Inspirational writing?

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Sun, 2002-01-20 14:09

I have already written one book, and had intrest from an angent. But, to keep myself from getting bored, i have started another book. But that en't the problem; that's the good bit! I just wanted some advice; should i only write when i'm inspred, with the hope that the book wil turn out a masterpiece ( i wish!) or do i try to write every day, no matter how io feel, with the hope that i finish the book quicker?

It's a bit of a puzzle. I always look for inspiration in my life, but sometimes it just da come. An' i've got another question; how many of u peeps write directly onto a compter, and how many of you prefer pen and paper. I have to say, it does feel more alive when it's pen and paper, but computers are good for spelling and changing. My, what a puzzle!

Wed, 2002-02-13 14:28

pedro

I agree with the above comment that writers write that is all there is to it. However. Inspiration is a wonderful thing and to hear people say 'inspiration doesn't come that often...if I only wrote when inspired I would hardly write at all' seems sad. Surely wanting to write is partly being inspired, and isn';t inspiration like a muscle. I find i spend a lot of my day considering writing, subjects for poems, or rather considering ways in which I can turn the peculiatities of my day into purer expressions (poems) Think about it all the time and write as often as you can. If you are seldom inspired then whilst you might be a write you may not be very creative. Hmm? I think this may be a wasps nest, once more thoughts? Or not inspired?

Fri, 2003-09-26 00:14

Mike

The trick to writing a good book is to think of it deep down in your heart, or for that matter take a walk. The point is i'm writin' a book as well to get it published if you ever find it it will be called "The Triangle".

Sun, 2002-01-20 16:14

Andrea

I NEVER write when I'm inspred... VERY bad form.

Sun, 2002-01-20 16:21

Andrea

No, seriously. It is said, by those In The Know, that you should try to write every day (and at a set time, at that), even if it's only a letter or your diary (or this forum?). Doesn't seem to work too well for me, though, but then I'm a bit of a procrastinator. If I can't get to grips with a story, I usually bugger off and write an article instead. Find this helps 'cos even if I'm not writing what I really want to, at least I'm writing something. And articles are MUCH easier (at least I think so!). And I write directly onto a computer, but jot down ideas and outlines on paper... Does that help? Probably not, eh?

Sun, 2002-01-20 16:51

fish

i dont agree with the idea of writing only when feeling "inspired" ... i have said this before but it seems appropriate here ... i once heard this piece of advice ... "amateurs write when they feel like it ... writers WRITE ..." if i only wrote when i felt inspired i wouldn't write much ... the thing for me is writing myself into it and then finding something comes ... the process frees the creativity not the other way round ... there's a school of thought which says that the imagination/creativity is like a muscle and the more you use it the fitter you become ...

Sun, 2002-01-20 18:16

I suppose that's true. Only writing when inspired would limit your time spent writing, and anything that limits your writing must be bad. I'm reminded of a quote; 'I write when i'm inspired, and i make sure i'm inspired every day at 9 o'clack' I do sometimes find that if i just start writing, and not thinking about it, then it does flow, and gets easier. I mean, what are the limts of the imagination? There should be none.

Sun, 2002-01-20 19:00

Andrea

Yes, I agree with Fishcake... *mumbles something about 'a fishy business'*

Tue, 2002-01-22 11:01

Miles Fotherington

Write every day, read every day. (i know everyone else has already said this) I found Stephen King's On Writing to be inspirational and practical. Don't be too hard on yourself -- don't expect yourself to get it all out perfect the first time. Chisel out the rough shape, then go back and put in the details.

Tue, 2002-01-22 18:12

#10

Do you think it's easier to complete the whole draft of a novel, and then go back and redraft, or is it better to complete a single chapter, then redraft that until it's, dare i say it, 'perfect'. Ooh, what a word! If only.

Wed, 2002-01-23 19:52

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andrew pack

Complete the whole draft, then polish, otherwise what happens is you get a great chapter one and you start thinking about how the book is going to end and realise you have no idea of how to get from chapter one to the end. There is always, always a point in a book where you want to scrap the whole thing. The solution is, you just write one chapter that says " So, Tom and Erica have this misunderstanding, probably based around the necklace, or something and they split up and Tom goes off and marries Fiona on the rebound", go onto the next chapter and then when you do the polishing, you can work on the very short chapter.

Wed, 2002-01-23 20:08

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Andrea

Agree with Andrew here...

Mon, 2002-01-28 19:05

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Fecky

Ain't it 10% inspiration & 90% perspiration?

Sat, 2002-02-09 19:11

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fallenangel

you guys that say 'write when inspired' and you guys that say 'write all th time' all have real good points but consider this- how 'bout finding sommat that inspires u, like a song or even a person and when u wanna write just turn thesong on or go ' hey y'all will you just say sommat and inspire me' you all probabley think i'm just spouting a load of rubbish but i'll you this - DM had the guts to ask for ad vice, so they'll go far in life, and you lot took the time (or were real bored) to give him advice so you'll go far too. just try not to contradict each other all the time, poor old DM won't half be in a tizzy when your done

Mon, 2002-02-11 19:02

#15

That was...interesting. But i think i'm okay. But you never know; i might be in a 'tizzy'. Hmmm. Fallen angel, i think you need a little rest. You sound a bit...too far gone.

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