic, here are a few tips that will serve you well. Plan in detail before you begin writing Different authors argue over the best way to go about writing a book. Some advocate that you just sit down and write whatever comes into your head, and deal with the (hopefully beautiful and artistic) mess once you’re done. Others advocate that you plot out the details and structure of your book with absolute pinpoint precision before getting started. There are benefits and downsides to each approach, but if you find yourself completely lost and with no idea of where to go, with regards…