Is writing 2 stories at the same time hard?

Question

the thing is...I have 2 idea's for stories...and i would love to start them both. For the benefit of me i think it would be better to do one then another. Plus there's one story idea that's more fun and one thats a bit moe on the serious side. I've got characters drawn for them(by me because i can draw quite well) and a storyline for both. So what do all of you think: Should i write one than the other or... both at the same time and hope for the best? ^_~

Answer 1

I'll tell you right now, I have about (holds up fingers and looks into space)...eight stories going on at the same time, and it's amazing. Absolutely amazing. Do not go one story at a time,because:

First, as you write one, or a couple, you'll become inundated with ideas for scenes and characters and situations that you probably can't fit in your current plotline. It's nice to have a bunch of other stories to mess around with and try to fit whatever you want in.

Also, it's extremely welcoming to have a great assemblage of characters sitting around, waiting for you to pay attention to them, because when one of your stories becomes impossible, or you just come to loathe it for a time (believe me, it's probably going to happen, happens to all of us), you have scores of others just waiting around and hoping to be brought to life. It's very reassuring, and gets you back on track with your first story in time.

Working on two stories at once also helps enhance them both, because by working on one, you may see errors in the other, and go to work on it, and see things you want to change in the first one. This way, you can compare them and refine them until they're excellent.

Having a backup story to fall into is one of the best cures for writer's block. Fed up with writing your serious piece and in need of a hearty laugh? Work on the funny one for a bit, so when you go back to the serious one, you will have a more light-hearted and energetic approach to it.

Writing more than one story at a time usually only works if you're not writing for a deadline, unfortunately. Though I guess you could use the second story to help keep you inspired to finish the first.

Happy writing!
Honorata

--ps, I'm so jealous of you, that you can draw your characters. what a talent.

Answer 2

It's possible to write two stories at once (well, obviously not literally at the same time, but you know what I mean!) but some people find it harder than others. In order to make a story good, you have to concentrate on it - whether having two writing projects on the go at the same time is a good idea depends on how readily you can switch from one story, one mood, one set of characters and circumstances, to another. Some people like having an alternative project to work on when their focus wanes a bit; others find it unbearably distracting. Only you can really know which sort of person you are!

As a suggestion, why not get to work on one - but first make notes on the other so you don't forget your ideas! That way you can write a draft of story one, then set it aside. You'll then have story two to occupy you while you have a cooling off period from story one, before you go back to it and see what needs revising... and doing this will give you the same break from story two. It's always useful to be able to put things aside for a while and then come back to them, after all.

Good luck, and enjoy your writing!

Answer 3

Which one seems more developed? because it would be easier to write the one that you have mapped out. So I say stick with one untill you can get the other one just as developed and then start that one after you finish, or find a way to sort of combine the two together. Check out this book
'Mystery and Manners' By Flannery O'Connor.
John Leonard from the new york times says "Sould be read by every writer and would-be writer and lover of writing"

Answer 4

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Answer 5

No, actually it's better.
I have icons for five books on my desktop.
I write a chapter or so in one, then go over to the next one and write - doing that, you allow the text you wrote earlier to clear from your mind so that you can proof-read it objectively.
You cannot proof-read your work too soon after you write it.
It's still fresh in your mind. Writings need to 'simmer in the pot' for time enough for your mind to be cleared of having written it.

Answer 6

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