I have a story idea...?

-I have an idea for a story, but absolutely no clue of how to put it on to paper. Does anyone have any tips on beginning a novel? Or somewhere I could go to get tips? Thank youIdeas:

1) Brainstorm. Get a blank piece of paper and a pen and spend 30-45 minutes jotting down whatever comes to mind about your project, no matter how stupid it seems. Don't do it on the computer--that will make it too easy to delete. Brainstorming is all about just getting ideas out indiscriminately.



2) Write a synopsis of what you think should happen and when it should happen. Be flexible, though, because it probably will change when you start writing.



3) Modern novels are written in scenes. Once you have a very basic idea of where you're going, think about scenes that could show your story. In the synopsis, you'll write things like, "He gradually begins to realize that she doesn't love him." Well, it's up to you to show that by way of scenes. Maybe he notices she's not really paying attention to him the way she used to when, say, he tries to tell her something serious and realizes halfway through she's not listening. Or maybe he invites her to go somewhere that before would've really excited her but now she doesn't want to go..etc.



4) Profile your main characters. Google "character profile template" and fill out the chart and answer the questions for your main and supporting characters. Make sure each character is conflicted, quirky, and interesting. Sad characters are more interesting than happy ones, because we as readers like conflict. Don't be afraid to give the characters serious flaws. Readers are pretty jaded these days, so they're more sympathetic to a character with flaws than a "perfect" character. That's one of the main reasons Sherlock Holmes, though he's antisocial and a drug addict, is a much better character than blond-haired, blue-eyed Nancy Drew who's never impatient or frustrated, is good with kids, has a sweet Ken-like boyfriend, and always solves her cases.
When i first starting writing and needed help getting my ideas out, i used the SnowFlake Method, some people dislike it as they say it forces you to plan your story too much, and some people hate this. But i found it helpful but to be honest you find your own Method and you become more experienced.

I always plan a plot first, write that down, then focus on the plot. The plot can be boring and mundane but if you have strong and believable characters they can make a huge difference.

But try to avoid Harry Potter and Twilight ideas and teen romances they're over done already and there are fantastic other genres you can write under that are far more interesting and a little more complex and require an more mature mind.

Whatever you do good luck
Starting a story is the most difficult, I had the same experience. You could either fast forward and just write any scene (doesn't matter if it's the end or somewhere in the middle), then work your way back. Or you can just start writing. Don't look at the grammar and all that, just write. There will be plenty of time to revise and rephrase. hope this helps.