"Just as a secondary bit of advice, you don't necessarily have to start at the beginning. I think 2 books ago, the first scene I wrote was in the third chapter! But really it's up to your characters where they want be in your story. :)"
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Clare Holman-Hobbs replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"Just start off with notes, lots of notes and keep everything really informal. Just keep thinking about it a lot and then finally you'll find somewhere to begin. Don't pressurize yourself too much and most importantly, enjoy the process and…"
Abreo replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"I don't prepare anything when before I start writing, there's absolutely no point. I found on the first draft if I try to do an outline it it doesn't flow very well and everything feels forced. It works out better aiming for something…"
Amy Zukas replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"Funny, I always try to start from the beginning and write to the end, but I always end up jumping around."
Sarah Pottenger replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"It's different for everyone. Sometimes it's different for some people every time. You're not going to know what works for you until you just start writing."
Josh Firmin replied to Dimitra's discussion Book Titles... In Your Pants."The Divine Comedy, In Your Pants."
Alix Cohen replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"Begin at the beginning, keep writing until you come to the end, and stop. And if that doesn't work, ask the characters where they want you to start telling their story. Remember it's more theirs than yours."
Sara Walker replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"Jump into it. Write whatever comes to mind. Writers often won't know the beginning until they get to the end. "
Isobel Talya replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"I say jump into it. Write that first scene. Then use it as a base point, and construct the rest of your plot from there. That's what I always do, and it seems to work for me. Writing is the easy part, it's the editing you have to worry…"
Amy Zukas replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"Well having done NaNoWriMo for a countless number of times, I would say anyone of those would get you started it depends on the project. I for one ALWAYS do chara bios. if not for the original work, just for fun and often I usually end up…"
Kiana replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"I always will come up with a few key events that I want to happen and then come up with a starting scene and an ending scene. After that I just dive in, so it's kind of like a loosely written plot but you still have room to work and change…"
David N replied to Josh Firmin's discussion Where to begin? in the group Writer Nerdfighters!"Just write. Sit down, write whatever comes to your head, and let it go from there. Is this blunt? It should be. It's that simple."
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Where to begin?
So like many of you I'm sure I am trying to write something. I just don't know where to begin. I started out with the overall theme, and a main character, but I just don't know where to begin writing. Do I prepare for it with character notes, or develop the over arching plot, or do I just jump into it? Any advice?See More
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- What Kind of Nerdfighter Are You?
- Philosopher/Psychologist
- About Me:
- I am a 22 year old college student. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. I live in Louisiana with my boyfriend who is a high school science teacher. I enjoy writing and Minecraft.
- Favorite Books, Movies, Music, and more
- Movies: Pan's Labyrinth, Harry Potter, Silent Hill
Books: The Wicked series
Video Games: Legend of Zelda, Silent Hill, Minecraft, Shadow of the Colossus.
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- Mask
- If you could do your happy dance with anyone who would it be with?
- My boyfriend
- When did you start watching the Vlogbrothers?
- April, 2012
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