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"I'm writing a

"I'm writing a book, I'm writing a book, don't you ever interrupt me when I'm writing a book."

-- Misquoted SC

But anyway, it's true!! For once, I'm writing a book that gets to more than Chapter Two and isn't for a school project!!! And I've found the secret, at least what's the secret for me! 

What I often say, is 'Never judge a book by its first chapter." (Yes, I love quoting things and misquoting things! Deal with it!) The first chapter is always slow, features character descriptions, and is generally boring to read (and write!!!) Yes, there needs to be a first chapter. But I don't need to write it before everything else. 

So, I started the book from the chapter when things get interesting, and kept writing from that point. I'll add the first chapter later.

What else do the rest of you think is good for stopping yourself from losing interest in something you're writing?  

 

submitted by Tiffany W., age undefined, coordinate plane
(March 24, 2012 - 8:06 pm)

back to the Inkwell

Correction: The person whom you misquoted is not SC but Julian Smith, a prominent (and really funny) YouTube star. That line comes from the video, "Reading a book".

I disagree that the first chapter has to be boring. If your writing bores you, it will bore the reader. If you don't like starting with character description, skip to the inciting incident, (the point at which the plot begins) and then fill in your characters' backgrounds later.

submitted by Emily L., age 16
(March 25, 2012 - 1:21 am)

I think the first chapter should be interesting but not reveal the whole plot.

By the way , I lost my post. How do I find it ? Or is it gone forever ? CrySurprised 

 

Look on a back page.

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