| Re: Possibly Starting To Write
If I may suggest, if you are just beginning to write, you might want to look into joining a fanfic community for practice. I've found the story challenges in the ones I belong to useful in giving me goals, practice in keeping characters in character, and working within restrictions. (For instance, I write for an HP drabble
community; trying to express oneself in 100 words is great for streamlining your prose!) Also, these come with a built-in audience. The feedback may not always be of the highest quality, but it should give you an idea of how you're doing. Just a possibility.
My second thought is that you should try to find an Honest Reader. When I began writing my own novel, I was able to ask one of my friends to read it as I went along. She gave me her opinions straight from the hip, no nonsense about trying to spare my feelings or being politic. While I didn't take all of her suggestions, she really helped me see weaknesses that needed fixing (and let some air out of my ego :-P). I kept going because of her.
Finally, I have to repeat what everyone else has said: GET YOUR HANDS ON A KEYBOARD AND WRITE! I think we all have problems with that, so let's kick each other into action, shall we? ^_~ |