How to Write a Poker Book

Poker is a card game in which players place bets and then reveal their cards. The highest-ranked hand wins the pot at the end of each betting round. Players can also use their chips to “check” if they don’t want to act, meaning that they pass on their turn and wait for the next person to act.

It’s important to remember that luck does play a role in the game, but skill can overpower it in the long run. To improve your poker game, learn strategies and practice often. Also, be sure to stay physically fit and have enough stamina for long poker sessions.

Keeping your poker book’s structure in mind, start by outlining the main story elements:

Describe the action as it unfolds. Use pacing to create tension. Use descriptive words to draw the reader into the scene and create visual imagery. Avoid overusing cliche hands, like a pair of Aces or a Royal Flush, as they become less dramatic and will make readers lose interest. Also, don’t neglect to include any bluffs that the player makes, as this is what makes poker interesting. Remember, though, that you don’t need to write every bluff your character makes—only those that are relevant to the story. This will keep the scene from becoming too monotonous. Also, be sure to include a mix of both low and high-ranked hands. This will keep the reader interested and also help them understand how to read other players.