Eerrgghh - brain not working

Published on September 3, 2004 By Ariadne Calzanti In Blogging

I've been thinking to myself recently that I would really love to write a book. But then I run into a small problem - I have no idea how to do it! Maybe that sounds strange, but I can't quite get my brain around it.

Are there any writers out there who could give me a few tips?

Well, it would probably take me about 5 years to write, anyhow!

Aria

Comments

stevendedalus

on Sep 09, 2004

It takes a lot of discipline and time; still, you have the natural talent to write, so go for it. I waited over ten years for a novel of mine that is now in the publishing process. But you seem very young and have all the time in the world--be patient and write on something dear to you. LOL

Ariadne Calzanti

on Sep 11, 2004

Thank you so much! I think I will try and start writing a novel of some description and see what happens. I need some characters now! Thanks again, steven, I'm so pleased that you think I have a natural talent to write! lol

Aria

stevendedalus

on Sep 12, 2004

Don't mention it and good luck!

Ariadne Calzanti

on Sep 13, 2004

Thanks!

Angloesque

on Sep 13, 2004

I have about 20 started manuscripts I could send you....

--wryly,

Angloesque

Gideon MacLeish

on Sep 13, 2004

I have about 20 started manuscripts I could send you....

are you my long lost twin?

Ariadne Calzanti

on Sep 18, 2004

I'll give you an insightful for every one you send me

Ariadne Calzanti

on Sep 18, 2004

that was supposed to be a wink...

Angloesque

on Sep 18, 2004

are you my long lost twin?

Let's see....libertarian, jobless, manuscript starter...I jolly well could be.

(or

depending)

I'll give you an insightful for every one you send me

My dear lost soul, I promise you that you wouldn't want them. Agents would laugh you out of their offices. Editors would throw drinks in your face. Even the smug interns would take relish in drawing a big fat Sharpie X over the manuscript, enclosing it with a duplicated note that says "Does not meet our expectations / YOU SUCK! GO WORK AT McDONALDS, YOU CRAZY WENCH!"

-A.

Ariadne Calzanti

on Sep 19, 2004

Does not meet our expectations / YOU SUCK! GO WORK AT McDONALDS, YOU CRAZY WENCH!"

rofl! I see that you've been there before!

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