Starting A New Writing Genre
By Bluebell18
@Bluebell18 (636)
United States
November 28, 2012 7:06am CST
I'm doing it...I'm going to write my second novel. Best part, it's going to be a horror trilogy.
I've been up all night thinking of what I can write about. If those dorky authors of 'Twilight' and '50 Shades' are reaping the benefits of mediocrity, why can't I? I always had a thing for vampires...scary, sexy vampires that don't fall in love or sleep with werewolves or that nonsense. I can do this. I am going to do this. Totally wish me luck, y'all!
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8 responses
@gitfiddleplayer (10362)
• United States
28 Nov 12
You don't need luck when you've got skill! I write a lot, short stories and such. I'm working on a few novels myself. With the rise in e-books you could get published and have your name in fonts! I know, reading today's trashy titles gives me hope that I could make it in the literary world. I also have a motto that I write by, I'd rather be a life changing author than a best selling one. I'd love to read some of your prose when you get going.
@Bluebell18 (636)
• United States
28 Nov 12
Thank you! Likewise! I've been writing since I was a kid and it's my way of really expressing myself (I'm sure it's like that with you too!)
@bloggeroo (2167)
• Philippines
28 Nov 12
What I like most about fiction is the opportunity to create characters and make them do stuff in a story. I haven't written a long story just yet, but one of these days, I will. Right now, I'm still learning the tools of the trade of a fiction writer.
Anyway, I'm experimenting with my blogs to improve my writing skills. Hopefully, I will learn a lot from the exercise.
@Bluebell18 (636)
• United States
28 Nov 12
I feel like you don't need to have a degree when it comes to writing. If it's from the heart and you like it, that's all there is. Good luck with it.
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
28 Nov 12
Hi Bluebell, that seems like really hard work to me.
Glad that you have the determination to do something you really want.
I guess once you have the outline ready, and you have the determination to follow through, you will be able to see the book in print.
All the best to you.
@Bluebell18 (636)
• United States
28 Nov 12
Thanks, Scheng! I have to concentrate and do my research. I think it's going to be well worth it.
@Aja103654 (5644)
• Philippines
29 Nov 12
LOL at those dorky authors reaping the benefits of mediocrity. Small things amuse small minds, and there are a lot of small minds living in this world as of late. Tst tsk
I'd like to read your book when you finish it 
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
28 Nov 12
Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well i am glad to hear that u are going to write your second novel and i am sure u had fun while working on the first.
I think u should continue this thing and if u have that creativity and passion for writing novels then may be u can share with all of us and u never know u might be the next big thing in the future. I would like to wish u all the very best for your second venture and hope it turns out to be very good.
What say?
@Bluebell18 (636)
• United States
28 Nov 12
Thank you, Sub.
This is my second novel (first trilogy) that I've written in nearly four years. It's going to be tough, but I did it before, and I can do it again.
@belindayhughes (1096)
• United States
4 Dec 12
Congratulations on beginning your second novel, Bluebell! Changing genres should energize your writing with new ideas. Best wishes! :-)
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
29 Nov 12
I wish you the best of luck in writing your novel. i hope that it brings you the success you hope for. If it can happen for twilight, then perhaps it can happen for you too.
