To a critique, there's no such thing as a perfect story but to a reader, there are only certain qualities a book could posses to become the perfect story for them.

The African Awards bring to you some tips and tricks on how to craft the perfect story that you can actually be proud of.

Are you unsure of what a good book should entail?

You want to start a story and don't know how?

All you have to do is follow these simple tips and you'll find yourself doing it!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• STARTING A BOOK by Jay_Tsidi

• SIMPLE TRICKS TO COMING UP WITH A PLOT by olamijibanks 

• CHOOSING A PERSPECTIVE by Donaldprince

• WHAT A FIRST CHAPTER SHOULD ENTAIL by Jay_Tsidi

• FLAWLESS GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION AND SPELLING AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT by Jay_Tsidi