Hello Everyone

nandu · Dec 23, 2005

I am new here, and a trifle nervous.

I am from India. I have published some stories in my native language. Presently, I am writing a novel in English (it's about 40% over). If it gets published, I'll become that strange being, the "Indian-Born English Author".

I have absolutely no idea about how things are in the world of professional writing. There's just this story in my head, hammering away at my skull, impatient to get out.

I hope all you experienced people out here will help me.

Thank you!

triceretops · Dec 23, 2005

Welcome, Nandu. This is an excellent site for finding out about all that is writing and publishing. Spend some time and visit all the boards and threads that interest you. We answer any and all questions so don't be afraid (or nervous) to pose them. We're here to help

Triceratops

clara bow · Dec 23, 2005

Hi, nandu, welcome! Let us know what you need. I have found this site to be extremely supportive and outstanding. I think your nervousness will go away in no time.

September skies · Dec 23, 2005

Welcome Nando. Glad you are here. Nice to have someone from India join us.

nandu · Dec 24, 2005

Thank you for the warm welcome!

My novel is based on Hindu mythology. It is about the death of Krishna, and the last days of the Kuru empire.

My main problem is getting stuck in the middle. There are umpteen number of times when I start well and run out of steam in the middle. Is it writer's block, or am I just plain lazy ? :sleepy:

I don't know.

CampCreek · Dec 24, 2005

I think that's normal. Atleast it is for me. In my admittedly short experience, I've found that when I reach the middle, I slow waaaaay down to the point that I feel like giving up. If I just keep on plugging, pushing on, I get past it and the story speeds up again. Sometimes I'll jump ahead to write a scene I really want to write, or even write the ending. That worked for me ~ it got the juices flowing again. I started thinking, "Oh, yeah! Now I know what Laura has to do to get to this point!" It made it all clearer for me. I don't know if that would work for you, but it might be worth a try.

Welcome to the forum! :welcome:

There is an incredible amount of help here. If my advice above doesn't do it for you, then hopefully something else that you find here will. Good luck! :tongue

aka eraser · Dec 25, 2005

Welcome nandu. There's nothing to be nervous about. Although, I am pretty much the only normal one around here.

sthrnwriter · Dec 25, 2005

Nandu. Welcome to the Cooler.

Ara · Dec 26, 2005

Welcome I am new too!

awatkins · Dec 26, 2005

Hi, Nandu! So glad you've joined us! :welcome:

Bufty · Dec 26, 2005

Welcome, Nandu. I think I said that somewhere else, but what the heck - Hi!

ChunkyC · Dec 27, 2005

Welcome to the water cooler, Nandu!

Wishweaver · Dec 27, 2005

Hi, nandu!

Welcome to AW!

nandu · Dec 28, 2005

My, my! What warmth!

Thank you, everybody! This is the first time I've received such a rousing welcome!

Nandu.

JennaGlatzer · Dec 29, 2005

Wait, I didn't get here yet! I still have to add my rousing hello!

Welcome, Nandu!

Oh, and I hate middles. I could write beginnings and endings all day, but middles are tough!

nandu · Dec 29, 2005

A very special thanks to the proprietor of the joint ! :hooray:

Nandu.

Hello Everyone

nandu

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Bufty

Where have the last ten years gone?

ChunkyC

It's hard being green

Wishweaver

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