writing stories

[Rides4Him]

The thing you need to know about writing stories is that you have to get people's attention by writing a great story. First, pick a topic that you like. Then, get an idea what you want to write about. Next, get charactrs to write about. Then, start writing the story. Some people will like it.

 

[rosemerry]

Some things to keep in mind:

1. The first time you write your story is to get it done. This is your rough draft plot holes, grammatical errors, flat characters and lack of description are not important. The important thing is to get the story/idea on paper.

2. Rewrite. Fix your characters, grammar, description and plot.

3. Give your manuscript to some people who will read your story and tell you what they don't like about the story and what works for them. You want people who will be honest and not just tell you it's good because you wrote it. Tell them to grab the pen and write on the manuscript.

4. When your lovely volunteers have finished critiquing your story thank them for their time and effort. Read what they wrote about the story and rewrite. If you have three people pointing out the same problem then you probably need to fix it. If you only have one person who didn't like it then hey it's your call. Remember it's your story.

Have fun and don't become discouraged.

 

[curlyblue]

Thanks for the advice guys

 

[Tariel]

Can I add to this?

 

[Tariel]

Never take criticism personally. I know that there are many people who do, and that is honestly one of the worst things for your writing.

You don't have to actually act on what people tell you, but at least listen to them; you just might learn a thing or two about your work.

 

[rosemerry]

I'm in full agreement with you there. If someone doesn't like what you write that doesn't mean they are attacking you. Writing truly does take a tough skin to stay in it and stay positive.

 

[GK]

Sometimes it means the writing needs work.
Sometimes it means the reader is a jerk.

 

[thenewageriseth]

Word up!

 

[Tariel]

Sometimes it means the writing needs work.
Sometimes it means the reader is a jerk.

or both