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the most relevant ooc i've posted in months
does anyone have any tips for stories? in particular, sticking with them? i think that, while i sure as hell ain't the best writer, i'm generally fair at writing. the problem is, though, i always end up giving up on the story.
because i have this concept for a story but im afraid of abandoning it
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thank you for that helpful advice
i will cherish it for the rest of my miserable existence
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Minun1020Join Date: 2012-11-04
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im crap at making stories
but um.
don't swallow? |
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you guys are extremely useful, in fact you should all go and become an adviser of donald trump so this country can fall apart even quicker
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donald trump can kiss my trumpet |
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jdogieJoin Date: 2006-07-29
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I suggest writing a story about something you are very passionate about.
Something that you really like and can be creative with.
Then the story will go on and on depending on your imagination. |
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Minun1020Join Date: 2012-11-04
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I've never actually attempted to make stories again after several tries.
But usually, sticking with them is quite hard. It would take a significant amount of dedication to it.
You could find a purpose for you to keep going, such as people who adore your stories or something else. It depends on the situation. |
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wow i never thought i'd see the day someone helpful strolled into this thread
and i do write about things that i'm passionate about[mostly fantasy and scifi], but the issue is as the story goes on i begin feeling self conscious and lazy and just stop writing the story all together
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jdogieJoin Date: 2006-07-29
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I get that feeling too. But what you need is something to keep you motivated on writing and finishing the story.
Every once in awhile you should ask people for some feedback so you can know what parts to keep and which parts to change.
It will make the story more interesting for people to read.
Tips:
•When you start to become bored, ask yourself, "What else might happen here?" Find a twist you hadn't thought of, and write that.
That's what keeps a story going, and it will leave people on a cliffhanger saying to themselves, "Whoa, I wonder what happened." or "I did not see that coming!"
•Also, write shorter stories that you can finish before boredom overwhelms you.
Long stories are good, but it can take a lot of time and when you eventually finish the audience might be gone by then.
I Hope this helped and made a little sense.
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advice was good but i was actually planning on doing a long story because what the hell right
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jdogieJoin Date: 2006-07-29
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Hey man, whatever floats your boat I guess.
Good luck. |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WBhKqX_EeI
Just a summary from that video:
It's really easy to say you're going to write your story. However, once you realized the number of sacrifices that will be made and struggles you'll encounter, it will be very intimidating. For that, you'll most definitely give up or slack off for the most part.
Since you're trying to write a lengthy story, try to make a small and manageable goal. Instead of telling yourself to create an entire story, tell yourself to write chapter one, outline your story, or perhaps write ten pages. Be specific amongst these goals. Also, try to add due dates.
When will A/Z release me from their hell? :-: |
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xenoman90Join Date: 2011-07-25
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Although not intentionally for me...
This is a bit of advice when I roll out my first RPF.
A discussion lore soon to be my first RPF.
I'm so eager. |
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please stop calling it rpf and go back to calling it rp
that way I can hate soardlo a little less |
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xenoman90Join Date: 2011-07-25
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A'ight.
Don't wanna anger a popular roleplayer.
That'll be incredibly bad. |
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oh please
I'm not popular or have any sway wth anyone here, I just pretend o be in order to stroke my withering ego |
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xenoman90Join Date: 2011-07-25
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That works too. |
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PawzKatJoin Date: 2012-04-22
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Sorry dude, but I have no tips. I usually drop my own stuff. |
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eikoopmitJoin Date: 2012-10-10
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Sorry dude, but I have no tips. I usually drop my own stuff.x2 |
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yeah uh tbh i shouldn't be the one to give advice but from what I have been trying to do
just don't care about the quality while you're writing it. that's for editing later on when ur already finished and done and its all out
I mean like you should always strive to improve but u shouldn't let thoughts of "omg this might suck" stop you, because I did constantly and I never got things done. your first priority is to just do it and get your ideas and everything on paper. |
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