2007-10-03 02:52:21 · 15 answers · asked by emmanuel a 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It has been done - with great success. But it's not going to be easy:
"Christopher Paolini’s abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at 15. Now 19, he lives with his family in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he is at work on Eldest, the next volume in the Inheritance trilogy.
On writing
Writing is the heart and soul of my being. It is the means through which I bring my stories to life.
Eragon is the first novel in the Inheritance trilogy. I started this book when I was fifteen, after several failed attempts composing other stories. It has been an incredible learning experience, and not only in writing. The greatest lesson it taught me was that clear writing is a direct result of clear thinking. Without one you cannot have the other.
Eragon is an archetypal hero story, filled with exciting action, dangerous villains, and fantastic locations. There are dragons and elves, sword fights and unexpected revelations, and of course, a beautiful maiden who's more than capable of taking care of herself.
Within the pages of this book is a whole land, Alagaësia, for you explore. You may take fancy to Tronjheim, the city-mountain the dwarves have built, or perhaps the mysterious forest Du Weldenvarden. Either way, there are more than enough marvels here for even the most accustomed reader of fantasy.
Eragon is the culmination of several years of intense labor. When I graduated from high school, I wanted to write a pure, dyed-in-the-wool hero story. So I immediately plotted out a trilogy based on my ideals of the archetypal maturation plot. In retrospect, it might not have been the wisest thing—undertaking such a huge project as my first book—but as they say, you can only learn through doing.
For me, the time I spend plotting out a novel is more important than the actual writing. If you don’t have a good story, it’s exceedingly unlikely that a good book can be pulled from the morass of ideas floating around in your brain. Typing out Eragon was a rather straightforward affair once I had the plot firmly in hand—though I did spend some time revising Eragon and Murtagh’s flight to the Varden because of some fuzzy thinking before reaching that segment.
The real torture with Eragon came in the editing. I discovered that editing is really another word for someone ruthlessly tearing apart your work with a big smile, all the while telling you that it will make the book so much better. And it did, though it felt like splinters of hot bamboo being driven into my tender eyeballs."
All the best - hold onto your dream but also WORK at it. It can happen if you have the talent and the determination, the drive to persevere.
2007-10-03 03:28:14 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what your question is. Are you asking if it is possible for you to write a fantasy novel? If that is your question, then my answer is absolutely. Have you ever heard of the book Eragon that inspired the movie and the video game etc? I believe it came out a year or so ago and was written by a 15 yr old! It is absolutely possible. He is now a millionaire. Write your novel. Go for your dreams. Good luck!
I attached the wikipedia link that tells all about him below!
2007-10-03 02:57:47 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Start with an idea and go from there. I know a young lady that wrote a play at the age of 13. She is currently working on a novel.
Eragon was written by a 15 year old.
Don't rush, develop your ideas and don't be afraid to revise as you go.
Good luck
2007-10-03 02:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by Smiley 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! With a fantasy novel, the sky's the limit! And age has no bearing on the fact either....go ahead and have fun with it!
2007-10-03 07:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by converse_girl91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then do it. Christopher Paolini (author of Eragon) started writing at age 15 and published Eragon 5 years later. Age is just a number
2007-10-03 02:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by Zach 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
artistic/creative talent doesnt come with age... in fact i started writing mine when i was 10. your young ideas will be a fresh addition to literature. target readers at your age bracket. writing is giving away a part of the author. share it to the world and dont be afraid to fly with your imagination.
prepare an abstract of your work first by laying an outline to follow. after the outline fill it out with details. play with words. communicate well. describe every details as if you were living your dream. embed lessons in your novel that readers can relate to at this times and at their age.
2007-10-03 03:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by fortune a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Open up your mind, it is a fantasy novel. Break the limit of logic, age and everything normal.
2007-10-03 02:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Age is nothing compare to your passion. You should start from below before you morph into a good writer, and who knows I might buying your novel someday?
2007-10-03 02:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by Crayon Shin Chan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started writing books when I was about your age. It's really fun and I know do that for a living.
2007-10-03 03:20:57 · answer #9 · answered by adm_twister_jcom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
:] thts really cool what do you want it to be about (other than fantasy lol) i LOVE those kinds of novels and everyones always looking for a good one
is it gonna be a Y.A or kid book?
go for it :]
2007-10-03 03:37:03 · answer #10 · answered by Nina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋