I want to be published.
I want to be a published writer. In all my searches for “what I want to do with my life…” it keeps coming back to two things – politics. Or writing. Now I could do both but I don’t think I have enough wit for that. I don’t think I have enough wit in general but maybe some of you will disagree. But I’d rather be a writer and just…write.
You see, these past few months I’ve been toying with the idea – what with my failed attempts at NaNoWriMo. Mostly because I’m incredibly self conscious of my writing. To the point where much of my “creative writing” is sitting on my hard drive, and has yet to see the eyes of anyone else.
In the next year and half or so, I want to write a manuscript. I want to send it in to a publisher and I want to be published. Maybe this is a pipe dream but it doesn’t hurt to try right?
Of course, I need to polish my skills, create a good MC, think of a plot, and you know, find time to sit and write. Basically what I need is some inspiration. A department that is essentially on strike and has been since who knows when. I should probably negotiate with the unions and get them back to work.
Anyone have any advice? Words of wisdom?
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Three words of advice…”Go for it!”
I agree. Go for it. And just keep writing. The more you write about anything, the easier it is to find inspiration.
I have *no* words of wisdom.. but I do wish you the best in this endeavor!!
That’s fantastic! What a wonderful goal to have! Every so often I get inspired to write a book too, then I can’t think of anything to write about!
I’m with the rest– GO for it! I don’t know anything about being published other than you just have to put yourself out there and do it.
I have nothing particularly inspiring to say, except that if you want to write, then write. You can be like Obama with the books and the politics. It’ll be great.
I LOVE your writing! Can you send me some of you creative writing? I want to read,
My blog’s full of advice, but it’s mostly centred around writing Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror. Still, you may find it useful, as much of it involves problems that affect all genres – how to write a killer opening paragraph, how to avoid or overcome Writer’s Block, how to work with plot hooks, working with editors, useful books for writers, and how the publishing industry works. All the good stuff (I’ll figure out how to get my massive head back out through the door in a minute).
The real advice, though, is this: Do it.
Nobody ever got published by wanting to get published. They get published by sitting down, making time, writing and polishing, then submitting their work. You already know that you want to do it, and acknowledging that is a far bigger step than many people give it credit for.
“Do, or do not. There is no try.”
Interesting, I just started writing again and I am friends with a few authors — two live locally…………..we get together from time to time and you should meet them.
I love writing and I already have my outline and plot good to go for mine.
I have a hard time finishing things I write as well. I have had so many wonderful ideas for novels that never made it past the first chapter. I’m working on my ultimate story write now, but I’ve learned not to push it. If you are feeling uninspired, forget the writing part. The best thing a writer can do is just live. Some other writer advice I have heard is to try to write a page everyday, even if you think it’s terrible, just write. It doesn’t even have to be your story. The point is getting the words and ideas out on paper. It’s like a muscle you should exercise. Also, another thing writers must do is read. Reading helps inspire and puts you in the seat of your audience. I hope any of that helped. And good luck!
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Yes!!! Do it!
There are enough people in the world who don’t pursue their dreams. I think you should buck that trend.
I think knowing what you want to do and deciding to do it is such an amazing step. If you really want to do it, you’ll do it. Good luck!!!