I'm 15 and I have an idea for a book, but am I too young to get it published?Plus I don't know if it's good

Question

I have what I think is a good idea for a story - however - I don't know if has already been done, and I'm not sure if I'm up to the challenge! I don't think I have a wide range of vocabulary and I don't think all my other grammar is good! What should I do? I want to try, but I don't want to be disappointed

Answer 1

A) You aren't too young.
B) Start writing it.
C) Stay in school, and use a word processing program to check spelling and grammar,
D) start sending copies of your book to pulishing companies.
E) Sometimes life is disappointing, you will never escape that

Answer 2

Well, if you want to write and if you have a good idea to write about, it's great. I think many famous writers also had doubts about their ability to write a book that would be published. I'm not sure being 15 is too young to be published because some other teenagers achieved it . Yet, I think you shouldn't think too much about publishing, just try to do the best book you can.
If you want to improve your vocabulary and grammar, I advise you to read a lot, particularly classic books but also any one you wish, reading must be a pleasure. You can also get used to write everyday. Why not having some sort of diary besides your book ? It would enable you to write everyday and it may give you some new ideas for your book. The more you read and you write, the more interesting your style will become. Get also interested in history, languages, or whatever topic that could give you more ideas.
So, just try. If you don't, you may regret it later. Even if you are not published now, your work will never be wasted time. If you really want to become a writer, you can become one

Answer 3

My best mate has worked for Waterstones for years, and here is her advice:

Don't put yourself down, write something everyday, even if it isn't part of the book, it just gets you in the habit. Read a range of different things, to give you an idea of how and what you want to write, and this will increase your vocabulary. Don't worry about grammar, just do the basics, if you book is picked up by a publisher, they will sort that out for you. And get used to disappointment, as you might get rejected loads before someone takes you on, but don't give up.
Good Luck!

My advice, which a lecturer at uni told me when I did a creative writing course, is that, when you are writing, always stop writing for the day before you reach the end of your idea. This way, when you come back to it the next day, you have some idea of what to start writing, and it doesn't seem so daunting. This makes your creative juices flow better, as well. Do you understand what I mean? I don't think I've explained that very well. Email me if you need clarification! Good Luck!

Answer 4

Spend a bit of time writing out a plan for your book, write a bit about the characters, who they are, what they are like, how the story is going to go. Speak to an english teacher at school, don't be shy, just tell them your idea, if they are interested in helping you then you have a plan to show them, they will be able to give you advice on how to go about doing the writing, and with spelling & grammar - not all authors are great an spelling and grammar so don't worry about that. It will take you a long time to write the book, and there will be times when you get really fed up - but go for it, really. If you don't, you will only regret it. I had an english teacher who wanted me to try getting some short stories published, I had a bad attitute about it at the time and have always regretted not doing it. So give it you best shot, write to loads of publishers etc, annoy people till they help you! I wish you the very best of luck.

Answer 5

First of all, the best thing you can do is write about what you know. I mean situations you know well from personal experience. If the idea has nothing to do with your life, try to put some autobiographical elements into it.
Don't be afraid to write, this will hold you back. Even if not good the second one will be better.
Try to read as many literature as possible. This will help your vocabulary and will teach you the structure.
Why don't you try some writer's lessons? This will give you the time to learn the "know how" and when you feel better about your self you start writing your own book.

Answer 6

Just write the book. It will probably be awful. So what? Your next attempt will be less awful. The next attempt after that might be not that bad.

There's only one way to become a good writer. Write a lot. You should also read a lot, but the writing part is more important. If you've got natural talent, your voice will eventually emerge.

Or, you could start with some short stories. Those are much easier to get published than novels. Lots of anthology magazines out there.

Answer 7

Have you ever read the book 'The carpet people' by Terry Pratchett? That is a great book which was started by him when he was 16 and finished when he was middle aged. Write all that you can now and if you feel that it can be improved then study hard and aim to make it a best seller in the future. There is no rush. Write what you have, go to University and study English for the grammar and vocabulary. It all takes time but you will have something to focus towards. Good luck and I hope to read your book in the future.

Answer 8

Writing is a tuff biz. There is not 1 author who hasn't been turned down repeatedly before getting published.

As far as your age goes that does not make a difference if your story is good that's all that matters.

when you use your computer it has spell check and grammar check anyway the editor will make changes to your story and chop it to pieces don't be upset just write and rewrite make it shorter or longer what ever they want remember the prize is to become a published author and get your story made into a movie so good luck and don't take rejection as if your story is not worthy

Listen to the Beatles song "Paper Back Writer"

Answer 9

The book Eragon by Christopher Paolini was written when the author was 16. It's certainly possible! Don't worry about getting it published--if you want to be a writer, then write. The more you write (and the more you READ!) the better your vocabulary will get and the more your writing skills will improve. But if you only want to write a book to get it published and make money, then don't bother. There's not much money in writing books unless you're the one in a million who makes it on Oprah.

Answer 10

Write it anyway, as a good discipline, and then set it aside for when you are a little older and have a wider vocabulary. I knew someone who published her first book at your age, but she was unusually mature for her age and had impeccable grammar and a wide vocabulary. It's possible, of course, that your book is specifically about people your age and aimed at that age of readership. Capture your ideas anyway, as you will have a certain freshness of approach which you may find it hard to achieve later on. Good luck with the writing -- and meanwhile, read as widely as possible, to improve your style.

Answer 11

Just start writing. If the book is picked up editors will help out with punctuation and grammar. There was a 15 year old boy who published a book not too long ago, Eragon. And then I believe he came out with a couple more in the series.