Any writers out there?

I'm a writer. I've been writing for years...and yeah, I pretty much decided to JUST DO IT, after having played with the dream since I was younger. I don't tend to lose the passion, by talking about it, but then my stories have always been more or less independent of me than I'd like xD I've written several books by now, a handful of short stories, and I love living this dream so much I don't reckon life would be very awesome if I were prevented from it somehow. It's as necessary as breathing, now ^_^

I absolutely love writing as well... just for a different medium. For me I either want to go into broadcast or print journalism so I'm more into the whole news reporting or creating a visual that tells the story itself. Either way I know exactly what you mean by not letting everything out of the bag because it is those small details people find out on their own that keep them reading. Its kind of like if I told you the main point to my article, why would you finish reading it?

I've always thought it would be "cool" to write a novel since I like reading so much. But, I think you have to be "obsessed" to be able to make yourself write long enough to finish a book. You need that compulsion to help you to the end. If it's just a neat idea, you probably wouldn't be able to finish, and that's where I fit in. I do like writing poetry though, and have written a good amount.

I've always wanted to write, but never knew how to start. I do like writing poetry, though, and tend to do that off and on. I've never been "inspired" to write a book, and I think that "obsession" with the idea is necessary for you to be able to keep it up and not peter out.

Well first of all congrats on embarking on writing a novel My main problem is time. Honestly, I'm one of those people that need at least 60 hours in a day...that's what happens when you're a "Renaissance" person like me and is into everything..LOL I do spend a lot of time writing articles for places like Associated Content, but not really the same as writing fiction where the ideas literally come from one's imagination--isn't imagination wonderful? I actually have about three novels "in the works" each one actually does have about 100 pages in each one that I've written. The vast majority of ALL my novel work is handwritten...I had started most before I got a computer. So my "job" among other things is to type them into the computer. I do have a number of short stories written and a few were published. Now if someone could tell me just HOW to find time to really buckle down and write my fiction I'm all ears...need more TIME

I use to write stories and poem as well...but I guess, I was just too busy to do it anymore. Anyway, good luck on your dream ChaJudLeoBit!

Sorry for giving you suggestions for a plot. but I thought if you were planning to sell it to the Tv for a Tv movie, it might work. I am writing a Christian fantasy novel, and I have written about how I write not what I write though, the whole process. I am on my seventh draft, and right now it is exciting. I have been writing for some time, but since i need money, have not been able to concentrate on my novel, ah novels. I have several ideas in the works. This one I plan to make a series, but I have to have enough money to mail out the manuscript when I find it, and find an agent. I do not know if you can give your blog url in a post. I think you have to refer us to your profile and enter the link there, like I did with mine.

People think I am crazy for trying at my age! I'm 17 and I've started my own novel. Since I was about nine I've been writing poetry and short stories. Though I've never really understood plot development or the majour things to put in a short story, I wrote anyway. I write with freedom and determination. My novel will be excellent, and I'm following the rules of my heart, not of what's put in front of me. Good luck on your novel too, ChaJudLeoBit! :)

ChaJudLeoBit, You have a very good point there, especially regarding the telling people about the story/plot bit, never really looked at it that way exactly but I see what you mean. It's good that you have this attitude. I'm working on two novels right now, one's fictional and one's about my life story, both of them are ripe for lucrative book series franchises. Good luck, remember it's easier to do a novel and get in than it is to do a screenplay and get in. Plus you always have the option of turning your novel into a movie afterward anyway.