Can any writers help me?

Question

I am 15 yrs old and I think I have this big idea for a novel that I want to write. Thing is, I want to skip to the parts I want to write about and I can't seem to be satisfied of what I have already written. Also, every year I advance in english(grammar, symbolysim etc.) and my story seems to change into bigger and better things. I want to finish my novel in my youth but, I don't want to miss out on what it could be in a couple of yrs. Any tips from other authors out there?

Answer 1

As a writer you will never be completely satisfied with what you have written. Actually that is what writing is all about, making changes and then making more changes. At some point you have to realize you have it just about right and settle for that. Skipping to the parts you want to write is not awful but it entails going back to fill in the blanks later and they, the blanks, will lead to more changes as you go. As for wanting to finish it now or later, don't concern yourself with that. Write it, and you will know when you have finished it if it was worth doing. Some things never get a publisher so you must write to please yourself first. Then if it languishes in a drawer somewhere you will still be pleased with it. Who knows, you might finish it while you are young and publish it twenty years later. Just keep at it and you'l be fine.

Answer 2

Why keep writing the same story over and over again? Put the finishing touches on this one, let someone you trust read it, and write another story. Go back to that one if you have learned something from writing the next story, but writing the same story is like walking around in the same circle. You are covering ground, you are getting to know that ground like the back of your hand, but are you really getting anywhere? I'm not suggesting you give up on the story or quit. Give it a rest and try something new. Go back to it when you have finished the new project and look at the story yourself from the eyes that have been through that new experience. Best of luck no matter what you decide to do and I hope this helps.

P.S., just thought of a little mental exercise you can do to gain some perspective. Try writing from the point of view of another character in the story. Maybe that will give you the back side of the story you're looking for. Even if you don't use what you write from that perspective, it might help you to flash out the world you are trying to create on that page.

Answer 3

I was told that it is quite impossible to write a novel you can actually be satisfied with unless you have the experience. Start writing short stories. Then write a masterpiece while you're at it or when you're ready. This way you can also gain the patience you will need since novels take some years more to get published. Hope this helps!

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Answer 4

Ahh...the wonders of youth. To be 15 again!

Egads!

Whatsa meesa thinking?!? (lol)

Sorry, had a Jar Jar Binks moment. :0)

If you skip to the parts that you only want to write, how are you going to be able to communicate to the reader on what the beginning and some parts of the middle is all about?

As you get better experienced in writing, your perspective and writing skills evolve. Thus you ascend to the next level of writing. (Kinda like a Super Saiyan--but without that cool Goku-ish hairstyle.)

Try writing your novel the way you want to see it written. Then--as you get better--go back to the first draft (or first gen draft--as I call it) and write it even *better*.

And better still--years following.

As an example? I had four such "ascensions" over the last 10 years. In that time frame, I started seeing my novels differently each time--and found new and better ways to tell the story--without having to sacrifice the plot any.

As a result, one of my books took 13 years to complete--from start to finish. 14 prototype "partial" novels--4 rough drafts all together.

But I wasn't worried about how much time passed. I just concentrated on the *book*. And kept writing.

Answer 5

I would have to agree with the above answer.
Write to your hearts content.
If you create anything self worthy of publishing go ahead.
If you can't formulate such a novel, wait, practice, make the novel you will write the best it can be, then jump at the chance of becoming a real writer.
Its hard. It takes time. With effort there is also achievement.

Answer 6

There is no way to force yourself to finish a book you aren't ready to finish. It is nice to say you want to finish it in your youth, but your youth isn't the end of your life. It is possible that the longer you go without finishing, the more polished you become as a person and the better the book is. Youth lasts a very short time compared to what comes next. Don't rush yourself, kiddo. It will happen. Pax-C

Answer 7

write it as you go along and jot down any scenes, situations, phrases that you would like to include. as you get more inspiration/better vocabulary it will change.
i did exactly the same when i was your age. write it when everything is still fresh in your mind. there will always be bits you think you could have done better but eventually once you finish it will work out great

Answer 8

Sounds great! I'd advise taking your work to a trusted teacher (or parts to numerous teachers) to have them help edit and advise you on how it is so far. You can also read aloud to those close to you and work on whatever feedback you get -- positive and negative. And remember: always read and reread!

Answer 9

just keep at it.