tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post2037166294202374919..comments2023-10-31T11:53:56.276-04:00Comments on The 828: A discouraged writer in need of some advicePaige Woinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07204238243107594354noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post-75701568783840393472012-05-25T19:34:23.450-04:002012-05-25T19:34:23.450-04:00Thank you guys for the wonderful advice!Thank you guys for the wonderful advice!Paige Woinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204238243107594354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post-53803147280662649372012-05-25T10:12:43.176-04:002012-05-25T10:12:43.176-04:00Paige,
Hello!! It has been a long time since we ha...Paige,<br />Hello!! It has been a long time since we have talked, and you know you can always come to me if you are having writer's blog or if you have any questions. We do technically live in the same area! :)The Divine Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032478454040909270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post-69185162012575718022012-05-19T20:27:34.359-04:002012-05-19T20:27:34.359-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post-57843702301265937322012-05-19T20:27:22.707-04:002012-05-19T20:27:22.707-04:00Eek, sounds like a bit of a slump...and some of it...Eek, sounds like a bit of a slump...and some of it definitely sounds familiar.<br /><br />Okay, first, here's something I've learned - <b>don't compare yourself to the pros</b>. We're teenagers! We're just starting out! We're not going to be as epically amazing as John Green and Markus Zusak; not yet, at least. You need to give yourself time to learn and grow into your writing. And on that subject, this video is priceless, and I think you should watch it - like, now. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyhv80HDSj4" rel="nofollow">CLICKY CLICKY CLICKY!</a><br /><br />And second, I do have some advice for you on finishing novels. <i>No matter how much you doubt yourself, keep on trucking.</i> Paige, when you finally finish a novel, you are going to be psyched. And it's going to give you a huge buzz of self-confidence. It doesn't matter if it's good or not (because <b>all first drafts suck!</b>) It doesn't even matter if you never look at it again. JUST KEEP WRITING. And DON'T STOP until you reach "the end"!<br /><br />With <i>The Sandcastle's Way</i>, my mom kept me on task. She kept me motivated and inspired as I wrote it, and she wouldn't let me quit; I kept on it until I finished. <b>If you want, I'd be happy to be your motivator!</b> And I could be tough with you, if you want me to. ;) So yes, I'll be your writing buddy! Shoot me an email or tweet me or something. :)<br /><br />And best of luck to you, Paige! I know you can do it if you really, really try. It's going to be hard, trust me, but you <i>can</i> do it. In fact, when you get some time, just sit down and open up your novel! Sometimes, it seems like you have no inspiration and no motivation, but all it takes is sitting down to write to get the juices flowing again. You're just out of practice - you'll get the hang of it again!<br /><br />Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post-84353249589336839132012-05-17T20:59:26.963-04:002012-05-17T20:59:26.963-04:00DO something the novel that would add suspense, or...DO something the novel that would add suspense, or surprise the reader. Have someone die, have someone get into a freak accident and someone has to care for them who hates them or something. I don't know exactly what your story is about, but based on the descriptions of the characters I cant tell it has to do with your former friend.... I think. If you can email me a short summary of what you have written so far, I would be happy to help you continue your novel :)Conversehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971018504778767949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post-48274730780248882122012-05-14T11:09:07.186-04:002012-05-14T11:09:07.186-04:00I know exactly how you feel, because I'm in th...I know exactly how you feel, because I'm in the same place right now. I can get about halfway through a book, then just run out of ideas. <br />I've never finished a book, and it kills me. Everyone who has completed one, it feels like they have more potential to be a writer. It makes me feel like I am not worthy, because I can't finish a book. <br /><br />Writers block is the worst thing in the world, and my suggestion would be that you go on Google and google something random like "pizza" or "baseball." <br />Find a picture and take it for inspiration. Who are the people in the picture? What are they doing there? What is their life story? Write down little details about them, and then pick up those details and work with them. <br /><br />Another thing I do when I have writers block (and time), is go outside into your yard and write about something you see. Start writing about that tree, or your old playset. Give them life, and then if they can, morph them into teenagers, and give them crushes, evil teachers, and secret keeping best friends. <br /><br />Good luck, I know how horrible writer's block is. I hope this helps! If you want to talk, my email is always open!<br />~LydiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post-84761141177856383472012-05-13T15:22:26.033-04:002012-05-13T15:22:26.033-04:00The only cure I know of for writer's block is ...The only cure I know of for writer's block is writing.<br /><br />xo,<br />Jessica @ <a href="http://cubettescorner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of a Beautiful Soul</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252582900194527995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post-40023849028717315292012-05-13T14:06:34.526-04:002012-05-13T14:06:34.526-04:00Hey! :) I can see you're stuck, and I complete...Hey! :) I can see you're stuck, and I completely know the feeling. Is it not absolutely mind scorching when you can't find the right words, the right line? What you are lacking in, my friend, is a something my writing buddy Wind and I like to call "stardust". You are running low on stardust, correct? So, first of all, I offer you "Keep Holding On" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gcrx2Ab0FM). Second, I suggest doing some things that you know have inspired you in the past - whether it be a fantastic song or two, a fun activity, a memorable sight, a crazy idea - and repeat those actions. Third, place yourself in the part of your characters. Ask yourself, "What is next?" If that doesn't work, use the good old method we usually associate with the SATs - process of elimination. Who is going to die? Who is going to change? Will anyone die? Will there be something completely ridiculous that nobody else could have seen - a bit of deus ex machina? You could even write the story in the one way you cannot imagine it being told - write it horribly. "Then, out of the sky, came a legion of flying pigs. One pig - a green one - was being ridden by a red imp screaming, 'Give me back my cupcakes!' [insert main character's name here] screamed back, 'Never!' and pulled out a water gun." Something ridiculous like that might lead you to a good idea. Ask yourself more questions! Where will everyone be in 20 years? When they look back at this moment, what will they think? If you were them, what would you do? What would you hope to happen (then do the exact opposite)! These are just some ideas. If you want more, just tell me and we can chat via Google or some other instant messaging machine.<br />Lots of Stardust,<br />AmiAmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917627311739935595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647188858325056022.post-77678753954201876192012-05-13T14:03:59.031-04:002012-05-13T14:03:59.031-04:00Whenever I can't write, I just scan through pi...Whenever I can't write, I just scan through pictures on my WeHeartIt account to get some inspiration. Usually pictures help spark an idea.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454383106349892388noreply@blogger.com