Well, this is a first...
May. 25th, 2012 08:32 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
dragonheartI woke up this morning with an idea for an original fic, the whole thing just kind of came to me in one fell swoop - I even have the title.
I have never written an original fic before and would love to have someone to bounce around the concept with.
I have always written for established characters - so the fleshing out of characters is new for me - I would love for someone to give me a few pointers on that.
Anyone interested in taking a stroll with me as I journey through new territory as a writer? I promise I won't take too much of your time.
I have never written an original fic before and would love to have someone to bounce around the concept with.
I have always written for established characters - so the fleshing out of characters is new for me - I would love for someone to give me a few pointers on that.
Anyone interested in taking a stroll with me as I journey through new territory as a writer? I promise I won't take too much of your time.
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Date: 2012-05-25 01:17 pm (UTC)(My bang story is due ... ummm ... Monday. And yes it's the one I started last night. But it should be finished today. I'll send you my draft if it at some point today. I think I'm going to just make it a locked dw entry because I'm having computer issues when I try to attact the art in my email.)
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Date: 2012-05-26 10:40 am (UTC)I will try to write a synopsis sometime this weekend and email it over to you so you can get a general idea of what I am attempting.
I am feeling less excited about it today, but that just may be the fear taking hold.
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Date: 2012-05-25 02:05 pm (UTC)I'm glad to see Rae is on board, though, so you're in good hands. Looking forward to reading what you come up with!
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Date: 2012-05-26 10:38 am (UTC)Praying that a job comes through for you!
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Date: 2012-05-25 05:21 pm (UTC)Original writer support person reporting for duty. *grin* I do this same thing with several other published writer friends, so feel free to email and ask all the questions. I may not be doing original writing at the moment, that's my project for June, but I'll help you learn the ropes.
*bounces happily at thought of mentoring another writer* Yes, I sometimes think I like doing that better than writing myself.
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Date: 2012-05-26 10:43 am (UTC)I will try to write a outline sometime this weekend and get it over to you - the fear is starting to set in already - I am afraid if I don't atleast get something on paper (computer)that I may chicken out.
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Date: 2012-05-26 04:56 pm (UTC)I'll be waiting for it.
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Date: 2012-05-25 07:48 pm (UTC)But I'd love to see the finished product.
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Date: 2012-05-26 10:44 am (UTC)I hope I have the nerve to actually write and post it. The fear is quickly overtaking the excitement!
LOL
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Date: 2012-05-26 05:58 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-05-26 10:46 am (UTC)Just knowing you are in my corner means alot! I will be in need of moral support - this is new territory for me, and I am not confident at all in my ability to pull this off.
LOL!
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Date: 2012-05-25 01:17 pm (UTC)As for fleshing characters out, there is no right or wrong way to do it, just do whatever feels right to you from writing out a biography on note cards, exploring them through writing little ficlets and drabbles...and more.
If you like lists, this one- http://www.charlottedillon.com/CharacterChart.html , is interesting and you can always add to it if you think of other facts you want to add. There is a character resume sheet that I got from a science fiction and fantasy writing book that I'll see if I can upload and post somewhere as I tend use it a lot, but it is very similar to the information in the link I gave you.
This is another interesting site- http://www.novel-writing-help.com
There are tons out there... where do I start? LOL. I'm actually working on compiling a list for my own website.
http://www.figment.com is another great place for finding readers, ideas and more.
Oh... and I'll do a little pimping here- [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com], great land community where you could flesh out your characters and story in the many challenges offered :P
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Date: 2012-05-29 11:35 am (UTC)Thank you so much!
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Date: 2012-05-25 01:49 pm (UTC)I don't know how it is with you, but with me, a concept enters my mind. Characters start to appear. I try to tell the story in my mind before putting it into paper - or in this case - Word. But I'm not a professional, far from it, but I'm building courage to send my works to some publisher...someday.
I usually have a general concept of a certain character, and as I write the story, I start to understand the character more- as I am establishing his/her personality.
All in all, I have the whole story in my head - scenes, moments etc... What is difficult is to write all that happens in between, and that is the part where new things come to life and where my characters start to "breath" and "talk" and "think" on their own.
Writing little drabbles of an idea is always good, just like "turnerwolf" said.
And for me, music is a great "assistant". Sometimes I hear a song or music that inspires a moment or a dialogue in the story and I stick to it while writing.
Good fortune to you, my dear Shakespeare! :D
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Date: 2012-05-25 06:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-05-29 11:37 am (UTC)now, let's see if I can actually carry it through.
Good luck on your story
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Date: 2012-05-25 06:47 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-05-29 11:39 am (UTC)I had a bit of a set back this weekend - I wanted to put my outline on paper (I have it in my head), but my little bike accident put a damper on things.
I hope to get back to it tonight or tomorrow night!
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Date: 2012-05-26 04:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-05-29 11:37 am (UTC)Thanks!