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DUH. I've mentioned it more than once before that I can only get on goodreads through the internet on my iPod! :P
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I'm the author of 26 books. 10 of those books are photography books. I show my work. The other books are just literature. I write for the joy of writing. I self publish my work, because it's easier for me to share my work with the world. I don't go through other companies if I did I would be rejected and all of my thoughts would never be shared. I have been through a lot of changes throughout my life and I have shared those stories in my books. I also have other topics on fitness and how to keep yourself motivated. I have a few fictions out. I'm proud of those, but reviews really make a stamp out of them. I thought let me write some books and maybe people will read them. I never thought let me write some books, because I want people to step all over them and say what a junk. I'm one of the authors that just writes to tell a story. I don't think of how it will look to others, because I'm the one that is telling the stories. I'm the creator of the stories. I don't think there is anything selfish about thinking this way being that the thoughts come from the inside of my mind. It's very funny how some people actually think you're asking for their reviews. They just go read your books don't even pay for it and then add a review like it's important to readers worldwide. I thought that if anyone reads a book it's because they want to and not, because a reviewers states don't buy this and don't buy that. I think anyone should purchase any book they want to read. When people go to see a movie and they don't like it they can't get their money back. This is what story tellers do we tell stories whether people don't like it or they are mesmerized with it. Thanks for letting me share my experience with being an author.
I wrote a manga and am currently working on another...I should probably get the first one published.
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Julius wrote: "Ah, coolkidrox would love to hear about that."and I would love to show you.
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I've done it, even though I've never been published. My preference is fantasy, but sometimes I go out of my comfort zone, like with my story, ABUSED.
http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
This is a book i've been writing. i just uploaded 5 chapters so far, but i'd like to know what you guys think about it.http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/3...
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:D"
I second that.
Ariel wrote: "I'll have to check it out. :D"
Thanks:)
Thanks:)
i alwys wanted to write a book but i never finish it.i have tons and tons of beginings to books.;)
Hayley wrote: "i alwys wanted to write a book but i never finish it.i have tons and tons of beginings to books.;)"exact same thing for me, I write really good beginnings for books, but never really had the chance to finish them, so...
Ariel wrote: "KEEP GOING UR WRITING RULZ!"
Who? Me?
Who? Me?
I wanted to finish my first book, but I was about 80,000 words in and still had a very long way to go to finish the story. Someone suggested that I break it up and write a series instead of a single novel. That was the breakthrough I needed. I rewrote a few key passages, wrapped up the ending, and finished the first book. Where I had been unsure I could write one book, I find I'm now writing a series. Now I just need to finish book 2 so book 1 doesn't feel stupid standing over there by itself next to the punch bowl.
I'm heading towards the webnovel route. It's like webcomics, but it's written prose instead of four panel drawings. Maybe I find publishing my chapters online safer and easier for me, not so comfortable publishing my stories for real on paper.
It's not really new in terms of time but the market is growing.
It's not really new in terms of time but the market is growing.
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Wow, that's a lot of writing, Deleted User! :)
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What are your books about?
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Well that's good if the market is growing. Find your niche and pave your way is my motto! (Or at least one I go by.)
Well I wrote 3 mangas and trashed two because I was looking for perfection. The one Im working on is not the best but its just a draft. once the draft is finished Im going to go through and re-draw everything and fix spelling of course. its a process but its worth it.
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You go by many moto's, don't you, Julius?
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Good-going! You sound like you really know what you're talking about. I like the way you're not giving up on it. I hardly ever read manga, but it'd be interesting to see your final accomplishment of yours. :)
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That's epic! xD
Welcome~! ^_~
I need to do some more work on my hunters manga...I just realised that I have been slacking a little on it.
I seem to lack motivation to go on with my own autobiography I started about six months ago. Deep down my heart I really want to complete this first book perhaps then I will be able to write more I am at an empasse. Any one who can help out there to get me going?
Thank you for that encouragement, to be honest I am hoping that I will be able to do it at the moement I do not see anyway forward.
well I may not know you personally but I know you can do it. :D
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What type of help are you looking for, Mabel?
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Only the ones that matter, Pheeb :)
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Only the ones that matter, Pheeb :)"
Of course.~ xD
Tiawni wrote: "I can understand that. I do fine on everything but the fighting part. Trying to find the right words to use for the fighting is the hardest part for me when it comes to writing."I HAVE ADVICE!!!
Okay, so I can't remember if I learnt this in school or I figured it out myself but fighting scenes are all about short sentences.
Short sentences and short but MEANINGFUL descriptions.
Also, as a writer, you need to have a good idea of the space your characters are fighting in and how you can move them around the room through your words.
To create tension and energy in writing, short sentences are often best because they increase the pace at which a reader...well, reads.
Hope this helps!
I also have written a book. It is very long. and I don't know how to start editing, but I am so far writing in a prologue and going to re-write some of the scenes and omit the ones I don't want anymore.Does anyone else have any tips for editing?
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Well, while I might't have tips on editing, maybe these sites will be of help:
http://writetodone.com/eight-simple-t...
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts...
This one is more or less general points:
http://www.lrcom.com/tips/proofreadin...
http://boostblogtraffic.com/editing-t...
http://bubblecow.com/editing-your-own...
http://ajbarnett.hubpages.com/hub/Goo...
Hope these are relatively helpful.
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Wrote one, I just lack the motivation to go back and do the final edits/revisions, and then there's the whole find a publisher thing that's kinda scary. Plus it seems (On GR anyway) my journals get more attention.
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That's the spirit, Coolio! :D
At least give it your best shot, eh? I know that my sister likes to create characters (and she draws awesome!) and attempted to write a book, once. It started off really good, but then her job got in the way, so she might have dropped it by now.
Perseverance is the key, though, here. It might take a few years, but it'll be awesome when it's finally completed if you stick to it! :)
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Well, it's all part of the learning curve, I guess. Besides, at least you know for sure you're an awesome journalist.
You'll probably get around to the checking and editing, someday! :)
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