I'm writing a novel but i have writers block. Can you carry on the story for me please?

Question

Luther stayed hidden in the brush of the forest, barely daring to breathe through fear of scaring away tonight’s meal. He laid in wait, his arrow notched and ready.
He was tucked away from any possible danger, his jacket blended perfectly with the forest; his piercing blue-green eyes scanned the forest floor with the distinct precision of an expert huntsman. He breathed in the scent of mouldy leaves and sodden earth and flexed his fingers on his bow, ready to act should he spy any movement in the clearing. Tahesin watched in silence. The silence was broken as a mother deer entered the clearing and, after an anxious glance, she dropped her head and began to graze. The only sound that came was that of Luther stretching the bowstring and letting go the single arrow, it’s whistling shattering the air.
The unfortunate creature pricked her ears and looked up as the arrow stuck in to her side. Tahesin clasped his hands around his ears. The doe's screams sliced through Tahesin's senses, sending a jolt through him that pierced all thought. Luther slung the bow over his shoulder and ran toward his kill and hoisted that upon his shoulder as well. “Can’t get fresher than that” he said coldly. “So what do you do with it now?” asked Tahesin huskily. “I assumed you knew how to cook it” said Luther. “You just put it over the fire and turn it so it doesn’t burn. “Here you start

Tahesin and I’ll skin it for you”.
Any suggestions. Luther is a wizard and he is looking after Tahesin because his house was destroyed. thanks for your help.

Answer 1

My dear, you don't have writer's block at all. What you have is the lack of skills required to write a novel.

I recently read a wonderful novel called The Fig Eater. In the back of the book, the author mentioned it took her NINE MONTHS of research before she began writing. That is not unusual for a novelist. I spent about four months researching and making notes for the novel I am working on right now. I am 60K words into it and STILL doing research as subjects come up.

You need to learn that you don't just sit down and start writing. I do believe that authors are born, but then they must work to hone their gift into a skill and talent. The first day you got your drivers' license, did you run down to the speedway and do 500 miles in a Formula 1 racecar? The first day you pick up a violin, do you book a concert at Lincoln Center? No - you have to work to be able to do those things. Hard work.

You need to put this writing aside and start over again. You need to work on character studies. Detailed character studies. You have none at this point. Your characters have no character. Then you need to work on a detailed outline that includes one central plot that runs through your story like a spine and subplots and backstories that hold it together and keep it moving forward. What you have right now is just a little situation. There is no plot there at all.

If you were in one of my writing classes, you would be writing short stories, not novels, at this point. You need training.

Once you have put some homework into your idea, you will find that you are much more capable of writing a lengthy piece like a novel.

I cannot imagine anyone taking over and writing for you. I sure wouldn't. I am much too busy writing my own new novel (I have done four already) and ghostwriting for a major sport star (I've written three children's books for him so far).

If you go to my profile you will find I star all great Q and A regarding writing and publishing. You will find my standard formula for writer's block there. I posted it for someone yesterday.

I would also suggest you read Stephen King's masterwork On Writing. He states in there in order to be a great writer you must first become a great reader. And that means reading in ALL genre. What I see here is somewhere between Piers Anthony and the Young Adult Anne Mc Caffrey books. You need to read classics. Your lack of reading shows = a lot.


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They're, Their, There - Three Different Words.

Careful or you may wind up in my next novel.

Pax - C

Answer 2

You are telling the story more than showing it. As a result, you don't draw the reader in.

Recommended reading: The Fiction Writing Series from Writers Digest Books.

Answer 3

I'd repost in > Sports > Outdoor Recreation > Hunting

There are some good ol boys that will give ya some great ideas. Of course you'll have to rewrite it so it will make more sense and be entertaining.

Answer 4

You might like to start with "The Elements of Style" Strunk and White, or "On Writing" Steven King.