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Write without stuff you normally use a lot of. Like, if you normally have fantastic descriptions of scenes or what people look like, write about a blind character. It'll strengthen your ability to write using your other senses... or something.
i read a book, or listen to music, classical music to get my mind flowing,and then if some-thing comes to me then i write it out
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What songs do you think match your characters?
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"Blinding" by Florence + the Machine for Genevieve Everest, who used to follow me around in my dreams before they became... Em right moving onnnn...
"Cold" by Aqualung & Lucy Schwartz for Raziel and Ella, original charries in a Supernatural fic I'm writing.
And "No Light, No Light" by Florence for Willow and Clement, who you may remember from that story from the romance writing contest.
Those are my favorite song matches. :3 Do you have any, dearie?
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"Moonlight Sonata" is my favorite piano piece of all time. And no one plays it better than Claudio Arrau: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMGDlh...
"Cold" is just gorgeous. And it fits so well with my story I just wanna cry when I listen to it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7Z2A...
"Howl" by Florence always reminds me of the Eon and Eona books."Clarity" by Zedd reminds me of The Mortal Instruments. Also "Chasing The Sun" by Sara Bareilles.
There are several others, but I can't think of them right now.
So, does anyone else feel totally pedestrian as they write? I'm sitting here wondering who in the hell might want to read this. I swear-self doubt is the hardest thing about trying to write for me.
what's a good way to learn me how to write and spell better
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R E A D!
Read as much as you can. The more you read, the more words and writing styles your mind will subconsciously pick up. That is the best advice I can possibly give you. ;3
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I try to stay away from self-doubt. When you're trying to get past it, try to enter a different zone of thinking. Tell yourself, I'm writing for me. This is my writing. Even if you know other people will be reading it. Try to forget about what they'd think when you write. Once you can get past it, it's so much easier and enjoyable to write.
What I need to do is stay away from reviews here as well. It makes me doubt myself every darn time.
Mel wrote: "Ooh, I know what you mean about the music. When I'm trying to develop a character or a character relationship I go through my iPod trying to find a song that reminds me of them. It's really helpful..."Exactly. It helps a lot.
And about self doubt... My aid is the thought: well, it's going to be crap anyway, and people are going to hate it anyway, so let's see just how much they hate it!
No one has reported in a year, on this chat...so you guys have had quite a while too think of some tips for me. First time writer. My book is called unconditional love, love story with a taste of mystery, action. I want it too be a series. What I see is the fill in scene. I read one lady author said conflict conflict...what do you guys think
Some helpful tips, hopefully....1. Just start writing. About anything that pops in your head. Get your brain going. If you're having a hard time starting.
2. Make sure you have an atmosphere that is comfortable for you. No distractions, i.e., t.v., radio - unless these things help.
3. Have at least a topic in mind, but allow the story to take its own direction. Don't force it.
4. When you're feeling stuck, keep writing about anything. It may take you back to where you need. Once you stop it's harder to pick back up.
I use "Holy Crackers" and get virtually the same reaction.