I need help with a story problem?

Question

My problem is that i think up this totally awsume plot and then when i start getting everythig down on paper i get bored half way through, or the plot just drops off can anyone help me with this?

Answer 1

Try devloping your characters. In any good story, the plot is extremely important. yet, the charaters have to drive the story. If you have interesting, lively characters, they will almost write the novel for you.
Also, practice writing. Write anything. Keep a journal. The more you write, the more you develop your literary voice. In time, you will feel more comfortable writing, and it will be less bothersome to put your great plot lines down on paper.
Remember, it can take years to write a really good story. It is okay, even expected to get frustrated if you are a new writer. But just know that writing is not easy, even for accomplished authors. I found enormous inspiration reading "The Writing Life" by Annie Dillard. Read about it here: http://fmwriters.com/Visionback/Issue%202/books.htm. This book was suggested to me by author Jay Nussbaum at his book signing for "The Blue Road to Atlantis". I was in a situation like yourself and I took his advice and read her book (and his novel, which was terrific). I now write every day and I am submitting stories all the time to agents. Keep trying, dream of your stories and characters, and write, write, write!

Answer 2

Welcome tho the stuck! Real writing for most people takes alot of work. Try getting some feedback! Talking with people some times invigorates your interest. Another possibility is consider laying the plot down along a line drawing of what the structure should be.
My last suggestion is to try journaling as the characters.

Story = the results of the characters choices.

Answer 3

Pick up a copy of Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg.

Answer 4

How about making it a 2 author story, you work until you get bored then another person a friend maybe, picks up where you left off and write until they are bored, then you go back? It could get pretty interesting!

Answer 5

It's because you are trying too hard, that's why.

You have to brainstorm, write out your ideas, and then begin writing your novel. But most beginners I know always start out too fast, too often, and as a result, they burn out, get bored, and drop off quickly without even realizing what's happened to their work.

So to avoid that, take a deep breath, relax, look at what you want to write, and evenly pace yourself. Don't rush. Let the ideas come to YOU.

Then start writing.

Answer 6

as a writer myself, i would take a break from writing a start jotting things down until i come across something very appealing and sounds really good. just make sure it makes sense and goes along with the rest of your story!! if you need any help just email me.

Answer 7

i have the same probleme sorta i think up a story then by th time i get pen and paper i forget it saim thing with songs

Answer 8

Make the story exciting, the way you want it go, but make sure it's appealing to the reader and makes sense to everyone and not just you.

Answer 9

I wish I could but I have the same damn problem

Answer 10

finish it when you get the enthusiasm back