what are the chances of me making it in fiction writing?

Question

i haven't read much. i've read many Enid Blyton's books when i was young, a few novels recently. any my english is not perfect as it is not my first language. i'm 17 year old indian boy.

should i give up? i tend to get stuck a lot while writing.

*and my english

Answer 1

dont give up

Answer 2

If writing's your thing, nothing should stop you.

Don't give up. Keep practicing. That's the only way you'll ever get better - practice makes perfect. Same thing goes for your English. You're obviously not *horrible* since you're question is perfectly readable, so a few grammar classes in college will be good for you. It's not too hard ... but then again, the only languages I speak are English and the language of girls.

And just because you get stuck doesn't mean you can't do it. How about listing all the ideas that come to you in a notebook, and then coming back to one when you're in the mood to write? That way, you'll have a pretty good idea of what you're working with. And try planning it out a little, like events or twists.

Good luck!!

Answer 3

So many people of Indian origin, as well as other Asian people, have become great writers in the Anglo-American tradition. Don't worry about "making it." You are very young for a writer. Begin by reading a lot, and writing. And don't worry too much about getting stuck. For a reading list, look up winners of the Booker Prize in England and of the Pulitzer Prize in America. (You will notice many people of Indian descent, men and women, who have won these awards. Not all of them are well-regarded in India, however! Quite a few are considered rebels -- not unusual for writers, or artists in general.) Read the books, then read about their authors. Many had to overcome huge obstacles before they became successful.

They say it takes about ten years of hard work to build expertise in any field. I think there is a lot of truth in that.

Answer 4

If you feel a *need* to write, by all means do so, even if it never becomes a profession.

On the other hand, very few people actually make a living at writing fiction - I'd certainly not recommend it as a profession to try unless you felt *drawn* to it. I've known plenty of people who were carpenters or plumbers who just had the attitude of "it's a job". You don't have that option as a writer.

Answer 5

Keep trying. You can make it. Just persevere.
Have a look at "Writing fairy stories", by Allison Wonderland.
She gives a whole insight into writing.
Submit a small work to www.writersguild.com As them for an appraisal. It is free. It will be critical - but that is What you need.
Jolly good luck. Hope you succeed.
Send me a copy of your First Book. Look forward to reading it.

Answer 6

It's a hard way to make a living, and you should definitely read more--but no one who's 17 should be giving up on anything.

Answer 7

You cant write without guide, on line, so serach google this site:WRITERS ON LINE WORKSHOP.
another is AUTHOR ASSIST COM.
or join STUMBLEUPON.