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[Takuya]

A writer's depression or any sort of potholes on the road to writing your(your) story may come from not

"Feeling" a story emotionally

A serious bogging down after writing thirty or forty pages, a really sour feeling about the whole project, may come from the writer's not identifying with the person through whose eyes and emotions he is trying to tell the story. Experienced writers learn to recognize this at once, by page one or two, or can often sense it while they are thinking--that is, trying to feel the story emotionally--before starting to write.

[Lycanthrope]

Gah! I came up with a story idea today (talking to Snow Candy, actually) about a group of kids who manage to get by with any prank, crime, anything due to a genius who manages to hold the fabric of their group together and keep them all from getting caught, until one day, the genius vanishes. But, trying to develop characters is being a bitch.

Any suggestions? Like the basic plotline? Etc.

[Snow Candy]

Originally Posted by Takuya

A writer's depression or any sort of potholes on the road to writing your(your) story may come from not

"Feeling" a story emotionally

A serious bogging down after writing thirty or forty pages, a really sour feeling about the whole project, may come from the writer's not identifying with the person through whose eyes and emotions he is trying to tell the story. Experienced writers learn to recognize this at once, by page one or two, or can often sense it while they are thinking--that is, trying to feel the story emotionally--before starting to write.

Words of wisdoms right here actually, good sir! :D Though a little harsh on my side but whatever. Doesn't hurt to read what others have to say and offer, right?

Originally Posted by Frozen Fate

Gah! I came up with a story idea today (talking to Snow Candy, actually) about a group of kids who manage to get by with any prank, crime, anything due to a genius who manages to hold the fabric of their group together and keep them all from getting caught, until one day, the genius vanishes. But, trying to develop characters is being a bitch.

Any suggestions? Like the basic plotline? Etc.

Yay lol you got an idea. (and while talking to me too! lol)
Hmm....I think the plotline sounds quite interesting if I don't say myself.
There's definately gonna be action right, I love action--of any kind! :D
Anyway, developing characters is quite easy for me since I like characters and creating them best when writing out my stories. So if you need help. Just ask. And maybe just a tip for you: if you'd like to create a really good character, you've got to know everything about him/her first and what you make them up to be and match their personality when writing about them and or in their own point of views. Like you know try to focus on putting yourself into thier shoes-is the bottom line. Hmm...something I've done in the past to write characters. :D

[Divine Shadow]

the ultimate way to achieve writers depression... to write a fanfic.... and have NO one read it. lol. the only people who read it were persona friends.... so it rather sucked. I'm not exactly the person many people ask for help from... even though I have good ideas, lol.

Now, with the whole thing on story writing... well... I tend to wrte a story that is following my own emotions at that time. It makes it a little awkward sometimes.... but I also create characters far before the story is even started. I make sure that my characters are developed enough so that they make sence within said story. Though I have a problem called ADD, and usually, my story dies. Or I get so caught up in thinking it up, I don't stop thinking of the next part, and i lose myself. Its rather funny really.

[kazukifafner]

@ Frozen Fate

Hmm, that's an interesting starting point. If done right, this could be a great entry into the Psychological genre. If it were me, I'd probably do it like this:

Feeling unappreciated, the genius leaves the group. In hopes of them seeing his true importantance, he decides to test them. Anonymously, he sends messages telling what will happen to them, and it is up to them to become geniuses themselves in order to come up with a counter measure. Meanwhile, a new group of geniuses stroll into town; a group looking for a challenge.

[Lycanthrope]

Well, you see, kazukifafner, what I was thinking was that out of nowhere, the brilliant person who keeps them out of trouble (as in, just getting out of it WHILE being the head honcho) just mysteriously vanishes. No sign from him. He doesn't go to school one day, and his crew thinks he's just sick. But then the next day, the day of a huge playoff lacrosse game comes along, and the kid still isn't there, even as one of the star attackers. The kid has a loving spirit for winning, and wouldn't just not show up for a huge game, even though practice was the day before and he has a tendency to skip practice. But never a game. That day is a Friday, and there's a mixer that Saturday night. The kid still isn't there. That's when the rew knows there's something wrong. But no one, not even his parents, have heard of them. They find out the parents contacted the police about it the day he went missing. The kids keep getting in trouble pulling off pranks meanwhile, and the school doesn't know about the missing kid as the school is always in disarray.Basic plotline without spoilers I developed in my 2 and a half hour car ride to the beach yestrday in the back of my mind, so much more to come once I get this underway.And Candy, of course it will have action. and comedy.

[Snow Candy]

Hey Eddie, that story sounds so like interesting. No honestly, I seriously mean it!
I'm so looking forward to seeing it and such. It sounds genious too and like a mystery. Like it will have one asking:
'What happened here?' and so forth. I do like kazukifafner's idea too though. But yeah, stick to whatever you like or whatever
you want to write. Comedy and action? Like two of my favorite things to read. Hmm..I think it'll work well together!
If you do happen to finish it and all, can you notify me or something? I would love to read it. :D
Hahaha...yeah I'm done now. XD

P.s. I did start reading your finished fanfic, just letting you know.

[Rose]

Hey, all! I did write a Twilight story called Salvation and was wondering if you could tell me what you thought of it? Check it out if you want.

[Lycanthrope]

Exactly, Candy. Action and Comedy are both quite popular amongst most people. Which I why I think I can give both the best of both worlds. I just wrote out a few sort character profiles, so I'm working on getting there.

[Angelsinflight]

hey everyone! I started a new story called "The Raven" in case anyone is interested, please check it out ^^

[Lycanthrope]

Originally Posted by Angelsinflight

hey everyone! I started a new story called "The Raven" in case anyone is interested, please check it out ^^

Hey AIF, I'll try to see if i can check it out later tonight.

[Snow Candy]

Originally Posted by Frozen Fate

Exactly, Candy. Action and Comedy are both quite popular amongst most people. Which I why I think I can give both the best of both worlds. I just wrote out a few sort character profiles, so I'm working on getting there.

I see. Well that's good to know! Okay then good luck and keep writing whenever you can. I shall be awaiting until your done.

EDIT: Forget about my fanfic. I'll go to the Advertisment thread and do it there.

[Aphex]

Can anyone please take a look at the new chapter of my fan-fic, "A Summer That'll Never be Forgotten"? Feedback are welcomed.

[Snow Candy]

Hey SF, I'll look at that!
Hey guys, know anything about wrting and how not be so "messy" and "clustered" about it?
I really need advice and all, thanks! I think that's why I have a fanfic on here but nobody wants to read it
because it looks clustered and messy. Oh man, what should I do? Any tips? Suggestions? I seriously want/need one like really badly, please and thank you!

[bizness86]

Originally Posted by Snow Candy

Hey SF, I'll look at that!
Hey guys, know anything about wrting and how not be so "messy" and "clustered" about it?
I really need advice and all, thanks! I think that's why I have a fanfic on here but nobody wants to read it
because it looks clustered and messy. Oh man, what should I do? Any tips? Suggestions? I seriously want/need one like really badly, please and thank you!

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