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I have been reading older posts, and realize that many revolve around the difficulties of writing. I have been writing a book series for five years now, and have become an expert on things like writer's block, character development, world building, and plot twists. On this thread, you can post any problems you are having in your writing, whether it be essays, books, or even songs! I've done them all, for school or for fun. So here, you can post your writing problems, and other CBers and I will help you out by sharing our own troubles and how we overcame them.
submitted by Embers in the Ashes
(November 3, 2016 - 5:49 am)
(November 3, 2016 - 5:49 am)
Hi, this is Brookeira! I'm an experienced author with a published author mom. Can I answer questions too?
(November 3, 2016 - 10:54 am)
Of course Brookeira!
(November 6, 2016 - 5:47 am)
BTW, great idea, Embers in the Ashes!
So, I have this problem where I will start a story, be super excited about it for a few days, and then lose my motivation for it. It happens a lot, and I don't know what to do! I would value some advice.
(November 5, 2016 - 12:47 pm)
Why are you losing motivation? Are you stressed? Do you have a packed schedule? Trouble at school? Or have you simply not found the one thing you really want to write about? Once you find the answer to this problem, it will be easier to solve it. If you just don't have time for writing (which can happen a lot when the school year starts) you could set aside time at night and write in bed before you go to sleep. The easiest way to stick to one story is to mark everything substantial that happens on a story arc, or write a summery. Then, once you have all the protagonists, antagonists, and plot twists you want worked out, you should start writing a page or more of your book every night. This will keep your mind on one story, instead of just bouncing all over the place. Also, try to choose one composition book or journal to write your story in, instead of spreading it out onto multiple pieces of paper. For the journal, I suggest lined paper with a hard cover. Write parts of your story in chronological order in that journal, but if you have an idea for a new plot twist or ending, jot it down as quick as you can so you don't forget it. Once you start writing your one page a night, you should be able to get to the climax quicker, and from there it should be easy as pie to write you're book. If you still have trouble after that, though, try writing the climax and working your way out from there. This has saved me from abandoning stories many times!
(November 6, 2016 - 5:59 am)
Oof, I need help with essays. Whenever I sit down to write them, they always sound more or less the same. I can't make good arguments, and I can never seem to think of a strong ending. Any advice?
(November 6, 2016 - 7:48 am)
Okay, what exactly do you have problems with in essays? Are you bad at stateing or finding evidence? Making a claim? Are essays just plain boring? If you tell me this, it would be easier for me to help you.
(November 6, 2016 - 2:07 pm)
I'm really bad at finishing essays/finding strong statements to end them with. At a certain point, I end up ending them all in a simaler way. Like, I'm writing a bunch of essays on books right now, and I always find myself ending them with "Yada yada yada will keep readers entertained from begining to end" or something along those lines. I also have trouble with, as you said, finding evidence and amoothly incorperating it into my essay.
Ok, gtg. Thanks!
(November 7, 2016 - 8:58 am)
instead of starting by writing everything down, go to a friend, sibling, or parent and tell them your essay out loud. This should help you find errors and create new endings. Also, ask you're parents/friend/sibling what they liked and didn't like about your essay, and how they think you could do better.
(November 7, 2016 - 3:49 pm)