I've written a novella in that vein. It was interesting. Good luck. First off, you have posted your idea with the date and time. That gives you some reassurance. Secondly, no one here would plagiarize. The idea isn't copyrightable. But your story within the context is.
Money? I don't want to sound discouraging, but 99% of all writers live in cardboard shanties under a bridge. Or so they say.
I certainly hope you continue to write and learn as much about the craft as possible. It's long, thankless hours of hard work. No one will be knocking down the door to read it. Not because it isn't good, but because there's so much crap being published there's not much room left. You will have to knock on the doors until your knuckles are bloody. And with some luck, it is possible to 'make it'.
I don't know if writing in PM is where we're going. Certainly it works on the internet, but it can never replace standard language usage. I mean, no one knows if you speak in shorthand. 'ppl' sounds like 'people' in conversation.
Slow down, read alot of the posts here. I mean alot. There are many pro-published authors on these boards. Their treasure is priceless. Start with 'Writing With Uncle Jim'. The man is a wealth of book-writing experience and wisdom. It will be time well-spent.
I wish you the best of luck. But you must be prepared for years of hard work and dedication. What if you decide not to go ahead and write your book and deal with all it entails? You will still be ten years older in ten years, write or no write- may as well learn a trade in the interim.
Should your book never see the light of day, you will have accumulated better language and communication skills, which are essential to all areas of life and work. I challenge you to find a university with as much to offer in the way of writing and interpersonal skills as AW. How much does college cost? How much does AW cost?
Anyway, it's a pleasure to meet a budding author and it will be exciting to watch you mature in so many ways. You'll cherish the countless friendships you will acquire in the next few months.
We're here for you.
All the best,
Rick, an unpublished writer
If this is a prank, I tip my hat to the one and only Wiley Coyote!
