Whats the best way to start writing?

Question

I feel like I want to be writing, I have been out of high school for a few years, no college experience, but Im very creative, and I want to srat writing. I dont even write now. Just looking for some tips. Thank you.

Answer 1

Why don't you start keeping a journal? Write down your thoughts, your likes, your dislikes. Also, choose a word each day to add to your vocabulary. Use it in your journal and in talking.

Answer 2

Write first for yourself. Start with keeping a daily journal where you write down ideas and interesting thoughts. You can expand on these as you write.

When you come across an idea you really want to turn into a novel, get yourself a fresh notebook and start writing. DO NOT work on several projects at a time. You'll never finish anything. On the other hand, don't sweat the rough draft. This is for your eyes only. When the draft is done, you'll have to revise it. Every author does.

If you are serious about writing, you can learn more from the Fiction Writing Series at Writers Digest Books and a little book called The Elements of Style. The Elements of Style teaches proper grammar. The other books teach you the mechanics of writings. Some of the titles are "Dialogue," "Characters & Viewpoint," "Plot," "Setting," and "Action, Conflict, & Suspense." I found "Characters & Viewpoint" to be a really good read by Orson Scott Card.

Answer 3

Creative writing is something that is, from my own experience through high school and University, a personal experience.

Some people start by creating an overview of what they plan on writing. (Example: Main character Jack is searching for a job, walks into a bar and meets this undercover agent who draws him into the world of Intel. After a few near misses, Jack stumbles onto an enemy agent whom he falls in love with.)

Others prefer to star at the end since it is usually the most difficult part of a story to write, especially if you want it to be good. (Example: Jack and Jane after having been declared enemies of the states in their respective countries sneak into Canada where they settle in a small community where they can live out their lives together without fear of being recognized.)

Others like to "wing-it", creating the story a little at a time and allowing for things to develop on their own. Although the writer might have had an idea in mind when he/she started, the end product can and usually ends up being different because of the way things *landed* on the page.

In the end there are no right or wrong ways of doing a Creative Writing work - use whatever best suits you and your style.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Before you begin to write, think for a moment, what's the purpose of the document you're about to write...

Once you've got the purpose out of the way, it's time to think of the main topics. How many main topics will depend on what you're writing...is it a short article or essay, or is it an official document like a report?

One way to do this is to work backwards meaning: You just brainstorming by listing down as many points as possible for your document, say about 30 to 40 points. Do not judge if it's right or wrong during this process. The idea is to list down the points as they come to mind as soon as you can.

After that, simply divide the various points into several main points, say 5 to 7. These main points will be your main topics or chapters or sections depending on what type of document you're writing...

Now, you begin to write according to these points that you have prepared. To make sure you use the right terms in your writing, I've recently found an extremely good resource you might want to take a look:

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Answer 5

Well, you first off need to make sure you can write, in the technical sense. Just in your question alone you had a run-on sentence, and the rest are short and choppy.

Though, after that, there is no real answer to the best way to start. It's different for everyone.

You can start be outlining your ideas, then having that with you when you start writing.

Or you can just start without an aid, and see where it goes.

You can also just jot down the ideas in no real order, and refer to them when you need some help.

Just find out what works for you. Experiment with it.

Answer 6

Keep it simple. make a list of things that you want to write about. Include things you have seen or experienced or a lesson you learned about life. If something moves you, write about it. If it makes you angry, write about it. You might develop some great stories to share. Try to write down old memories and ask your older family members to tell you about when thet were kids. Everybody has a great story.

Answer 7

You might want to learn to spell better and practice some sentence structure (including tense and continuity). Writing means "writing correctly" not just musing and throwing things out there. What you write needs to have some relevence (either to you and/or to the reader you are directing your writing at) and, if at all possible, should be entertaining.

Answer 8

If you feel you should be writing, then write. A writer writes all the time; it has nothing to do with being published. You can't be a pianist without practice and you won't get to be a writer (published or not) if you don't write.

Answer 9

categorize you ideas for stories and begin to make character outlines.

be flexible to use both electronic and standard composition pad media. (transfer comp. pad stuff over when you can)

identifiy chapters / segments that can be used for websites that feature short stories.

after you get your stuff online use it to sell yourself and be open to take on a venture capitalist for your first publishing. this means you'll need to be willing to only take 15% of the profit, but you can give yourself a good deal of say into the marketing of your first hard copy published work.

Answer 10

I love to write myself,matter of fact i write some poetry, and short stories from time to time.I will pass you this tip that was given to me some years ago,write what's in your heart and be honest with yourself,let the pen and paper be your friend, and let it guide you from page to page.I wish you all the luck and hope to see one of your books in the store's soon. Good Luck.....................................