Originally Posted by
Spartan
What is it that motivates you to write? Or is it a self-confidence issue with your writing itself?
Practice makes perfect, that is the truest thing when it comes to writing. Practice, read books, write down any little idea, even if it is just scribbling in a notebook you keep by your bed. Work at it, do some writing courses if you can, look at free writing tutorials from writer circles or author blogs that give writers good tips.
Let the story flow as it should, let it out, you can always change and edit later. Get the idea on paper, if they remain stuck in your head you tend to forget the really good lines or good ideas. My notebooks are horrible messes, I understand them but no-one else would. Every idea, for whichever story I am working on gets written down in whatever form I choose, be it short notes or long explanations of a pivotal character or plot point.
I write organic, meaning I do not plan my scenes or story. I only know the end point, the journey is for me and my characters. It works for some, others need extensive planning and notes to help the story evolve as they write or others need to plan ahead. I only make notes of key features or traits I wish to add and then most do not even make it on to the paper.
One last tip I can give you, never ever force yourself to write a certain amount of words a day or a month, this makes your writing experience become tedious and routine, write when an idea hits you or you feel like it. I sometimes go days without writing a word, but when I sit down again I have new ideas growing in my mind for the journey ahead, and then I write 1000 word sessions or more.
So I will enjoy this
