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Post by Oliveman on Jul 14, 2007 4:28:22 GMT -5
I was wondering, what is the biggest thing for everyone that you are aware you need to work on in order to become a better writer? Or perhaps several big things! We’re all about recognizing where to self-improve, here.
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DamaNegra
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Post by DamaNegra on Jul 14, 2007 17:09:02 GMT -5
I seriously need to get to work on writing. I just can't find the motivation to write (because of personal issues).
And self-esteem. There's a voice in my head telling me everything I write sucks.
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Kosui
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Post by Kosui on Jul 14, 2007 18:03:22 GMT -5
I get that too, the little voice that woon't go away. My secret for getting by it...i don't show people my writing until i have gone over it at least a dozen times and edited it WAY too much. It seems to help me if i can assure myself that the writing isn't as terrible as i first thought. I really hate writers block...i can't write a scene and if i don't have the scene them the plot will die...any ideas?
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DamaNegra
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Post by DamaNegra on Jul 14, 2007 18:10:37 GMT -5
I really hate writers block...i can't write a scene and if i don't have the scene them the plot will die...any ideas? I don't really understand your question. Do you mean that sometimes you can't write a scene and move on with the plot? If that's the case, just write: "Here this and that happens" and move on until you can find the words you need to write it. Sometimes, the great way to write a scene comes after you've written the next thing. Or at least, that is what has happened to me.
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Post by eliflauta on Jul 14, 2007 19:46:54 GMT -5
My biggest difficulty is sitting down and writing the idea down. Sometimes it comes out as music instead, which is just as marvelous if not better (*hides just in case of mob*), but generally I let my ideas flit around my mind until someone else persuades me (aka forcefully makes me) sit at the computer or at a desk and write it.
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Post by incorrigiblemoron on Jul 15, 2007 1:24:25 GMT -5
I almost never finish what I've started. And, I'm usually dissatisfied with whatever I turn out, and I'll just delete the whole thing. Yeah, that's basically my problem. And also, those who have read my works conclude that there is always a hint of death in all my pieces. Which is something I like, really.
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Post by Oliveman on Jul 15, 2007 3:19:15 GMT -5
One thing I really need to work on is natural storytelling ability. My pacing, specifically. I can never seem to write a story that flows in a natural way and entices people to read it. I'm working on this skill, though!
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Post by dangerjane on Jul 15, 2007 11:26:10 GMT -5
Diversification (excuse the hugeass word, I swear I'm not trying to sound smart). I don't necessarily like the eerie similarities between my WIP #1 (editing) and WIP #2 (first draft). In theme and all that. I think what I need is to finish the second and give it to a not-very-critical beta reader to ask those kinds of questions without getting way more feedback than I need, for the stage I'm in.
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Post by kcsifi on Jul 15, 2007 11:53:37 GMT -5
I'm stuck in poetry and short-short story mode. I love reading longer novels, but can't imagine writing one!
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Turtle07
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Post by Turtle07 on Jul 17, 2007 13:09:30 GMT -5
Sticking to an idea. I can come up with one idea and start it, then in the middle I come up with a totally new idea and start working on that one and forget my other idea.
I also can't seem to make any of my ideas work.
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Post by temerity on Jul 17, 2007 20:58:37 GMT -5
...avoiding cliche and constructing a good plot. (I think) I can do dialogue and characterization andeverything, but when it comes to weaving the different parts together I guess I need some serious assistance!!
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Post by eliflauta on Jul 20, 2007 11:03:54 GMT -5
I almost never finish what I've started. And, I'm usually dissatisfied with whatever I turn out, and I'll just delete the whole thing. Yeah, that's basically my problem. And also, those who have read my works conclude that there is always a hint of death in all my pieces. Which is something I like, really. I'm so ashamed. I wrote and completed my first novel between ages of 10-12, gave it to my mom for Christmas, and she never read it. I got so mad that I deleted it. *is horribly depressed* At least I've kept my new novel even though I've given it to five people and, to my knowledge, only one has attempted reading it. I STILL HAVE FAITH THAT I CAN EDIT IT TO BECOME AMAZING!
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reenkam
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Post by reenkam on Jul 22, 2007 20:10:27 GMT -5
I guess I need to work on writing stuff that other people want to read...or something. I usually just write whatever I want. And people always say, Your writing is good...but I wish this character did this instead of this. I kind of want to say, Well, they didn't, get over it, but I don't want to be mean...
Oh, I should work on my typos, too. Definitely the typos.
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Post by xxchristinaxx on Sept 16, 2007 16:42:06 GMT -5
I know the main thing I need to work on is skipping around the tenses. I have a nasty tendency to bounce from past and present tense, occassionally doing so in a single sentence. It's awful.
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Kyle
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Post by Kyle on Sept 16, 2007 22:07:50 GMT -5
I want to work on everything. As a specific, though, I think my biggest area for improvement is in describing how things look.
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