i'm thinking of writing a story for the FIRST time! and i need HELP?

Question

ok so im 15 and im not one of those people who are great at writing essays and stuff! i am pretty good at English but im not one of those kids who are gifted! i dont like writing essays but writing a story sounds good! i did kinda wrote a short story with my friend when i was 12! anyway um should i even bother writing? im only 15 and like i said
i'm not one of those talented writers! so what do u think?
i kinda have a vague idea, it's going to be romance and kinda of a love triangle! i was thinking of writing from the main character's POV whos is going to be a 17 year old girl!
so should i write out the whole thing like what happens in the end... like a outline?or should i just start writing? i just want to start writing but people say it wont work that way! true?
oh btw i moved to Canada 4 years ago and i didnt know any eng before moved! but my English is good now i got like a 92% in english, grade 9
thanx =)

Answer 1

THe only way to become more talented is to practice practice practice. With writing, this will take many years of practicing many hours a day several times a week.



I wouldn't worry about writing the whole piece if you are talking about a story. Make an outline with some main ideas, and write the portions that are coming to you the easiest first. You will need to revise and change things as you proofread, but don't change too many of the main ideas. If you find yourself doing this, then you may want to start over from scratch.



After you have finished the bulk of the main ideas and the easiest parts of your story, then you will need to go back and work on the tougher parts, such as introductions or beginning of the story, or the climax may be the hardest part for you...it all depends on your style. Start writing short stories first. Try to write things that you are familiar with so you don't have to do too much research on topics. Also, try to relate to the characters in your story, for example, put yourself in their shoes and try to decide how you would act if you were them, and what you would say, etc.



Also, to become a good writer, or to become the type of writer you wan't to be, you will want to read a lot too. Take note of the types of things that your favorite writers do, and try to find the things you like about their styles of writing. Try to put in words why you like a particular piece of writing, don't just say "I like it" but "I like it because it makes me feel this...or makes me think of that.."



I am really glad to hear that you are interested in writing. I think that this will be something that will provide you with a lot of happiness in the future if you are able to develop your talent and stick with it.



Good luck,



p.s. and just sitting down and writing does work, and this will help you practice and develop your style. THis is something many writers do, its kind of like "brainstroming." Now, don't get me wrong, you shouldn't just sit down and start writing and expect something worth publishing or turning in for a class to come out of it, but it can help you come up with some new ideas. You can go back and use pieces of what you come up with in other stories, or expand on the parts that you like and discard what you don't like.



-kidx

Answer 2

Just start with a little idea from something normal in your life. Study it a little, then change something about it in your mind and see if it makes a good story. What if your friend told you he/she was moving to a cannibal island or really loved or hated you?



Really, I think every person's writing style is different, and thank goodness for that or every book would be the same. Can you imagine that? 'Oh look, in this one the girl is trapped in a dungeon not a horse barn- and she's an artist's daughter, not a farm girl!'



Say, I'll have to work on that story. (Meaning all books are the same.)



You can sketch an outline if you wish- some stories need that. Some you're just itching to write out a few paragraphs and the ideas for the rest come later- and not necessarily soon. :(

Answer 3

one of my liked writers said that he doesnt have an outline and prefers not to know where the story goes. He says he makes each sentence perfect and then writes the next. if you make each one perfect teres no need to go back ad edit it or anything and he says he just turns in completed works. the next sentence is then peiced together with no real direction in mind. He is a rather unique writer and is more about the style and creativity than having a structured story.



write however you wish. you're young. the craft of writing is something that is learned and practiced. people who wrote a lot before dont necessarily become writers or arent writers know. maybe they found something better to do.



for just a short story you can write it any way you want and in the end it will likely just be one exercise on your path to becoming a better writer. with computers and such now a days you can go back and add things or move them around as you wish. having an outline sometimes i feel stifles the creativity. becausethen you know what your supposed to say. rather than let the stry unfold.

Answer 4

I'd say go for it. Theres no harm in trying. It is good to know where you want the story to go and outlines can be very useful, but it is possible to write a story without an outline to begin with. Stephenie Meyer wrote Twilight without an outline and that got huge, but she did make an outline for the rest of the books. If you want to write than just start writeing, and maybe if you get writers block come up with an outline. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Typically when I begin a story I just start writing out specific scenes I may have thought of in my head, and make outlines of the main characters and important details I want to remember.



When first coming up with a story you want to write out everything you have thought of at that point.



Then later you can organize all your information; (i.e.) excerpts from the actual story you're writing, information on characters, outline of a plot[if you have thought of one], etc.



Just because you're 15 doesn't mean you shouldn't write. I began writing at the age of 10. Been doing it for a long time now and I've gotten much better.



Also, in a story, be sure you make your characters and plot realistic, no one likes far-fetched ideas, but try to keep the story interesting.

Answer 6

You say your not that good of a writer? Well, if you want to write then you need to do it. If you have a idea of a story then you should write out some things first before you start writing.



Make a list of the characters and all their traits and how they act.



Personally, I write best from the tip of my tongue. If it's not good I just erase!! lol



Experiment and have fun.

Be careful about sharing your story, some people know good work when they read it and they might steal it.

Good luck!!

Answer 7

well, i'm not a beginner in writing or anything, but i'm stuck in quite the similar situation. if i have anything, it's writer's block, but what i do is just write. i've tried outlines, but i none of them work for me, so i only get so much done just by writing it out. you know, wing it! it all depends on what you feel like doing. at least write a vague description of your character(s) and a little bit of the plot, but it doesn't even have to be two paragraphs, so don't stress. one thing leads to another, and who knows? maybe a little twist will come to you when you don't even expect it. writing according to plan isn't for all of us, so just do what you think might be the easiest path for you. keep in mind that not only your readers must enjoy it when you finish, but you have to be willing enough and happy during writing! and don't worry about your english. i think your grades prove you'll be fine in that department. best of luck!

Answer 8

Well if you truly want to write a story then I suggest you do some brain storming of how you feel it might turn out and multiple events that you could include in the story. You don't necessarily have to do that, but I feel it would help your story out a lot. Also good luck on whatever you decide to do =)

Answer 9

go for it you only live once in your life. Plus younger people are one of the best writers due to the fact that their vocabulary is always growing and also because they are creative.



Good luck with your story

Answer 10

Go for it. You should write an outline first then go over it.

Answer 11

pick up a PDF of how to write professionally! good luck!

Answer 12

You can definitely start writing without any prewriting or outlines, as long as it has correct format, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and whatnot. I suggest completely creating your character, describe his/her looks, write down some features that make the character unique (uniqueness of appearance, personality, personal items, etc), and describe the personality afterwords as best you can. For all this, I would just start writing as you think of it, definitely re-read and re-read again to make sure things are correct, and insert any stuff that comes to mind. If you were to do all of that, completely creating an original character(s) of your own, I am sure that you will have been inspired enough to start writing immediately or think of good plot lines and whatnot to form a basic outline (which you don't really have to write down, just remember!). None of this is really necessary, its just that, if you do this stuff, then you should be full of ideas to start writing your story. Outlines are never a bad idea, but are not always necessary. If you want, you can write simple ideas about the plot line from beginning to end, characters and how they are connected etc. If you want to cut some of the work needed to write a story, then I would write all the ideas in your head and write as you go, except I would stick with writing the character profiles. Just make sure you are sticking with the info, like don't umm, contradict yourself on some important information or parts of the story, unless it were some weird and sick twist. Just don't, for example, say a character is handicapped and in a wheelchair only to write that the character ran a mile before school, you know the common knowledge. I'll even give you a sample of one of my own characters:



Biography:



Prince Ryan Dante only remembers being on Earth since his birth.



Age: 20

Height: 5' 10”

Weight: 175

Hair: Messy black ear-length hair; or Messy Blonde/white ear-length hair; or Messy Dark-Red ear-length hair



Defined Features: A scar going directly over eyelid from eyebrow to very top of cheek, sometimes invisible, sometimes very apparent.

Gymnast–like body, with an additional 25 lbs of muscle.

Overly-skilled Swordsmith.

Master sword handler/Swordmaster. Most known for duel wielding specially crafted broadswords & Sabers or Samurai Swords.

Changing personality..

Often seen with a mixed black, green, gold, and maroon cloak and a broken heirloom pocket watch.

Family: Prince's parents are unknown, both to him and to others.

Unknown whereabouts of little brother.

Prince Ryan Dante does not actually know if he descends from a high-classed family, so despite his Princely title, he is not a Prince. Although certain items may or may not contradict this. (i.e. Pocketwatch, little brother)

Personality: Since Prince Ryan Dante is not a Prince, the 'Prince' in his name is often used as his first name. Because of this, Prince is his first name, Ryan takes up his middle name, and Dante being his last, He has been called Dastan once..



Prince has a split personality, thus describing why he has 2-3 first names. First off, Prince occupies a sliver of his soul and allows Prince Ryan Dante to see through the eyes of a leader. Maybe for this, he gains his Princely title.



Ryan is a half of his personality who's power and conscience derives solely from the Light and Ultimate Justice. He is a stern, but light-hearted person, who would never kill a person unless it were for penalizing the dark and unjust. Ryan has pure and utter Disdain for all evil and corrupt. He can be characterized by his messy white ear-length hair, and a Cobalt jewel pendant.



Dante is the other half of Prince Ryan Dante's personality. Dante is a surprisingly simple-minded person, who's thoughts are filled with pure blood-lust. He can be characterized by his messy red ear-length hair, willingness to kill his opponent, Survival instinct, and complete mastery of the Zanbato.



Since these three personalities make up Prince Ryan Dante, they are all linked in some way, whether it be Ryan's willingness to kill after sporadically succumbing to Dante's Darkness, or despite Dante's death wish, may it be Dante having spared his opponent, or giving in to his own light.



Lastly, Prince Ryan Dante does not know of his Saiyan abilities. It can remain this way only for so long, until his abilities awaken and fade in and out up until the point in which he learns to control this.



Sample Roleplay:



On the current day, Prince is walking back from his secluded training arena at dusk. He is taking each step leisurely, because he truly enjoys training. The one thing Prince feels is most rewarding is one's own self-improvement. In an instant, he stops abruptly to investigate the overwhelming power that is slowly, but swiftly crawling up his spine. Looking from the background, you could see a bright golden aura being emitted from his body, all while you could feel the intensity of the power as it was exuded from every inch of his body. At the moment in which the unknown power reaches its peak, Prince writhes in pain.



“Ahhhhhhhh!” Prince groaned and yelled in response to the power, “what...is this..powe-!” Prince questioned until he was interrupted by his need to drop to his hands and knees. This event soon came to an end, the young Prince crawled to his feet and proceeded to walk home.



Upon entering his home, the moment he came to his bed, he had just collapsed and slept through the night due to low fatigue from what had happened on his way home.



Not a moment after the sun began to rise, Prince was already on his feet and gathering his items to start his weapon training for the morning. Building his check-list, he picked up his Twin Broadswords and strapped them in an X formation on his back. Secondly, he had remembered today to grab his newly crafted Sakabato and Suguta Tanto: Hochogata combination and attached them to his belt on his right side. He then set out on foot to journey to his training arena that he enjoys being in.



As his walk came to an end, he stepped foot in his training arena and dropped all of his items except the Twin Broadswords. He then took his stance, raised his Twin Broadswords to their normal upright form approximately two feet apart, with the left arm slightly slanted towards the Right Broadsword and lowered about a foot, and began training.



His training for these weapons included: focusing his Ki, quickly charging his Ki up to par, and attempting to push his energy throughout his Broadswords, enshrouding them in a bright golden aura while sustaining that form in hopes of someday achieving a skill similar to the Legendary Spirit Sword, except replacing the magnificent force with actual swords for the time being. This had continued as he occasionally broke concentration and restarted the sequence over the course of several hours. From there, he would switch out his Twin Broadswords with the Sakabato and Suguta Tanto: Hochogata combination and practice general dual sword techniques until the sun would start to set.





I really hope any of this helps you a bit! I'm not even an experienced writer, that's just the stuff I know, just take in what I said and grow on it!