Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Hi! I'm going to make a quick post about loving what you write. Now, first off, you're going to write a story even YOU wouldn't read, then what's the point? If you're bored with the story while writing it, what about while editing it, or while trying to write a query for it? If you aren't enthuasatic about your book, then who else will be? So first up: love what you write.
I know that if sometimes feels lulling to me while I write, or I just don't feel like writing, I think why? I look back and think, "Would I read this or skim through it?" I try to write to entertain myself, and in doing so, I entertain my audience along the way.
I'm editing my book, and it's almost done, and I'm just thinking, "Wow. I really love my story." And you may think that is rhetorical, for what writer doesn't love their story? But I've read this thing two times, and the beginning thrice and I'm still not tired with it. I manage to crack myself up everytime!
I know that if I was reading something boring, I would be bored. But thankfully I love what I've written and I love reading it and I know my love for it shows through my writing or when I talk about it to somebody.
Basically, love what you write. :)
Someone asks:
I prefer one hit... but in my first chapter I'm struggling to find a place where I can describe my main character proplely... just her hair, eye colour etc. nothing too over the top.
My Answer:
Little bits throughout the story.
If you give it to us in one hit, it's most likely you're telling. Anyways, is her hair color a really prominent aspect of the beginning of the story? If not, then you don't really have to give it to us right away.
One way to show her appearance is through action, if you need any help. Like, her blonde hair secured in a ponytail bounced a long to the music (but better than that).
If you give it to us in one hit, it's most likely you're telling. Anyways, is her hair color a really prominent aspect of the beginning of the story? If not, then you don't really have to give it to us right away.
One way to show her appearance is through action, if you need any help. Like, her blonde hair secured in a ponytail bounced a long to the music (but better than that).
Someone asks:
Even in teen books I've seen words I've never seen/heard of before. Is it possible to over use the thesaurus?
My Answer:
Yes, Stephenie Meyer seems particularly fond of it. *cough* irrevocably *cough, cough*
I use the thesaurus when I've repeated a word too much or if there's a word that's on the tip of my tongue, but I don't quite remember it, so I consult the dictionary/thesuarus to help me figure it out.
But you know, there might just be an author who was a wide range of high vocabulary that they use in daily life - sometimes I say big words in normal conversation and my friends get confused.
Remember, the simplest writing is the best! :D
I use the thesaurus when I've repeated a word too much or if there's a word that's on the tip of my tongue, but I don't quite remember it, so I consult the dictionary/thesuarus to help me figure it out.
But you know, there might just be an author who was a wide range of high vocabulary that they use in daily life - sometimes I say big words in normal conversation and my friends get confused.
Remember, the simplest writing is the best! :D
If you've never seen this video, then you MUST! Not only is it hilarious, but so very informative!
Someone asks:
I am 15 andI have wanted to write all my life: short stories and I have a very good idea for a much longer story possibly even a novel and I really want to be able to do well in this despite all the other pressures from school etc.
I can't really ask people at school or anything because they would think it just weird. I really want advise on how to develop my writing and how to set aside time for it among work and everything.
Thanks!
My Answer:
Hey, I'm also 15. I began writing seriously when I was 11 and finished my first novel when I was 13. How did I do that? Well, you can't just become a good writer overnight, since you're what I'd consider a newbie, your writing skills still need to be developed (unless you're like uber-talented and are just a natural).
Yeah, I have school, too. I can't ask for writing help with my friends, either. But what I did was when I came home from school, I'd do my homework first, and then write the night away. When I'd get an idea, I'd write it in my cellphone to remember later. I joined a bunch of sites I will give to you, too. School doesn't interfere much with writing...it's not like writing is a job. You can do it whenver you want to and feel like it. So, I wouldn't worry about school much. I also read. A LOT. I was like a book eater - I visited the library every week. Reading influenced my style of writing.
Anyways, I'm having a hard time explaining myself here so I'll just post a bunch of sites that helped me get started:
http://www.writing-world.com/index.shtml
http://www.nathanbransford.com/
http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/
http://critiquecircle.com/
http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node
http://hollylisle.com/
http://www.amazon.com/tag/amazon%20break… (this one is more like a forum, but a forum that discusses writing, and also publishing)
Hope that helps you get started - cheers! Us young writers must encourage each other ;)
Yeah, I have school, too. I can't ask for writing help with my friends, either. But what I did was when I came home from school, I'd do my homework first, and then write the night away. When I'd get an idea, I'd write it in my cellphone to remember later. I joined a bunch of sites I will give to you, too. School doesn't interfere much with writing...it's not like writing is a job. You can do it whenver you want to and feel like it. So, I wouldn't worry about school much. I also read. A LOT. I was like a book eater - I visited the library every week. Reading influenced my style of writing.
Anyways, I'm having a hard time explaining myself here so I'll just post a bunch of sites that helped me get started:
http://www.writing-world.com/index.shtml
http://www.nathanbransford.com/
http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/
http://critiquecircle.com/
http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node
http://hollylisle.com/
http://www.amazon.com/tag/amazon%20break… (this one is more like a forum, but a forum that discusses writing, and also publishing)
Hope that helps you get started - cheers! Us young writers must encourage each other ;)
Someone asks:
I am trying to write a really good story and it has but i have been at a writers block for weeks and I am stumped at where to put my characters next.
Any suggestions on how to get rid of it?
My Answer:
Well, since you waited enough already and it STILL hasn't come, I suggest writing exercises unrelated to your books. Those can be found on the internet. You could also read (though I assume you've done so already). You could also have interviews with your characters (something I always find helpful) and get to know them better. Listening to music sometimes inspires me to write a scene. :) Good luck!
Someone Asks:
Throughout my English courses, I have seen a correlation of the mistakes I often insert into my pieces of writings. For example, I tend to put adverbs, adjectives, etc. in the wrong areas. I have "awkward" sentences. I have "tense shifts". I have sentence fragments.
Could anyone please define those phrases/words and tell me how to improve them?
And could anyone please tell me how to generally write better? Apparently to a friend who has a Canadian GPA of 9.6, my writing skillz is equivalent of that to a 12th grader C: I'm sort of pleased by that since I'm in gr 9...
However I still feel like I'm lacking in my writing skills :/ some people write so...so... GOOD!
please tell me tips on how to be a better writer, and define those definitions and tell me how I can improve upon them C:
My Answer:
First off, be professional and don't spell skills, skillz.
I'm also a 9th grader (going into 10th) and the best advice I can give you is to read. Read classics, read the books from the genres you plan to write about, just read. As you read, you'll get a feel for how things are supposed to sound so while you write, you can say, "Hey, this doesn't sound right." and fix it. Also as you read, you'll begin to be influenced by different styles so that when you begin to write, you will have your own "style".
That's how I did it.
I'm also a 9th grader (going into 10th) and the best advice I can give you is to read. Read classics, read the books from the genres you plan to write about, just read. As you read, you'll get a feel for how things are supposed to sound so while you write, you can say, "Hey, this doesn't sound right." and fix it. Also as you read, you'll begin to be influenced by different styles so that when you begin to write, you will have your own "style".
That's how I did it.
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