Sep. 1, 2007 - "Here We Go Again!"
My family encourages me 100% in my writing endeavors, but I am sure they groan every time they hear that I have started writing a new one. The reason for the groan? I have nearly twenty other stories that I have started, but either got bored of, or didn't feel like writing in. (Do those excuses mean the same thing?)
I love each of my beginnings. I get to know the characters before the first chapter starts, because, even if I am not writing the book itself, I am acting the story out in my head, as if I were in it, or watching it.
I problably have a story for every genre out there, except three, horror, science fiction, and fan-fiction.
My latest idea has really excited me (not that the others haven't). Of course the tale will be fictional, but I want it to have elements of Lousia May Alcott (not very likely), and Jane Austen (even more unlikely!) in it.
I am also hoping it will be in the manner of Stepping Heavanward, by Mrs. E. Prentiss. My story will be about a girl named Grace, who struggles with giving up "self", and the tale of her life as she tries to rid herself of her internal moster.
Of course, Grace represents me. The biggest barrier, the only barrier between me and perfect peace in the Lord is giving up "self". So Grace struggles with it, too.
I hope to do more prewriting for this book than any of my others, I plan on outlining, plotting, character development, just plain thought, and I am going no where without prayer. I don't know how long it will take, but I will let everyone know when it is finished. I would appriciate prayer, for this somewhat major undertaking.
Comments
Sep. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Lyric
I knew I gave the Nice Matters award to the right person. :-)
I'm with you on writing in all genres except for Horror (ugh!) and fan-fiction. Sci/Fi is one of my favorite genres, so I write in it sometimes. It's a lot of fun. :-)
Sep. 4, 2007 - What a wonderful idea!
Posted by vintagegirl
That sounds like such a good book, I can't wait until it's finished! I enjoy L.M.Alcott's work, she has a very nice vocabulary. :) Stepping Heavenward is such a good book, I want to read it over and over again to help me in my walk with Christ. I will be praying for you as you attempt this endevour.
May God Bless,
Emily Rose ----"---@
Sep. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by vintagegirl
I completely understand the "twenty other stories that I have started" I have also done that, been excited in the beginning, then loose interest when I don't know what should happen next. The beginnings are really fun, but the next story or stories I do will hopefully be much more thought out. :)
God Bless,
Emily Rose
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Sep. 4, 2007 - Hope you can..
Posted by SuperAngel
finish these books/stories!! LOL!! You have writer's block somtimes, huh??
Well I really like Stepping Heavenward, and would love to read your version when its complete.
RYC:
Yeah, for some reason, we just havent been able to do any kind of language.
Oh man about the Rosetta Stone.
I am so glad you liked my post. It is nice to know I am not the only one that struggles with these things. You have a lot more time to learn what you need to change than I do. So get to work on that!! ; )
Thank you for your encouraging words!!
As Always...
SuperAngel Amanda
Oct. 7, 2007 - I'm just like you
Posted by bigsister
I'm just like you! I haven't finished tons of my stories, I mean tons! It's hard to think of good endings, and I get bored with stories and want to move on to new one's. Keep on working, though, you'll finish some books (I just hope I will!)
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