Want to help me write a book?

WhiteWashMan

OK

so i have decided to write a book.

yep. its a big undertaking. its going to take me lots of time. i have many ideas.


have i ever written before. hell no! but im still going to try.

but, im actually looking for some help. Ive decided to write a good old fashioned fantasy novel.

so if anyone is actually interested in contributing, helping me get my **** together, discussing plots and characters, or even just wants to come along for the ride, then pm me.

i have got a private hosted forum for it, so let me know if youre interested, why youre interested, and i can add you in. ive made it private for a couple of reasons. 1 is i actually want to get published, and obviously i dont want to have my story all over the interweb! secondly, i really dont want the usual drunken **** spouted over by people i know nothing about.

sorry mods of this forum if im stepping on your toes by the way. i was originally going to get it hung of this forum, but figured a hosted one was probably better.

Tar.Aldarion

Base it on a mixture of the malazan series and the Prince of nothing series and I will buy your book.

Good luck with it.

Sarky

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Base it on a mixture of the malazan series and the Prince of nothing series and I will buy your book.

I would happily fellate a book like that. And buy it dinner, too.

Carry on, and good luck to you WWMan.

tba

you old romantic

WhiteWashMan

everything is good

now i just have to write the damn thing!

BEAT

it is quite an undetaking,
I have been writing for years and while I know it is what I was born to do I have yet to send one of them off to the publisher.
I had an interest in one of my sci-fi fantasy books but I put it aside for a more serious non-fiction book

I wish you much luck, of all the people here I am certain you will put out (as well as MAJD) a much enjoyed novel.
I bet she can help you write a bestseller with what I have seen of her writing and know of her background

If ever I can offer assitance send me a pm,

it's been ages since Ive heard what the two of you are up too Id love to catch up sometime.

Dylan_James

I would be interested in lending a hand, just pm or email me with more details

oclugg

No, just get on with it and write your book.

DublinWriter

WhiteWashMan wrote: »

but, im actually looking for some help. Ive decided to write a good old fashioned fantasy novel.

First, go read 'How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy" by Orson Scott Card (1990). If you can't get a copy (I think it's out of print) then I'll sell you on my (unread!) copy for a modest fee *g*

Secondly, don't put any unpublished material on the Interweb, even if it is your ''buddies" who will be reading it. It's a legal minefield.

r3nu4l

I'd have to agree with DW regarding putting any of the stuff online, it can bring legal difficulties, not least with certain publishers who insist that the material has NEVER been published in any form, anywhere else.

That said, good luck! I've been writing for years and love it I'd like access and will pop in on occassion. If I can help, then I will but with MAJD beside you why would you need anyone else's help?

WhiteWashMan

the one thing i am not putting up on the web is any parts of the book.
i have no issue with working on characters and plot lines and all things background, but as for actual prose, nope. nada.

smirkingmaurice

I've been writing for years, mainly during the winter strangely enough, and it may sound paltry but before you ever put pen to paper for a night have yourself a few hot currant scones freshly warmed and dripping with butter complimented with a strong tea, believe me, sustenance for a masterpiece

smirkingmaurice

As only this winter could know, as the north wind whispered the approach of some snow, radio static tells the news of a foe, rigid to the turret the young soldier did go

johnwrites

WhiteWashMan wrote: »

OK


i have got a private hosted forum for it,QUOTE]


How does one get a private forum?

smashey

Just out of interest here WWM, but do you have a routine or are you basically typing/scribbling as and when you get time/inspiration?

dj_quinn

Try joining a writer's group. You can flesh out your characters and plot with other writers at the meetings. People write differently, but most successful writers I know focus on developing the characters and then they say they let the plot work itself out. Then again, I've never written a novel, just short stories. I'm ready to start one however.

McGinty

Hi WWW

Personally I would advice a set time of day, as suggested by smashey, I wrote a book (not published and in need of serious rework but about 60,000 words so it is there), and what worked for me was a set time everyday, now I have gone onto study english via academia, but I still have a routine, and mine is early in the morning (its my peak time) but basically when you find your niche time, you'll find you will write **** loads, but I also know the crippling fear one experiences, basically can one write something that another person wants to read, and personally in my opinion that feeling is magnified when one is writing their own work, I've learned that I can write but fear holds me back, so I would say find your niche time, and write the damn thing, switch of your mental editor (if you can I know its hard) but if you can, let your heart speak, a reader always knows when the heart is put into the text, even if they cannot articulate it, they can feel it. Personally I believe all the great books have heart/ passion in them, so let it rip. Best of luck and if you wish to pm please do, I will try to help in any way I can.

WhiteWashMan

cheers all.

I dont really have the time to dedicate to this every day. as it is, for the last 2 months Ive done nothing at all. but then again, I am changing job, having christmas, and buying a house, so im pretty busy, and its low on the priority scale right now.

fwiw, ive actually decided to change some things on the forum. Imthinking of opening it up to anyone that is writing. I dont want it to be another creative writing forum though. theres no point in that. it will remain a private forum, more a sort of book club type affair. may do that, may not, but would be interested in seeing how something like that may go.

also had an idea whereby you get 5-10 people interested in writing short stories. every month you give them a plot line and some character names, and see what comes out the other end from 5-10 different people.
Sort of along the lines of what stephen king did with Desperation and er, the other book he did at the same time as Bachman.
i think personally that would be really cool

McGinty

also had an idea whereby you get 5-10 people interested in writing short stories. every month you give them a plot line and some character names, and see what comes out the other end from 5-10 different people.
Sort of along the lines of what stephen king did with Desperation and er, the other book he did at the same time as Bachman.
i think personally that would be really ]
Hi I would be interested in this and contributing work towards it, often a collective piece of work can be a good thing, because one is exposed to very different viewpoints, so please add me to it,

smashey

WhiteWashMan wrote: »

also had an idea whereby you get 5-10 people interested in writing short stories. every month you give them a plot line and some character names, and see what comes out the other end from 5-10 different people.
Sort of along the lines of what stephen king did with Desperation and er, the other book he did at the same time as Bachman.
i think personally that would be really cool

You know what? I'd have a go at this.

Dades

smashey wrote: »

You know what? I'd have a go at this.

+1
This common character short story idea intrigues me.

I started a book late last year, after ages putting it off. I have lots of ideas and 5 cracking pages so far! Have written a few feature scripts too.

owlwink

DublinWriter wrote: »

First, go read 'How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy" by Orson Scott Card (1990). If you can't get a copy (I think it's out of print) then I'll sell you on my (unread!) copy for a modest fee *g*

Never ever use a how to to write a novel. Originality is the key.

dylan1969

BEAT wrote: »

it is quite an undetaking,
I have been writing for years and while I know it is what I was born to do I have yet to send one of them off to the publisher.
I had an interest in one of my sci-fi fantasy books but I put it aside for a more serious non-fiction book

I wish you much luck, of all the people here I am certain you will put out (as well as MAJD) a much enjoyed novel.
I bet she can help you write a bestseller with what I have seen of her writing and know of her background

If ever I can offer assitance send me a pm,

it's been ages since Ive heard what the two of you are up too Id love to catch up sometime.

Hey Beat, Are you into the generation??

Frilly Keane

WhiteWashMan wrote: »

cheers all.

I dont really have the time to dedicate to this every day. as it is, for the last 2 months Ive done nothing at all. but then again, I am changing job, having christmas, and buying a house, so im pretty busy, and its low on the priority scale right now.

fwiw, ive actually decided to change some things on the forum. Imthinking of opening it up to anyone that is writing. I dont want it to be another creative writing forum though. theres no point in that. it will remain a private forum, more a sort of book club type affair. may do that, may not, but would be interested in seeing how something like that may go.

also had an idea whereby you get 5-10 people interested in writing short stories. every month you give them a plot line and some character names, and see what comes out the other end from 5-10 different people.
Sort of along the lines of what stephen king did with Desperation and er, the other book he did at the same time as Bachman.
i think personally that would be really cool

Sorry for butting into this so late; but is this idea (or ideal) still on the cards?

If so, Can I be dealt in?

r3nu4l

Ye, I wantz to be doing dis too!

/bebo

Yes, I too would like to partake in this experiment! WWM, do you want to give us the key words, plot line and character names?

Matt Holck

I'll have a chat with my champions group

but how will I maintain an internet presence?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTeY7OQdupw

the_wheel_turns

WhiteWashMan wrote: »

OK

so i have decided to write a book.

yep. its a big undertaking. its going to take me lots of time. i have many ideas.


have i ever written before. hell no! but im still going to try.

but, im actually looking for some help. Ive decided to write a good old fashioned fantasy novel.

so if anyone is actually interested in contributing, helping me get my **** together, discussing plots and characters, or even just wants to come along for the ride, then pm me.

i have got a private hosted forum for it, so let me know if youre interested, why youre interested, and i can add you in. ive made it private for a couple of reasons. 1 is i actually want to get published, and obviously i dont want to have my story all over the interweb! secondly, i really dont want the usual drunken **** spouted over by people i know nothing about.

sorry mods of this forum if im stepping on your toes by the way. i was originally going to get it hung of this forum, but figured a hosted one was probably better.

In case you don't know already, there's a very good lecture recorded at M.I.T. on how to write fantasy... It was certainly enlightening, especially if you want to start writing fantasy.

Also, I'd be happy to lend a hand with your book. I've never written anything high-fantasy, but I have written a number of "light" fantasy short stories, which have been published in international and college journals.

You should know that getting published in fantasy, despite the success of works like The Lord of the Rings, is very, very difficult.

jvposter

WhiteWashMan wrote: »

OK

so i have decided to write a book.

yep. its a big undertaking. its going to take me lots of time. i have many ideas.


have i ever written before. hell no! but im still going to try.

but, im actually looking for some help. Ive decided to write a good old fashioned fantasy novel.

so if anyone is actually interested in contributing, helping me get my **** together, discussing plots and characters, or even just wants to come along for the ride, then pm me.

i have got a private hosted forum for it, so let me know if youre interested, why youre interested, and i can add you in. ive made it private for a couple of reasons. 1 is i actually want to get published, and obviously i dont want to have my story all over the interweb! secondly, i really dont want the usual drunken **** spouted over by people i know nothing about.

sorry mods of this forum if im stepping on your toes by the way. i was originally going to get it hung of this forum, but figured a hosted one was probably better.

Hello!

After you finish the story you must read some specialty books about font size dimension if you want to be i scientific style if you not choose a publisher and happy editing

smithrdn

Pls PM me the details

seopositive2

I also search on google and give me your post link so it is nice way to writing book i also follow this.

mafiadaga

I'd be interested in writing with you.. I'm always writing, writing a fiction novel at the moment and i have links to proof readers, and all contacts, excet publishers but everyone else i have a link to..

let me know if you need an inspiration...

me