i got a question?

[SIC]

Hello all, This is my first time posting in this area and i aint even sure if this is the right place for my question.

Now i have alot of great idea's for storys in my head. I have been told i could be a good writter by most of teachers along my way in school and they have told my mom this aswell. My problem is that i have a hard time bring it down to paper?? There in my head and i could tell someone what to write but when i do it myself it doesnt come out as i would like!?!

I also feel like when i am writting something for myself that i am "DUMB" and i dont know how to get past that. I feel fine when i got to do it for school.

Like there is one good story that i would like to write and i have done some brain storming and scratched it down on paper. But i just cant write it for some reason. Maybe there is some type of mind set i should get myself into? What do you people do when you are about to write?

Any help would be great. Sorry if this isnt the right place to post this!!

 

[hardguy50]

writing

keep a writers notebook.

 

[Sshafer]

I got a question

Think of it as a term paper for school and you need a good grade. I think you will find it will be easier for you. Set a time table say three weeks just like you would in a class. This might help you. All you need is a little push to get you started once you start you will find it easy and alot of fun.

 

[fogbank]

It really pays off to start simple. I think there's a tendency for first-time writers to want to write 10-part epics involving fourty different characters. Start with something independent and simple.

The most important thing is to just start writing. It doesn't matter what it's about. If you sit down to write a story and you find yourself just staring at a blank page, then write about the movie you saw last night. Writing about anything is more productive than not writing at all. Over time, you'll find it easier to focus your writing. I also find it helps to schedule in a specific time for writing, whether you say 'one hour a day' or 'thursday evenings'.

As far as what I do when I sit down to actually write, I find music really important. It's a highly personal thing, and everyone has different music that they listen to when they write, but find something that inspires you and gets your creative juices flowing, without being overly distracting. Familiar music usually works best.

Also, heed the suggestion about notebooking. Very, very good advice.

And when you get stuck, come on here and ask. People will be very supportive and willing to help you though specific problems.

 

[J.Q. Hack]

Have an answer

I have the same problem you do, I'll have a great idea bouncing around in my head but it doesn't look right on paper. What I try to do with that is keep plugging away at it. I've had ideas that end up entirely different once I start writing or I'll write 15 pages of crap but by going back through it and editing and possibly adding and changing things the story gets better.

Don't worry you're not the only one with these issues. I suspect every writer here on Literotica has the same problems all the time or at some point. All I can say is keep writing and look for inspiration for your story anywhere you can get it.

J.Q. Hack

 

[SIC]

Well thx for all the input!! I just got home and am tired so i will ask the rest of my questions tomorrow.

Any other ideas would be great and i would be more then welcome to take in anyones input. thx again. Maybe i will also tell you about the story idea, then you guys/gals could start me running in the right area.

 

[Wolf of Mibu 69]

Here's the other thing. You're not writing it for yourself, you're writing it for us, the fellow users of Lit. Therefore, there are no problems. Now that you've told us you have untapped potential, it's your responsibility to deliver.

 

[Quesalid]

This might not be right for you, but I find that if I'm having a little trouble putting words to page a drink or two can help get things going....

Obviously when you go back to it the next day there's a good deal of editing to be done (especially spelling), but at least you'll have something to work with.

 

[snooper]

When you have something on paper (or better still, on file) you could try running it past a volunteer editor to get some idea of what is wrong. You may have a really pleasant surprise!