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 Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 7:16 pm
JadeK Mysade JadeK I have a bad habit with starting one story, then starting on a whole new one. It's like a gift and a curse at the same time; A gift because anything that interest me I HAVE to write about it or something relating to it and a curse because I see another thing that interest me and I have to write that, but I'm not done with the one I started. Now I have 22 story ideas that haven't been started on yet or have yet to be finished. crying hint: get a journal or a notebook and write down the details of your story idea. Then force yourself to finish the first one before you start on another one. biggrin heart good luck! Danke *bows* Thank you very much biggrin welcome biggrin blaugh
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:57 pm
Mysade JadeK I have a bad habit with starting one story, then starting on a whole new one. It's like a gift and a curse at the same time; A gift because anything that interest me I HAVE to write about it or something relating to it and a curse because I see another thing that interest me and I have to write that, but I'm not done with the one I started. Now I have 22 story ideas that haven't been started on yet or have yet to be finished. crying hint: get a journal or a notebook and write down the details of your story idea. Then force yourself to finish the first one before you start on another one. biggrin heart good luck! Ah, I know how it feels. Most call them plot bunnies. The key is to write a bit of it down so you don't forget, and then keep it in your mind so no matter how many others there are, it'll still be there. Don't force it unless it HAS to be done. THe big thing is to find the well of inspiration that focuses on that particular story, and give it time. Trust me. No matter how eager you are for a story, when you sti and let it stew in your mind, it turns out infinitely easier and better.
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 10:26 am
Alrighty! Writer's Rant:
This isn't really a writing problem. It's more or less of a confidence problem. I can write. I know quite a few techniques that comes in handy while writing, and I can characterize and plot and add twists...
But the problem comes when for me when I'm halfway through the story. Sometimes, I turn back, and although I think most of it makes sense, I keep on finding things, little things, that can make the reader go "What the hell?", and me go revising everything I've done so far. And that changes everything - causes me to go revising again and again and again ... you get the idea.
And if, just if, perchance I actually finished a story, after I've got it posted, I get this little voice in my head telling me "This is the most worthless thing I've ever written!". And just moments before, I was feeling proud of my works! sad
Meh... I think I'll do better as a critic...
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 10:41 am
Saddest Sadist Alrighty! Writer's Rant:
This isn't really a writing problem. It's more or less of a confidence problem. I can write. I know quite a few techniques that comes in handy while writing, and I can characterize and plot and add twists...
But the problem comes when for me when I'm halfway through the story. Sometimes, I turn back, and although I think most of it makes sense, I keep on finding things, little things, that can make the reader go "What the hell?", and me go revising everything I've done so far. And that changes everything - causes me to go revising again and again and again ... you get the idea.
And if, just if, perchance I actually finished a story, after I've got it posted, I get this little voice in my head telling me "This is the most worthless thing I've ever written!". And just moments before, I was feeling proud of my works! sad
Meh... I think I'll do better as a critic... A friend of mine has that same problem...she always thinks her work is crap. Thing is, it's not. Every piece of writing is good if you tried at it. The things she thinks are bad, I think are pretty alright, and I can be one Hell of a critic if you give me the chance (hope you don't, I HATE being a critic, lol) What's weird is...I never plot, I never plan, and everything makes sense...weird, huh? I've read back in my books about 3 million times a chapter and everything's in order. I don't know...maybe technique's a factor in that. I like to hide things in the first chapters and stem from that. Maybe that's why...
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:08 am
My main frustration is with romance
I can't get it right!
It's not good I just can't get that perfect scene.
That and the fact I get embarassed writing it! I don't know why though can someone help me make a good romance scene.
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:14 am
I'll help! PM me with whatever you need! biggrin heart
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:16 am
I have similar problems where I'll start a great fanfiction, but never finish it. I get so much writer's block. But that's not the real reason for my posting. I've started a story, called Shadows, and that I actually finished (the first one in years) and now I'm on the sequel, Light.
The major jist of these stories is about a girl named A who's from Earth and is brought to a world called Tendou. Here's where I'm at right now (it's just the last part of my chapter):
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Once the family regrouped themselves, A went to Star's room and set her things down, then the two went out to play.
"Hey A, guess what?!" Star asked excitedly.
"Uhm, you got up this morning and found you were in your underwear?" A joked.
"No.." Star replied uneasily.
"Well you said guess," A commented. Star laughed before continuing.
"My sister, Amanda, came for a visit! I told her you'd be coming soon, and she came, all the way from Kana, two days ago!"
"Really? That's cool,"
"Yeah, so you wanna meet her? She's really excited to meet you," Star said enthusiastically.
"Alright, sounds great! Lead the way!" A said happily. Star led the way with Dill by her side to the Mimiran Unicorn Stables. It wasn't too far, only a half hour. Dill was bouncing along while Star and A talked. When they arrived, Star went to the desk first and talked to the secretary. After a few minutes, Star waved for A and Dill to follow and they all went to the stalls.
"Amanda! Guess who I brought!" Star called.
"Besides me!" Dill added.
"Hey Star, hey Dill! I give up, who?"
"We brought A to come and see you!"
"A?"
"You know. The great A, the girl who'll save the world, the one we told you about. We went to her assention ball!" Star dramatized.
"Star, stop joking. I know you all made it up, just so I'd come and visit you guys,"
"Nope, sorry, it's true," A intervened.
"G..great A! It's a pleasure, how.. how may I help you?" Amanda stammered.
"Likewise. Star kept telling me about this sister of hers who was a unicorn breeder and I just had to meet her," A giggled.
"Well, y..you've met me," Amanda commented, still quite nervous.
"So... These are beautiful unicorns," A stalled.
"Oh, yes, they are," Amanda answered suddenly. After a while of silence, Star decided to intervene.
"Hey Amanda, A's gonna stay with us for a while, in my room, so if you ever wanna talk to her, come on in," Star offered.
"Oh, ok, that's nice," Amanda stuttered. After a while of smiling and staring, Star was tired of the silence.
"You two are hopeless," Star concluded.
"And hopeful," A added with a smile. Everyone laughed lightly before departing. Once outside the stables the conversations started up again.
"She always that talkative?" A asked sarcastically.
"No, sometimes she's quiet," Star played.
"Nah, she's just nervous, I bet," Dill commented.
"Ya think?" Star asked her brother.
"So where now?" A asked.
"Hmmm, not a clue," Star thought carefully.
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I don't know where to have them go next. Any ideas?? I'm open to any and all suggestions.
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:22 am
Hmm, for some reason I posted twice, so this has been edited to a simple hello, and how are you? O, and I wanted to know how a prophecy sounded. I'm just wondering if it sounds good or not:
Shadows, Light, Earth, Aire.
Together Become One.
Children will come.
Rebels Unite.
A named child of dreams
Will save all futures.
Look for the Dimond in the rough.
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:22 pm
Yes..I try to write But,my style is probably mediocre and i never have any ideas..(Always gets stuck)
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 1:39 pm
Skytile I have a great story beginning idea... But I can never end it! I DESPISE the lack of ending synrome. If it is a good idea a worthy ending is hard to make.
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 2:44 pm
Oh, thank you! I do that all the time. I almost never give a second chance to any idea, sometimes I just phrase the story in my head withour writing it, because I know I'll burn it in the end. There are very few stories and poems I have not thrown away, and mostly, it's because I don't know where I put them.
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 4:15 pm
Saddest Sadist Alrighty! Writer's Rant:
This isn't really a writing problem. It's more or less of a confidence problem. I can write. I know quite a few techniques that comes in handy while writing, and I can characterize and plot and add twists...
But the problem comes when for me when I'm halfway through the story. Sometimes, I turn back, and although I think most of it makes sense, I keep on finding things, little things, that can make the reader go "What the hell?", and me go revising everything I've done so far. And that changes everything - causes me to go revising again and again and again ... you get the idea. Trust me, that happens to just about every writer out there, including the published ones. You're always going to go back and find mistakes, large or small, because no one's perfect. Revisions, countless revisions, will always be a part of writing because of it-- good writing, anyway. You're not alone in the least. Quote: And if, just if, perchance I actually finished a story, after I've got it posted, I get this little voice in my head telling me "This is the most worthless thing I've ever written!". And just moments before, I was feeling proud of my works! sad If there's anything about a story you feel isn't up to par, check it out--either absolve your fears, or fix what's wrong. If it's just a general feeling, ignore it, because there's something good in every piece of literature. Even if it's not something you'll post or publish, you'll use something from it--characters, plots, everything you've learned while writing it. Most people get insecure feelings about what they've written, it's only natural. You simply have to overcome it. Just to make sure it's your very best, get a good editor that's not into sugarcoating. If someone else--a reputable someone--can say, after you've truly finished, that you've created something worthwhile, then it's far easier to ignore that nagging voice.
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:11 pm
In regards to Ai89's story. I really don't know where they should go next, but I have some stylistic comments.
What kind of audience is this geared towards? It seems very 10-14 year old girl. That's not a bad thing. It's just you might want to take language into consideration. I know I genreally write to a young teen age range and then throw in a word like emaciated and just screw things up. ^^V
Secondly it's all tell and no show. always putting said or another verb for talking gets really boring. Try showing the speaker through actions.
If you're stuck either put it away for a little while and then look at it with fresh eyes later. Or do some free writing on it all. Something'll come up.
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When writing you just have to throw away your inner critic. It's your worst enemy. Write the piece then let your critic come back and tear the piece to shreds. If you criticise things as you write them then you're never going to get anything finished.
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:42 pm
Rended Angel The one-word answer is "yes". I sometimes keep notebooks or papers for recording ideas, and occasionally I even go so far as to write scenes on the pages. But, I have no idea why, everything I write on paper seems to be dreadful. I am incapable of writing well with anything other than a computer. sweatdrop I've tried to reverse this trend by doing primary writings on the computer, then doing a revised version with a pen and paper, but inevitably the plain-paper writing turns out to be deplorably bad. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I can type much faster than I can write, I don't know. You know, you're not the first person I've met with that problem. My advice: don't worry about it. It's where your creative juices flow the best! biggrin heart
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 10:37 am
My writers/sister rant:
scream I had this AWESOME idea for a story, so I wrote it down on a loose paper and stuck it in a notebook. Next day, I couldn't find it. I looked everywhere. A few weeks later, I found my little sister doodling in the same notebook. And didn't care about the notebook, but I asked her where the paper was. She told me there was no paper, but I know she was lying(she's a bad liar). I looked all over, and I still couldn't find it. That was about a YEAR ago, I still want to write that story, but I can't remember what I wrote down.....
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