I had started writing a book , please help me complete it.?

Question

I HAD STARTED WRITING A BOOK WHEN I WAS 12/13 YEARS OLD BUT SOON DROPPED THE IDEA BECAUSE I FELT IT WAS TOO CHILDISH. I HAVE A LOT OF IDEAS AND I WANT TO WRITE A FICTION BOOK FOR TEENS BUT I ALWAYS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH BEGINNING OR CONTINUING. CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE? THANK YOU.

THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR ANSWERS!! BUT AS MANY PEOPLE SUGGESTED LIKE PLANNING IT OUT AND STUFF, I TRIED BUT COULDNT BECAUSE I WANT THINGS TO FLOW LIKE A STREAM THROUGHMY IMAGINATION NOT MAKE IT A PIECE OF HOMEWORK OR SOMETHING LIKE SWALLOWING A LEMON. I M SOOOOO SORRY!!!
NO OFFENSE!!

Answer 1

I have the same prob as you and I'm 13. What I do is write a little each day...like eating, plan it out and be sure to work on it each day. Find a comfy spot where your ideas bloom. As things happen to you, work them into your story...oo, hows that for good! I just thought that up and will start doing that myself!! I'd like to keep in touch with you since we're both aspiring authors. Please feel free to e-mail me at [e-mail] I'd love to hear from you and let me know how your book is going. I'll let you know what I'm working on, too!

Answer 2

Someone, somewhere said something like "a good author is one who FINISHES writing the book!" Okay... so it's not that simple, but the fact is there are no "wrong" or "right" ways - and any single author probably varies approach from book to book. You have trouble starting? So pretend you're writing the second chapter! And just imagine you're turning each page as you write so your unconscious can suggest what you might see/read next! The danger of "preparing" everything first (characters, plot, etc) is that you can easily write yourself into a corner or simply get bored with the whole process! On the other hand, it works for some people... Like I said at the beginning... just finish the thing and don't worry about whether it's "good style", "properly developed" or anything else!!!

Answer 3

That is because you dont know enough to be a disciplined writer and do the homework before you start writing. Before you put a single word on paper, you have to do the prep work. That includes a good solid outline and strong character studies. That means a lot more than saying "Susan is mean, Nancy is smart". Character studies actually flesh out your characters and make them into real people with real memories, real likes and dislikes who do real things. The more you know about your characters the better. You should know your characters so well that you know if they brush their teeth up and down or side to side and if they wear briefs or boxers. Seriously. The more you know about your characters, the more you will know how the characters rub against each other - who likes who, who hates who and why. This is how you build backstories and subplots. When you outline, use one color ink for the main plot and a different color for each of the subplots and backstories. This way you can move things around. Then train yourself to be a disciplined author and set up specific writing times for EVERY day - Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Day, whenever. Consider it your office time. Same time - every day. Try setting limits - 100 words a day, then double it, then double it again and so on. I write 2500 to 3000 words every day.

Lastly read and read and read. The more you read, the better a writer you will be. Read good things and terrible things. When you are done, analyze why you liked it or why you hated it. That will help you tremendously to develop your style.

Lastly, work hard on your grammar, sentence structure and spelling. If you can get a teacher to mentor you - even better.

Not to burst your bubble, but the typical teen books are flooding the market now. Unless you come up with something very different and exceptional, you will have a very difficult time publishing. Pax - C

Answer 4

There is no set answer for this that will work for everyone. Write when you desire to. If it is right after the first book, so what? If you feel like you want to wait and rest, mull ideas around in your head for a bit before you get started on the second. Either way is fine, and the amount of time you take, if you take a break...doesn't matter. It is all up to you, and you are the only one that can decide what you need to keep yourself writing at your best.

Answer 5

Start with an outline. Get a huge piece of paper and map out our story. Put the three main events in first and fill in the details as you think of them. Stick it right up on a wall if you have one handy. Draw it out like a comic book. Put faces to your characters, even if they are only primitive ones. Start telling your story (in pieces if you have to) to children and friends. Finally, take all of the experience you have gathered from this process and put it into your story. I think you'll find that it was in you all the time and you only had to sort it out!

Answer 6

Write about what you know and have experienced. Know what your ending will be and write back from that. Give an unexpected turn or two but keep in mind your ending and stay true to it. Write a little everyday, though you can jump around in the plot. Keep notes on character's names, looks and attitudes to give credibility to your story. Good Luck

Answer 7

Me too, im like 14 going on 15 and im workin on a book (im probably not going to get that far on it lol) but storys that i really like is story that starts out with a BANG! like really catch your attention. Storys that explan who the person is gradually through the story, or not at all! give room for the person imagination, not your idea of a character.

but thats just me.

Answer 8

Umm...finish it? It's hard to recommend anything when we have no idea what the book is about or why you're stuck. You could make whatever situation that you feel is too childish into something more mature, and you'll find it's much easier and enjoyable.

Answer 9

Everyone else's advice is great, but always remember this first: Write for your own enjoyment! If you are unhappy with it, most likely others will be too. Good Luck!

Answer 10

...?..!...how long ago was "soon" ?...

...I have noticed avatar bio's that show some posses degrees in creative and technical writing. Some of the bios themselves ...have plot of a story built right in or show a defined character, I like the ones that claim heritage, honor, and belief, ? ..! ...(excuse me , Kerbachard took over!) ..snap!

? ..! ..someone who starred this question, possesses the skill you seek. ...are your stories ...mysteries?