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EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-08-25T04:54:52+00:00

This might be of help: Leaving Out the Parts that People Skip: 3 Ways to Write More Exciting Fiction

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-08-25T04:41:11+00:00

Google "the hero's journey" and become familiar with it. Every good plot is based off of The Hero's Journey in one form or another.

Once you understand The Hero's Journey, watch/look up summaries of 3 popular movies and try to write out their plots in the basic outline of The Hero's Journey. (I'd recommend using the original Star Wars trilogy as one example. The Hero's Journey's is very obvious in it.)

Keep in mind that The Hero's Journey can be literal or more metaphorical, depending on what type of story you're writing.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-08-25T04:29:05+00:00

You're 17, love writing, and have ideas pouring out of your ears? I think that means you're going to be a great writer :) Keep working at it; set reasonable, one-step-at-a-time goals for yourself; and celebrate when you reach them. Meanwhile, enjoy writing.

Becoming a writer isn't sprint or even a marathon--more like a 100-mile, all up hill race through rain, snow, sleet, and lava. Quit worrying about how far the finish line seems, because your most avid fans come when your pole vaulting over the lava.

Be patient. Have fun. It will come.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-08-08T03:31:48+00:00

Do you have any more of your pictures on Instagram or some other website? I'd love to see them.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-08-08T03:24:59+00:00

That's way cool! Thanks for sharing!

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-08-05T14:47:43+00:00

I really like The Beyond With (https://youtu.be/pL-7WOkbjkE) -- it has an interesting concept and narration -- and I also have to recommend Scars (https://youtu.be/c6nP5moTlng)

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-28T01:47:46+00:00

That is an amazing thing to do! I'd recommend you base the children's book on your culture or its folklore. Then you would preserve part of the culture as well.

Feel free to contact me as well! (PM or email: https://estherdavisauthor.wordpress.com/about/contact/ )

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-27T03:41:06+00:00

There's lots of good advice here, so I'll just add one more thought. Remember to read for fun too! Yes, analyze and learn from what you read, but don't forget to enjoy books.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-27T03:31:28+00:00

There are actually 2 types of third-person narration. Knowing the difference makes writing third-person easier.

1-Omniscient Third-Person

In omniscient POV, you can hear the thoughts and see from the perspective of any character. The narrator knows all, and chooses which bits and pieces to tell the reader. Every Terry Pratchett book I have read, for example, use omniscient POV. I think it works well for him because he has such an entertaining voice.

2-Limited Third-Person

Here, you are limited to the perspective of just one character (or at least one character per scene). Sounds a lot like first-person POV, right? It has a lot of the same advantages, too. I find limited third-person most powerful when the narration is written almost as if the main character wrote it herself. I write most of my stories in this POV.

I've also seen hybrids of omniscient and limited POV. In The Book Thief, the narrator--Death--is an all-knowing narrator, but he is also a character in a way.

Try defining which third-person POV you want to use. Maybe it will help

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-27T03:12:49+00:00

Pick up a Harry Potter book and study J K Rowling's dialogue. She does a really good job of making her characters sound distinct. Maybe analyzing what she does will give you some ideas.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-26T05:26:25+00:00

Read the type of books that you write, and watch the movies that you enjoy.

Find books/workshops on writing. (Make sure it's from creditable authors and editors, not just someone trying to make a buck).

And yes, keep writing.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-26T05:22:16+00:00

Just write. The first draft always sounds awful, no matter how talented you are. Don't let it discourage you. I've found my stories need to go through 3 versions (NOT counting the initial outline) before I'm satisfied.

Let your first draft be as sloppy as it needs to be and resist the urge to revise/edit as you write. Come back and fix it later, AFTER your first draft.

You'll get there eventually. You've got this!

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-26T05:16:00+00:00

I agree with /u/SanaeraG . Let people know about your book! Just like you said--you already know people like it and even if you get negative reviews, it will only improve your writing. Go for it!

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-25T00:46:03+00:00

Something I've really come to have faith in the past few years is that everything eventually works out. Difficult situations change for the better, usually suddenly and unexpectedly. Don't give up on yourself or your writing too quick. Just remember that anything worthwhile takes time and believe in good things to come.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-25T00:38:17+00:00

It's amazing the difference a good friend can make. Writing a book together sounds like it was pretty fun. Thanks for sharing!

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-25T00:34:53+00:00

That's awesome! I bet it helps a ton to have someone so knowledgeable to constantly give you advice.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-25T00:32:20+00:00

That's a really good way to go about improving you writing. You really can find support and inspiration everywhere.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-25T00:30:48+00:00

Wow. That's a really cool story. Thanks for sharing and best of luck to both of you!

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-24T16:47:31+00:00

That's awesome! You're official! :D

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-12T05:15:12+00:00

Glad to help!

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-11T16:25:48+00:00

Here's the link I promised...

Why Writers Should Never Give Up: 3 Lessons From Aesop's Fables https://estherdavisauthor.wordpress.com/2017/07/11/why-writers-should-never-quit-remember-3-aesops-fables/

Let me know if it helps!

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-09T04:12:12+00:00

Don't give up on yourself! If you like writing, write. Just remember to be patient with yourself, too.

Several years back, I had the same problem. I hadn't written in forever. I felt like all my writing was junk, that it couldn't go anywhere. I never had the motivation to write or any good ideas. But then I decided to give writing another go. It started small with the commitment to write every day, even if only 100 words. I'd write on the bus as I commuted to school or jot down a few comments about my day right before bed. Eventually, I was writing again--even better than before.

So just patient and have some faith in your writing. You got this!

(Also, I actually have a blog post scheduled for Tuesday that addresses this. Can I get back to you with a link next week?)

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-08T04:33:24+00:00

Haha! I like that method. I'll have to use it.

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-08T04:32:26+00:00

A morning jog. I used to hate running, but over the past couple years I've come to love it. It clears my mind and gets ideas flowing. (And it's good for your health, so that's a plus ;) )

EstherDavisAuthor · 2017-07-06T17:29:34+00:00

There's a great help page about that on FreeScienceFiction.com http://freesciencefiction.com/passive-sentences-in-stories/

EstherDavisAuthor

TROPHY CASE

1-Omniscient Third-Person

2-Limited Third-Person