I'm working on a story that I'd love to publish (or even get turned into a movie- sci-fi channel or otherwise). Has anyone done this before and what advice/tips would you offer?
2006-06-20 05:46:48 · 8 answers · asked by accreation_atl 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Science fiction author Theodore Sturgeon wrote "A good science fiction story is a story about human beings, with a human problem, and a human solution, that would not have happened at all without its science content."
2006-06-20 07:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by vrocampo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have something underlying your story. What is it REALLY about? Too many sci-fi writers come up with a good scientific basis or premise, and then think that's all they need to do. Make sure your characters are developed and likeable, and that your story has an emotional core.
2006-06-20 12:50:12 · answer #2 · answered by -j. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Plenty of imagination and constant wailing on it.
I'm still working on one that was started 2 years ago, and it may end up taking me another 2-3 to finish. (When you're looking at 400-500K words total, you have to plan things ahead delicately. I'm presently sitting on Chapter 131, with 226,261 words. This is my third-largest novel to date in the last 10 years.)
2006-06-20 21:34:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-21 21:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out "The Fantasy Novelist's Exam" at rinkworks.com
It is supposed to be a joke but it can help you weed out over-used ideas.
2006-06-20 14:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by amymame 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it's not like anything else anyone has done. It's better to be original. Good luck to you!
2006-06-20 12:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by pouncival2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a writer I would say let your mind run wild, dream up the strangest shtt then make it work in your story!
2006-06-20 15:00:30 · answer #7 · answered by Nanjadufrance 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
horror or paranormal
2006-06-20 12:54:04 · answer #8 · answered by Morgan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋