Teens Writing for Teens, the 5th
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Don't panic. I always say if you put as much effort into the writing of the novel as you do for outlining, then great. If you put more into outlining than the novel, then why bother outlining?! haha
If you have an idea, just start writing and see where it goes. That's what I do, and that's why I end up with a dozen stories that only have a chapter or 2 because they go nowhere or I get bored. I get bored easily, as I'm sure you've noticed XD
ETA: HI Zoe!
If you have an idea, just start writing and see where it goes. That's what I do, and that's why I end up with a dozen stories that only have a chapter or 2 because they go nowhere or I get bored. I get bored easily, as I'm sure you've noticed XD
ETA: HI Zoe!
Hello, Zoe!
So being a vampire is more of a genetic thing in your story? That's really cool.
Lisa, I panic too sometimes!
So being a vampire is more of a genetic thing in your story? That's really cool.
Lisa, I panic too sometimes!
I'll do index card outlines during the editing process.
Imma subscribe to the outline thread so I can lurk.
Imma subscribe to the outline thread so I can lurk.
Hello, Zoe!
So being a vampire is more of a genetic thing in your story? That's really cool.
Lisa, I panic too sometimes!
Yeah, although her parents are human. It's like a 'skip generation' kinda thing. The parents knew about their ancestors being vampires but didn't expect it to creep up on them
haha
I have a question. I have this story idea of a post-apocalyptic dystopian world where the remainder of human society lives in doomed cities scattered across the globe and use a lottery as means to forcefully enlist people into their city's army. They use their armies to fight for valuable resources for their doomed city to several. Selected users of the army use mechs (think Gundam) for these battles. These battles might lead to death.
Does this sound too much like Hunger Games?
I mean I am trying to change the plot so it doesn't sound too much like Hunger Games, however I am trying to keep the post-apocalyptic dystopian theme with mechs.
Does this sound too much like Hunger Games?
I mean I am trying to change the plot so it doesn't sound too much like Hunger Games, however I am trying to keep the post-apocalyptic dystopian theme with mechs.
If there was a way to visually outline, I would do that. Colours and things that stand out help me a lot.
I don't like either of my ideas for Stephan's subplot in Sticks and Stones, but I can't think of anything else.
I don't like either of my ideas for Stephan's subplot in Sticks and Stones, but I can't think of anything else.
Sounds similar, but the only way to really tell is to try it. You can always change bits and generally if you make it your own then there shouldn't be a problem. The amount of YA books that are very similar is too many to mention, so you should be fine!
I know. That is why I don't panic anymore.
How's it going?
I'm stuck on my short story, so later I'm going to do a query letter for Sticks and Stones.
How's it going?
I'm stuck on my short story, so later I'm going to do a query letter for Sticks and Stones.
The only similar aspect is the lottery, and I'm not 100% sure that the lottery part makes sense. Why would you pick people at random to join the army? You need people with a very specific set of physical and emotional characteristics. Is it a lottery only of physically able people within a certain age range with good self-discipline who follow orders well and respect authority? You also run a major risk of your conscripts refusing to fight, sabotaging their unit or just plain deserting. They'd basically need to be guarded 24/7. And if you've gone to such lengths, why select just a few conscripts? Why not take them all?
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My query for Sticks and Stones:
What do you guys think? Is it too early to put it up in QLH?
What do you guys think? Is it too early to put it up in QLH?
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I think as long as you set the stories apart early, I think it should be fine. For example, as soon as I read the description of Divergent, I thought..."So that's The Hunger Games?" But, apparently, it's completely different. When I read it as a book, it shouldn't start with the MC in a forest shooting game. Perhaps, your opening message shouldn't be about food at all.
I feel that as long as your first half says HUNGER GAMES WHO I NEVER EVEN HEARD OF THAT BOOK it'll be fine
I'm listening to "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" over and over while I've been continuing my short story and now I'm in a ridiculously good mood.
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Your query is pretty straight forward, Lisa, and it works to convey what the story is about. Why would it be too late to put it in QLH?
Akasha - it sounds pretty good! As long as you emphasise how it's different, that's all that really matters.
Akasha - it sounds pretty good! As long as you emphasise how it's different, that's all that really matters.
It's only a WIP I'm working on. I'll put it in QLH tomorrow, methinks.
ETA: I'm going to bed now. 'Night, guys.
ETA: I'm going to bed now. 'Night, guys.
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My boyfriend got me flowers, a Ravenclaw t-shirt, and the Deathly Hallows poster of Hogwarts burning for Christmas.
Guys...I think I'm in love.
Guys...I think I'm in love.
Talking of being in love, I've been reading Clockwork Prince and I'm falling for Will! I just fall for any character who has charm! *sigh* its terrible of me but there you have it. And I should be asleep right now but heck, I can't stop smiling. That books got me giddy! Lol
Lisa, check your reps when you get on. Please.
Anyway... Have I mentioned lately that I love life?
Anyway... Have I mentioned lately that I love life?
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