Hey everyone! My name is Seraquin and I'm a new writer. Well... Not exactly new but I've never published my works only since I'm a shy type. That said, I need advice on what set of skills as a writer should I hone so that I'll be a better writer who will be able to post his works without any shame. Any help would be appreciated.
I am not sure where to begin. The books I write tend to be a series. They tend to have a main plot and multiple subplots. Some say I shouldn't write it like that, but I can't help it. It's like a soap opera. I guess drama is the appropriate word. How would I go about getting my work edited in a way where readers would want to read it, but where I don't lose big chunks of the story? Are there particular independent publishers... Show more
I am not sure where to begin. The books I write tend to be a series. They tend to have a main plot and multiple subplots. Some say I shouldn't write it like that, but I can't help it. It's like a soap opera. I guess drama is the appropriate word. How would I go about getting my work edited in a way where readers would want to read it, but where I don't lose big chunks of the story? Are there particular independent publishers that allow this stuff? Oh, and while I'm inquiring, is there a way to change my avatar? I keep looking and can't find it. Thanks.
Hi Melanie. It's not a matter of "allowing" for publishers, but what they want. I too wrote a huge story. 390k words. I decided to break it up into 3 books (a la Lord of the RIngs) but its currently unpublished too, and awaiting the day I feel more comfortable putting it out... Show more
Hi Melanie. It's not a matter of "allowing" for publishers, but what they want. I too wrote a huge story. 390k words. I decided to break it up into 3 books (a la Lord of the RIngs) but its currently unpublished too, and awaiting the day I feel more comfortable putting it out there. I decided to write something else in the meantime, still long at 148k, but still readable. That one is also probably too long for agent/publisher preference. But I'm still learning to how to simplify my mind. I'm proud of my longer stories, but I also know that it may take some time to gain some cred to be able to put at least the big 3-parter out there. It's not a matter of removing integral things from your story, I would never recommend that, but rather two things have helped me: 1. Edit, then edit again. Simplify the story as best you can. Keep what you love in it, but are there descriptive sections, or long lengthy add-ons that are essential to the story? Long paragraphs of non-essential dialogue? Think like a movie director. Most every director shoots about a 3-3.5 hour movie when he's first done, and then he has to go into the editing room and start chopping stuff out to get it to 1.5-2 hours. They don't like it either, but it's necessary. Get your book to the necessary level, and see where you end up.
2. Next time plan for a shorter story than you think you need to. You can always find moments to lengthen and have fun with to make it longer. But trying to stuff a big idea into a smaller package is always harder.
**On the avatar. It's not. It's just your profile pic. Click on it in your profile, and it allows you to change it to whatever you want. Some folks treat it like an avatar. I have avatars on other sites, but stick my boring mug up there for this site. :)
Humanity hangs in shame on Kuthua rape and murder!
By:
Umar
Humanity lost and India shamed to the core for an 8-year old nomadic girl, Asifa, who was drugged, sexually abused and brutally murdered in January, 2018 by some beasts for venom with the minority Muslim Bakerwal community in kuthua. What happened next in the following months is even more disturbing and shocking; Lawyers deemed to deliver justice and politicians more often than not are boosting of development of the country... Show more
Humanity lost and India shamed to the core for an 8-year old nomadic girl, Asifa, who was drugged, sexually abused and brutally murdered in January, 2018 by some beasts for venom with the minority Muslim Bakerwal community in kuthua. What happened next in the following months is even more disturbing and shocking; Lawyers deemed to deliver justice and politicians more often than not are boosting of development of the country have openly endorsed the criminals involved in the rape and murder of the girl! Political leaders participarting in the protest by a self-styled 'Bharat Ekta Munch' chanting "Bharat matta ki jai" and waving tricolour demanding release of the accused is alarming for india!
Currently writing my first book! Is it normal to want to keep that secret? I feel like if I tell people or start promoting it like the blogs say I should, that it will somehow shadow it or 'taint' the process :(
Promotion doesn't taint anything, but putting your book out publicly does. Even publishing it here, I was told... and I did it anyway. But agents aren't telling me "Yes" so good bet my free book didn't help me be agent candy. But, i did get a lot of eyes on it, and the response... Show more
Promotion doesn't taint anything, but putting your book out publicly does. Even publishing it here, I was told... and I did it anyway. But agents aren't telling me "Yes" so good bet my free book didn't help me be agent candy. But, i did get a lot of eyes on it, and the response was priceless, so... give and take.
It's fine if you want to keep it a secret. Sometimes, though, if you give little hints about it, it will make readers curious and want to read your book after it's done. I domt think this is taint it. Its more like a tease.
I do give tiny hints on my instagram and fb business pages that i'm writing something. I don't give any details but just some hints that i have a project.
Do you, dude. Agents like debut authors (I'm told, although they seem to like the word "No" a lot more, IMHO), but if you want to self-pub, most successful ones gather as large a flock of followers as possible before they publish. Helps if the book hits the racks and sells... Show more
Do you, dude. Agents like debut authors (I'm told, although they seem to like the word "No" a lot more, IMHO), but if you want to self-pub, most successful ones gather as large a flock of followers as possible before they publish. Helps if the book hits the racks and sells immediately, rather than slowly. Even if you get published by a trade company, you'll need to drum up publicity on your own in addition to whatever the pub house and agent do. Lots of trade pubbed authors aren't doing any better than the SP ones. There's no perfect way to get it done. Just what works for you.
Hello! My name is Aurora and I am not only new to bookrix, but also to writing. I used to write a lot when I was younger, but stopped somewhere along the way. I have just recently been trying to get back into writing and was looking for a group to join.
Best advice I can give is start with a scene, any scene that's in your head. Write it. The figure out if it's in the middle, beginning, or wherever. Set that aside and see if there's anywhere that that scene took you, and go from there. I usually have several vignettes that... Show more
Best advice I can give is start with a scene, any scene that's in your head. Write it. The figure out if it's in the middle, beginning, or wherever. Set that aside and see if there's anywhere that that scene took you, and go from there. I usually have several vignettes that don't get used just because I can visualize the scene, write it, then decide that the story needs to go a certain other way. But it drove me into the right direction by writing it down. Just a thought.
I've actually written the ending in advance before, but had to adjust it. But still, it sends you off in a direction. There's lots of ways to get the ball rolling. My idea is just one of them. Good luck!
These are flat or dirty words that don't carry much meaning and slow the reader down. Your story will benefit, if these are deleted, of course not in every case.
Use all five senses in your writing. Your description will become more vivid to readers:) Good luck!