miiss shawtiie
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Hey
I have just recently started writing and i am looking at writing a novel about my life although i am not too sure on how to start it off. I have been doing alot of research on writing and been getting alot of help from the local library. However what i really need is some straight up advice from writers themselves. Because i've learnt that information is best when it comes straight from the horses mouth.
Anything from helpful tips, tricks of the trade, how to handle criticism ... whatever you want.
Please help a new writer
Charnie xx.
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7/6/2008, 3:01 am
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McDoogle
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Re: Fresh Starter
Hi Charnie xx!
It's been a bit of a ghost town at this site, but writers may drop by occasionally...
Being the most boring person on earth, I've never attempted to write an autobiograghy. But I would go about it like any other novel from the writing aspect. Be yourself. Find your own writing style. Tell your story. And maybe do some research to start out. What stories about yourself do you want to include? What makes you so interesting that others would want to read about?
Not much help, I know... But hopefully some things to start the writer wheels rolling...
McDoogle
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7/7/2008, 4:41 pm
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Firlefanz
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Hi Charnie,
Straight up advice?
Here's the most important thing: Write!
Don't worry about what comes later, first you need a story down on paper, or in file. So, write!
That'll give you practice, something to edit, something to build on. Everything else comes later, and you can always come back with more specific questions.
Happy writing!
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7/16/2008, 12:36 pm
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Tandra08
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A good idea: Don't force it. It'll come eventually if it's meant to come out at all.
Tandra
The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write a book about it.
Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881)
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9/5/2008, 1:27 pm
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