Girl Writers and Readers discussion

Any tips on writing?

One is if you have an idea for a book, right it down as soon as you can so you don't forget it.
Another is if you have a Pinterest, you can use it for character and setting ideas.

Good idea.

If you don't have any ideas. Just write. You will come up with something eventually!

I also saw a quote somewhere that said "Write the book you want to read." I thought that was interesting.

That is pretty smart.

Plan your book first. Write down all the chapters and what's going to happen in those chapters so that your book doesn't lag or pass too quickly. Make sure everything is evenly spread out in the book.

Good idea!I have a hard time doing that because i like getting right into things!

Oh Zoe thats such a good idea!

When you get to the 'sagging' middle don't stop keep writing. Push through it.

Plan your characters out. Avoid making the character perfect without any flaws.

Also, have the ending in mind so you know what your story is aiming for.

Good idea. Planning out your characters is so important. Read Writing Magic to get some ideas.

I like to keep a notebook of every single detail of every character, no matter how minor, so that way if I forget even the smallest detail, I'll be able to look back and not ruin the characters persona.

Sydney- that's what I like to do too!!

I have done it for most of my characters but not all. I need to do all.

Well, the tips I mostly have is instead of telling someone something draw it. (not literally) but with words. Like instead of saying The flower was pink, you could say it stood there. Waving in the wind. Its pink color standing out against the green grass. Make reader use their imagination.

That's a great idea! Thanks, i'll have to use that more :)

Your welcome. :)

Good idea

I have heard that instead of making people just read it. Make them see it!

If you're not confident in your writing skills,try using prompts,you can find a lot on the net. Then make up short scenarios either for your own characters,or maybe even characters that already exist,and get someone from the fandom to read it to check if you managed to capture the characters' personalities and keep it constant.

great idea! I like that!

Good idea!

Some things to avoid in writing:
-Sitting down at a computer and writing nonsense to fill up pages (I do this ALOT)
-Assuming your first draft is perfect. (it took me a long time to realize my first draft was awful and I might even have to re-write.

Helpful writing tips
-Write in the writing style you are comfortable with. If you are one of those short, simple present tense writers, don't force your writing to be descriptive and in the past tense.
- If you can't think of anything, just read any book you particularly enjoyed. or you could listen to music.
- DON"T PROCRASTINATE. It will only make things worse.
- End when the ending feels right. Don't drag it so long the book becomes boring.
- Think of a loose plot line. It really helps. ( I honestly don't know how my book might end, but I have a brief idea of how I might make the ending like. )
- Make your characters relatable, strong, independent, or any other redeeming quality. Make them... likable. Or whatever traits you find nice.
- Enjoy your writing. if you are in a mood when you don't want to write, well, your writing won't be as good as it would be if you were in a good, focused mood.

Nice!! I will use this.

Good ideas!

Yup.

thanx..they're good.

"Do not think, just write."

One day I wake up,get random inspiration,write a random story for a skit at school. I was one of 5 people from my class selected to write a script for a competition. I'd never written a script before so I first sent in a story to see if I should even bother with a script. I'd been pondering for days before I suddenly got an idea and finished it in an hour. In my honest opinion,it was unique but completely random,and guess who got selected -_-;
So the main point to this boring drabble is -
Do any of you guys have tips on converting a story to a script?
Sorry I'm not giving tips but rather asking for some.

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i don't know if this would work but still..try imagining the situation as in real life .
and try acting out the situation ..like what would you say naturally if you were in the characters place.


ps. the time duration is only 7 min.

sometimes if u think of an interesting way to start your story, but u don't know where its going, write it down so u can come back to it later

If you get stuck go on Pinterest and look up writing prompts. There are really good ones that will help inspire you!

Thanks!

These prompts seem like really great ways to get over writers block. My biggest problem right now is not coming up with ideas but laying them out. I have a beginning and then I have an end but I missing the middle part. I guess that is where planning comes in. :)

All these tips are great glad I joined the group!

Good. Yay!

Just keep writing. DON'T STOP when you get writers block!

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:)

If you are stuck at a part and have no idea of what to write, start at another part.

any advice for when you friend throws away your only copy of your almost finished book

I have no idea.

To make a character more likable, and round, add a detail that seems out of place, or strange. For instance, a character who is very serious, and wears black a lot, but she wears a pink heart necklace every day, or someone who is always covered in mud, but still always smells like lavender. People aren't simple nor do they follow a single theme, so let your characters get complicated and strange. As long as it doesn't get ridiculous, they will seem more real to the reader. This goes for personality as well, so, if our serious character enjoys bathroom humor, or knock knock jokes.

Good idea! I love it!!!
And also, to make up a character and make sure they are the same throughout the whole book or short story have a page about them in your writing journal or what ever you use. Have what color their hair, eyes..... are. That way you won't forget.

Write down an idea as soon as it comes to you! You don't want to forget it! :D

Amazing tip.

Aηηα wrote: "Write down an idea as soon as it comes to you! You don't want to forget it! :D"

i do that when i get a random idea in my head that doens't come from a drawing

Cool!!

Also, keep a list of your characters looks and personality, for example, write down the color of their hair, eyes, and skin, as well as their weaknesses and strengths. This will help you develop the character more, as well as remember how you first pictured them. Also if you have a Pinterest, you can look up character inspiration, and find a picture that matches how you picture your character. That helps also.