Doll of Troy - Launching 1000 ships 3,467 8
06/27/2006 07:56 PM

Steven King came out with a book on writing a couple years ago. I think it was called "On Writing".

nermal-the world's cutest fabulounik 8,478 12
06/27/2006 07:57 PM

Detail, detail, detail...describe everything. Don't leave anything out.

Werehampsta 6,375 8
06/27/2006 07:57 PM

Well, he's not going to get sued for false advertising due to that title!



Ha!



Sir, please put the gun down. No! Nooooo!

Chit 178,781 15
06/27/2006 08:03 PM

John, is that you ?







Just come right out and plug "Prank the Monkey" if you need to. Hell it's your site, and we have all come to expect it.

UnderWhere? - I'm touching myself right now 101,398 77
06/27/2006 08:07 PM

Figure out who else writes the same type of story and look up who their agents are. You won't get very far without an agent - lots of publishing houses don't read the pieces sent in cold. They don't have time. So an agent is a must.

Chit 178,781 15
06/27/2006 08:10 PM

Seriously, there have to be writer's forums or user groups all over the Internet that you can get advice from others that are doing the same thing as you are or already have.

Losty is stalking THE STALKER 538 0
06/27/2006 08:44 PM

This book is full of helpful hints.



Advanced Literary Publication Guide.

Tweak 18,881 12
06/27/2006 11:15 PM

I'm doing a writing course at uni and I'm a Frost-ing awesome action writer, but I'm not going to help you because the moment you get help with telling the story, it stops being your story and becomes MY story. I don't want my name put to your juvenile drivel.

Millie 116,988 28
06/27/2006 11:34 PM

What's to know? You either can do it or not. Just like sex. O.K., that's not really true.



Every author has a different technique. It doesn't seem like it is something that can be taught. I suppose there are some practical things a person should know, but I imagine writing is like any other art form--if you really have it in you, you just write until the book is done.



Being a good writer isn't the same as being an author.



But what do I know? Nothing. Really, I'm full of Shakespeare.



I agree with Chit, you may be able to find a writer's forum to give you some pointers. Good luck.

Tweak 18,881 12
06/27/2006 11:38 PM

A certain amount of it is natural talent and imagaination, but some of the more technical things such as structure and pace can be taught. Generally they aren't easy to learn though, so natural ability in those things is also a big advantage.

Dogs Akimbo 211,584 32
06/28/2006 12:11 AM

If you do anything other than heavy drinking, drug usage and wanton sex in preparation for being a novelist, your stuff will suck.

Stabby the stabber 512 7
06/28/2006 03:57 AM

Don't use crayons.

Phuc 237,919 21
06/28/2006 08:55 AM

You need a punch in the tits, Doogan.

All Trixxie, and a Crock of Dick Cheese 65,026 15
06/28/2006 09:08 AM

1. Writers who write good always throw the reader for a loop with an unexpected surprise. In random paragraphs insert phrases like: Sylvia lay sick among the silverware; Then the fireplace flew south for the winter; and watch out for South America the sleeping giant on your back doorstep. End every chapter with: I would write more, but suddenly I am hit by a bus.

Werehampsta 6,375 8
06/28/2006 11:11 AM

Bring it on, Nootanagara. How'd you like to get beat up by a girl?

Werehampsta 6,375 8
06/28/2006 11:25 AM

Oh, and I'll stop asking for advice on this site when John Hoorgrave asks me to, not before.

Chance- This IS a Toy! 171,275 14
06/28/2006 11:37 AM

Hey you got any pics of your vagina?













Want some?

Chance- This IS a Toy! 171,275 14
06/28/2006 11:39 AM

I dont know what the hells the matter with me.

Pumpkin Noggin in a nice shade of off-white 56,642 8
06/28/2006 11:44 AM

If you don't know, how the hell do you expect the rest of us to figure it out?

Phuc 237,919 21
06/28/2006 12:58 PM

I didn't tell you to stop asking for advice, I just like giving you Shakespeare about it when you do.