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 Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:46 pm
13 Mockingjay You start writing a story because you have an idea. That idea may not always be the beginning of the story. If your idea sounds like it would fit better in the middle of a story, start there. Plotting ideas helps a lot for me. Sometimes my idea will come from a dream, but the next day I only remember part of that dream. Try writing a middle chapter or two then, with that idea in mind, go back and start a first chapter. The first couple chapters are usually to inform readers on the main character(s), their life, the personality, etc. Hints to why they are the easier chapters to write. The book I'm writing right now, I already have almost completely planned out. I got the idea from a TV documentary about Autism. I, honestly, don't have the patience (or time for that matter) to use the Snowflake Method. If I didn't help at all, try taking bits and pieces of the books you've already written. Take the one that is your personal favorite and use that character, then you can try taking other plots from the books you've started. I know a couple of my friends do that and they have wonderful stories. wow that's awesome .. the main problem is. that the stories i have finished are from middle school lol. and those are the only finshed stories i have XD
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:08 pm
Lovelessesbutterfly 13 Mockingjay You start writing a story because you have an idea. That idea may not always be the beginning of the story. If your idea sounds like it would fit better in the middle of a story, start there. Plotting ideas helps a lot for me. Sometimes my idea will come from a dream, but the next day I only remember part of that dream. Try writing a middle chapter or two then, with that idea in mind, go back and start a first chapter. The first couple chapters are usually to inform readers on the main character(s), their life, the personality, etc. Hints to why they are the easier chapters to write. The book I'm writing right now, I already have almost completely planned out. I got the idea from a TV documentary about Autism. I, honestly, don't have the patience (or time for that matter) to use the Snowflake Method. If I didn't help at all, try taking bits and pieces of the books you've already written. Take the one that is your personal favorite and use that character, then you can try taking other plots from the books you've started. I know a couple of my friends do that and they have wonderful stories. wow that's awesome .. the main problem is. that the stories i have finished are from middle school lol. and those are the only finshed stories i have XD I'm in middle school right now. I've started my 3rd(?) book. The first two were fails. This one feels like it might actually go along to the end.
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:12 pm
13 Mockingjay Lovelessesbutterfly 13 Mockingjay You start writing a story because you have an idea. That idea may not always be the beginning of the story. If your idea sounds like it would fit better in the middle of a story, start there. Plotting ideas helps a lot for me. Sometimes my idea will come from a dream, but the next day I only remember part of that dream. Try writing a middle chapter or two then, with that idea in mind, go back and start a first chapter. The first couple chapters are usually to inform readers on the main character(s), their life, the personality, etc. Hints to why they are the easier chapters to write. The book I'm writing right now, I already have almost completely planned out. I got the idea from a TV documentary about Autism. I, honestly, don't have the patience (or time for that matter) to use the Snowflake Method. If I didn't help at all, try taking bits and pieces of the books you've already written. Take the one that is your personal favorite and use that character, then you can try taking other plots from the books you've started. I know a couple of my friends do that and they have wonderful stories. wow that's awesome .. the main problem is. that the stories i have finished are from middle school lol. and those are the only finshed stories i have XD I'm in middle school right now. I've started my 3rd(?) book. The first two were fails. This one feels like it might actually go along to the end. well that's good isn't it?
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:44 am
Lovelessesbutterfly 13 Mockingjay Lovelessesbutterfly 13 Mockingjay You start writing a story because you have an idea. That idea may not always be the beginning of the story. If your idea sounds like it would fit better in the middle of a story, start there. Plotting ideas helps a lot for me. Sometimes my idea will come from a dream, but the next day I only remember part of that dream. Try writing a middle chapter or two then, with that idea in mind, go back and start a first chapter. The first couple chapters are usually to inform readers on the main character(s), their life, the personality, etc. Hints to why they are the easier chapters to write. The book I'm writing right now, I already have almost completely planned out. I got the idea from a TV documentary about Autism. I, honestly, don't have the patience (or time for that matter) to use the Snowflake Method. If I didn't help at all, try taking bits and pieces of the books you've already written. Take the one that is your personal favorite and use that character, then you can try taking other plots from the books you've started. I know a couple of my friends do that and they have wonderful stories. wow that's awesome .. the main problem is. that the stories i have finished are from middle school lol. and those are the only finshed stories i have XD I'm in middle school right now. I've started my 3rd(?) book. The first two were fails. This one feels like it might actually go along to the end. well that's good isn't it? Yes, it's very good because I have found the topic I want to write about. What genre I feel I should write in. It all pieces together after a while.
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:56 am
13 Mockingjay Lovelessesbutterfly 13 Mockingjay Lovelessesbutterfly 13 Mockingjay You start writing a story because you have an idea. That idea may not always be the beginning of the story. If your idea sounds like it would fit better in the middle of a story, start there. Plotting ideas helps a lot for me. Sometimes my idea will come from a dream, but the next day I only remember part of that dream. Try writing a middle chapter or two then, with that idea in mind, go back and start a first chapter. The first couple chapters are usually to inform readers on the main character(s), their life, the personality, etc. Hints to why they are the easier chapters to write. The book I'm writing right now, I already have almost completely planned out. I got the idea from a TV documentary about Autism. I, honestly, don't have the patience (or time for that matter) to use the Snowflake Method. If I didn't help at all, try taking bits and pieces of the books you've already written. Take the one that is your personal favorite and use that character, then you can try taking other plots from the books you've started. I know a couple of my friends do that and they have wonderful stories. wow that's awesome .. the main problem is. that the stories i have finished are from middle school lol. and those are the only finshed stories i have XD I'm in middle school right now. I've started my 3rd(?) book. The first two were fails. This one feels like it might actually go along to the end. well that's good isn't it? Yes, it's very good because I have found the topic I want to write about. What genre I feel I should write in. It all pieces together after a while. i guess right now i'm in a starge of trying to get inspiration, hopefully i'll find something... lol but you never know where it will come from.
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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:14 am
Lovelessesbutterfly 13 Mockingjay Lovelessesbutterfly 13 Mockingjay Lovelessesbutterfly 13 Mockingjay You start writing a story because you have an idea. That idea may not always be the beginning of the story. If your idea sounds like it would fit better in the middle of a story, start there. Plotting ideas helps a lot for me. Sometimes my idea will come from a dream, but the next day I only remember part of that dream. Try writing a middle chapter or two then, with that idea in mind, go back and start a first chapter. The first couple chapters are usually to inform readers on the main character(s), their life, the personality, etc. Hints to why they are the easier chapters to write. The book I'm writing right now, I already have almost completely planned out. I got the idea from a TV documentary about Autism. I, honestly, don't have the patience (or time for that matter) to use the Snowflake Method. If I didn't help at all, try taking bits and pieces of the books you've already written. Take the one that is your personal favorite and use that character, then you can try taking other plots from the books you've started. I know a couple of my friends do that and they have wonderful stories. wow that's awesome .. the main problem is. that the stories i have finished are from middle school lol. and those are the only finshed stories i have XD I'm in middle school right now. I've started my 3rd(?) book. The first two were fails. This one feels like it might actually go along to the end. well that's good isn't it? Yes, it's very good because I have found the topic I want to write about. What genre I feel I should write in. It all pieces together after a while. i guess right now i'm in a starge of trying to get inspiration, hopefully i'll find something... lol but you never know where it will come from. Very true. Good luck btw. Inspiration will come to you sometime. smile
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:49 pm
Hello, dear! It seems I have the exact same problem as you. Have you ever tried having a writing partner- someone to hold you accountable to sticking to your story, and also to help give you Ideas when you get stuck? It seems to be the best option for me...perhaps it would help you, huh?
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:58 pm
I have such a hard time finishing a story once I start it. Either I will get bored with the idea, come up with another idea that I think is better, or just think that my plot is kind of stupid or not interesting enough. I'm so picky and critical with my own work that I think that has something to do with why I don't finish. Another reason is just because I get distracted by other things, and then just run out of ideas as well. I've tried writing out an outline for a book and end up just giving up on that too. stressed I really want to finish a story for once though.
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:06 pm
Theory Vale Hello, dear! It seems I have the exact same problem as you. Have you ever tried having a writing partner- someone to hold you accountable to sticking to your story, and also to help give you Ideas when you get stuck? It seems to be the best option for me...perhaps it would help you, huh? haha that seems to work best for me cause i tend to rp a lot and i can seem to get through a whole rp with barely a hitch!
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:13 pm
Miss_Obsidian I have such a hard time finishing a story once I start it. Either I will get bored with the idea, come up with another idea that I think is better, or just think that my plot is kind of stupid or not interesting enough. I'm so picky and critical with my own work that I think that has something to do with why I don't finish. Another reason is just because I get distracted by other things, and then just run out of ideas as well. I've tried writing out an outline for a book and end up just giving up on that too. stressed I really want to finish a story for once though. hahahaha yeah.. sounds a lot like me
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:56 am
Lol, me too! I've barely finished any stories. I threw all mine out because I thought they were bad. Too many mistakes. Bad ideas. Not worth editing. sad
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:36 pm
OhhBissh Lol, me too! I've barely finished any stories. I threw all mine out because I thought they were bad. Too many mistakes. Bad ideas. Not worth editing. sad O.o no idea is a bad one.. i would never throw away any idea's which is another problem all together. lol
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Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:45 pm
Lovelessesbutterfly AJKline Have you heard of the Snowflake Method? Might be worth a try, especially if you already have some work done. I tried this once and ended up veering off a little bit from the "plan" towards the end, but it did get me far enough along that I was able to finish it on my own terms. o.o i think i've looked at this before and was like, heck no lol cause i remember some of this stuff... i like to just write, start to finish. yeahhhh finish *sighs* if i get desperate enough maybe lol right now i'm working on one, but my problem is writer's block and thinking the ideas will suck when i write them.
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Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:48 pm
Miss_Obsidian I have such a hard time finishing a story once I start it. Either I will get bored with the idea, come up with another idea that I think is better, or just think that my plot is kind of stupid or not interesting enough. I'm so picky and critical with my own work that I think that has something to do with why I don't finish. Another reason is just because I get distracted by other things, and then just run out of ideas as well. I've tried writing out an outline for a book and end up just giving up on that too. stressed I really want to finish a story for once though. I've tried an outline as well. Sad to say it didn't go as well as I'd hoped. I also get distracted haha. I can't stay focused for more than a couple of pages. I tend to veer off.
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:52 am
Yeah I kinda forced myself to finish one a while ago and while I'm glad I finished it I'm on like the 3rd rewrite. I'm working on several other projects right now as well, sort of bouncing around between them. Finishing a story is just plain hard work. I think it's probably like any other profession and there are times when you love it and times where you just hate it. And in particular I think after a while you get so sick of your own story that you can't even tell if it's interesting or not anymore. I think at that point you just kind of have to finish it as you originally intended and hope for the best.
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