This Weekend I Am Going To Write My Own Novel Or Short Story (Fiction/ Crime/Thriller/Fantasy One Of These Genre's) And I Was Wondering If Any Of You Have Any Tips On Writing?
2007-08-17 03:33:59 · 9 answers · asked by The Super Geek 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Do it everyday.
Set a routine and stick to it. The hardest thing to do in the beginning is continue on, especially after the novelty of the first few days passes. It's even worse when you get stuck.
Good luck.
2007-08-17 03:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by imtooboredforwords 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the tips given here are really good ones. Start off with a short story and then flesh it out by adding character information and description of places and people. Every paragraph should have purpose. It could be to add character information, plot devices or atmosphere, but it should add something.
If you decide to write a mystery, you are going to need two, three or even four different mysteries, the real one and at least one other to lead the reader a bit astray. The readers of mysteries like to try to figure out what's going to happen. Drag a few false plots through the story to make it interesting to the readers.
2007-08-17 11:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are just a few tips I got from http://mr.schoolsuccess.tripod.com in the quick tips section:
Vary sentence length: Vary sentence length to keep your reader interested in your writing.
Use simple words: Don’t use words that are overly complex and confusing. There is an exception to this rule. If you are using terminology related to the topic.
Use phrases to describe. Don’t waste words
Use only common abbreviations: For example, don’t use “PC” if you mean politically correct and not computer.
Use short quotes that flow and is relevant
2007-08-17 14:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by mr.schoolsuccess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with a plot, this might sound cheesy but you do. then build characters corresponding to the roles they have within the plot. i tend to look firstly at the end of the story and then working to that climax/ending from the start. The writing the end first is great because while writing you know the end your leading up to (J K Rowling is a popular example) she wrote the last chapter first. if you need any more tips email me: luke.haze@gmail.com
2007-08-17 10:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by lukeh466 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this article will save you time, point you in the right direction, and help you write a novel in 100 days or less.
2007-08-17 10:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by Indiana Frenchman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put aside time for writing.....
Don't force yourself to be done within a certain time frame, it'll take out some of the quality in my opinion.
2007-08-17 15:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by Bello Stella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tip no. 1: Don't Use A Capital For Every Word.
whats wrong with you.
tip no. 2: self medicate; caffeine alchohol etc, loosens the proverbial tongue.
2007-08-17 10:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by Phadria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read these books:
SELF EDITING FOR FICTION WRITERS - Rennie Browne
ON WRITING - Stephen King
THE FIRST FIVE PAGES - Noah Lukeman
2007-08-17 14:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by MysteryWriter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read some of the other novels u will get an idea...............
2007-08-17 10:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋