So, I'm writing a book. I just the got the idea to write one four years ago during my freshmen year in college. I had a major setback however one day when my brother told me to turn on the tv and I saw a show that GREATLY resembled my manuscript, so I basically had to throw the damn thing out the window and start over; was not happy. So, I've spent the last two years trying to generate something, for lack of a better term, Fresh and New. I'm happy with the direction of the new story. The thing that has impressed me most is how much better my writing has become. I believe each state has their own version of a graduation exam. When I took mine in high school I received a perfect score on the language arts portion. I didn't consider myself a very capable writer at the time, so I was surprised by the results.
Now, I've kinda got 1/4 of the book into a readable build. I'm really having trouble with the ending though. I haven't really gotten there yet, but it has to be good. I enjoyed twist endings, or surprises that I should have seen but missed, that pop up at the end. Its probably why I love the Sixth Sense-type of movies. Surprises are great.
Initially I thought that I would post excerpts from the book, but now I'm having second thoughts.
5 comments:
While I would be THRILLED to read excerpts of your book here, I would caution against it. You never know about people, and someone might take it (steal it) before you're able to finish.
(But I really would be thrilled to read it some day.)
Yeh I would think about putting it on here first cause u remember how that famous tv show stole your idea before lol. And it would be nice if I could read some more though,geez its been like freakin forever lol
My bad, I'll send you some more before the week is over. I've done some restructuring, so I'm really excited. I thought you were sick of reading it. I hadn't shown anyone else, just you. You were my sole audience member, so thanks for all the feedback!
Yes, yes, I had to resist the urge to burn something down as I was watching it on tv. But its ok, cause the new version isn't that bad....right?
I agree with what aek/david said. Thieves are all around us!
i've tried my hand at writing a book, but i only get short stories done. but i'm in the process of writing a movie that has been stuck in my head this last week.
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