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Post by Carissa on Jan 11, 2008 22:24:03 GMT -5
We're not all perfect authors. Even an author like JK Rowling does have weaknesses. So here, let's share them. What are your writing weaknesses? My turn first, my writing weaknesses are: 1. Writer's Block! Yup, that's true 2. Sometimes I write stories without considering plots. That certainly would mess up the whole story  3. Finishing a novel. Somehow it's not because I'm no longer interested to finish it. It's just I don't have any ideas what more to write about (that's because I write without writing the plot first  ) I actually have more weaknesses. But I guess I should just wrote 3 first |
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Post by ~*~Triquetra~*~ on Jan 11, 2008 22:57:08 GMT -5
I have many, but I will only list a few.
1) My friends are my life, and they draw me a lot from my writings.
2) Writers' Block and Writers' Cramp. (I usually write my stories out first)
3) Plots. Sometimes I can never think of one.
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Post by Carissa on Jan 11, 2008 23:26:53 GMT -5
Yup, I think writer's block is indeed part of an author's life *sigh*. Some of my close friends do write. I think they're the ones who inspire me to become an author.
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Post by ~*~Triquetra~*~ on Jan 11, 2008 23:38:59 GMT -5
It is between Novelist or Doctor for me. I could be either.
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Post by Carissa on Jan 12, 2008 1:37:49 GMT -5
Wow, that's cool
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Post by Vara on Jan 13, 2008 3:02:33 GMT -5
Hehe, weaknesses. That's me all over.
1. Writer's Block. You guys know all about it.
2. Perhaps because I'm a Gemini, or what have you, but I lost interest in things very easily. I start writing something with full blown enthusiasm...then I get a new idea and toss out the last one. My 'my documents' folder on this computer is full of unfinished stories. I have a desk drawer full of notebooks and pads full of plot points, character profiles and chapters.
3. Everyone else is going for three.... I can't seem to write a story unless it has something based in the fantasy or supernatural genre. I find that it really helps push the plot line, even if your character interactions begin to block you out. |
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Post by Carissa on Jan 13, 2008 4:55:05 GMT -5
My suggestions: 1. Try not to write a new story while you still haven't finished one. Try to focus on one story you're writing. In this case, you're going to need a plot. Yes, that will help you finish your story shortly  2. OK, this is for number 3. I know you're pretty good in supernatural or fantasy. But as an author, you need to remember that readers will soon get bored in that genre. They want something different from your works. So try to learn how to make non-supernatural theme. Then you can write at least non-supernatural story. I know this is hard for you to try, since you're into supernatural stuffs. You can try by start reading non-supernatural stories so you'll get the idea of what to write. |
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Post by faithdamore on Jan 20, 2008 1:43:23 GMT -5
1) Yeah yeah... we've heard it all before... writers block
2) Sticking with things. I tend to find that my stories bore me. I will get part way through one, say... 55 pages, then I just lose interest. It's very frustrating.
3) I get side tracked. I do a lot of writing things, writing is my life, but one of my favorite past times is role playing. I get lost in the stories I find. I just keep role playing and don't write. I frustrates me like nothing else!
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