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Help, I've got writers block!!!!! 
So what are you working on? Short story, novel, poetry, song lyrics, other? One thing that I've found with my novel is that when I have writer's block if I go back and work on the outline that will often give me incentive to get back into writing the actual story! If you don't have an ouline then shame on you! No wonder you have writer's block! 
The think I like about an outline is that it's like working backwarks. You block out the main points of the story. Those end up being the main parts of the book. The novel I'm working on has 6 main parts. Then you break those parts down into chapters. And then you break each chapter down into "scenes" and you may even need to break the "scenes" down into individual "acts" for each character. Especially if you're writing in 3rd person limited pov. Knowing which character's head you're in helps with how to write that scene. When I get writer's block I go back and work on improving the outline, and that almost always sparks me to go want to write an actual 'scene'. That's what works for me. 
Of course there are days when nothing seems to work. That's when you go jump in the lake (literally). Go do something and come back to it later. Walk the dog, or whatever. |
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Help, I've got writers block!!!!!
So what are you working on? Short story, novel, poetry, song lyrics, other? One thing that I've found with my novel is that when I have writer's block if I go back and work on the outline that will often give me incentive to get back into writing the actual story! If you don't have an ouline then shame on you! No wonder you have writer's block!
The think I like about an outline is that it's like working backwarks. You block out the main points of the story. Those end up being the main parts of the book. The novel I'm working on has 6 main parts. Then you break those parts down into chapters. And then you break each chapter down into "scenes" and you may even need to break the "scenes" down into individual "acts" for each character. Especially if you're writing in 3rd person limited pov. Knowing which character's head you're in helps with how to write that scene. When I get writer's block I go back and work on improving the outline, and that almost always sparks me to go want to write an actual 'scene'. That's what works for me.
Of course there are days when nothing seems to work. That's when you go jump in the lake (literally). Go do something and come back to it later. Walk the dog, or whatever. hey, go easy on me!!! and it's poetry I am trying all over again... awwwwwwh, guess I'll go jump in a lake then... 
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hey, go easy on me!!! and it's poetry I am trying all over again... awwwwwwh, guess I'll go jump in a lake then...
When it comes to writing poetry I can never force it. Some days it just comes natural and I feel like writing a poem about every little thing. Other days it just isn't there. Don't know why. 
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personally, when i was writing the characters for the novel i'm working on (should be out this fall!! [/shameless plug]), i took different character aspects of myself, and personified them. granted, not everyone can really relate to them, but i myself find it a bit more fulfilling to see how "i" interact with "myself" and see how well the characters compliment each other
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hey, go easy on me!!! and it's poetry I am trying all over again... awwwwwwh, guess I'll go jump in a lake then...
When it comes to writing poetry I can never force it. Some days it just comes natural and I feel like writing a poem about every little thing. Other days it just isn't there. Don't know why.
Thankya for that input, that's what my friend says...     
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Abra,
You should write rhyming children's books, I'll illustrate them and we'll make a fortune. JB |
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Abra, You should write rhyming children's books, I'll illustrate them and we'll make a fortune. JB Sounds cool.  When do we start?
I wrote a song for Noden. 
The lyrics and piano music here,... http://www.csonline.net/designer/ideas/flow.htm The music keeps repeating over and over. You can tell where it starts by the rolled chord that starts the piece. All the other courses are just pounced on. 
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Abra, You should write rhyming children's books, I'll illustrate them and we'll make a fortune. JB Sounds cool. When do we start?
I wrote a song for Noden.
The lyrics and piano music here,... http://www.csonline.net/designer/ideas/flow.htm The music keeps repeating over and over. You can tell where it starts by the rolled chord that starts the piece. All the other courses are just pounced on.
 I can't see it....damn, awwwwwwwwwh...it say's
Your search - http://www.csonline.net/design/ideas/flow.htm - did not match any documents. Suggestions: Make sure all words are spelled correctly. Try different keywords. Try more general keywords. |
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Sounds cool.
When do we start? You come up with a rhyming story that would appeal to children, along with suggestions for pictures. I will do the pictures in primative cartoon style. Decisions on format, size, etc. need to be worked out. I have a binder and I plan on getting a better faster printer ~ although I have an Epson stylus CX5400 now, it is about to fall apart ~ but we could make some prototype books ourselves. A publisher, if they like the books will be responsible for printing and marketing and we would get a small percentage. We would want to find a reputable printer we trust. If we have them printed ourselves, (no publisher) we will also have to market them ourselves, which would take up a lot of time. I don't know that much about marketing children's books but we could learn. As fast as you write and as fast as I could put together the illustrations we could crank them out if we found a publisher who liked the work. JB |
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personally, when i was writing the characters for the novel i'm working on (should be out this fall!! [/shameless plug]), i took different character aspects of myself, and personified them. granted, not everyone can really relate to them, but i myself find it a bit more fulfilling to see how "i" interact with "myself" and see how well the characters compliment each other Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us and congratulations on getting "Shameless Plug" published! When it is out please gives us a link to buy a copy. Also if you have anything to share with us then please do so. John 
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I can't see it....damn, awwwwwwwwwh...it say's
Your search - http://www.csonline.net/design/ideas/flow.htm - did not match any documents. Suggestions: Make sure all words are spelled correctly. Try different keywords. Try more general keywords. No no no no no no no,...... Noden. (tsk tsk) Paste it into your browser's URL ADDRESS BOX. Not into a search engine. It should work.
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I just notices too you link is missing the 'er' at the end of designer. I don't how that happened. Try this one,...
http://www.csonline.net/designer/ideas/flow.htm |
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I just notices too you link is missing the 'er' at the end of designer. I don't how that happened. Try this one,...
http://www.csonline.net/designer/ideas/flow.htm
You've made me sooooooooooooooo happy thanks soooooooooooooooo, much for that... 
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good morning to all the lovely writers. hope everyone has a great day. peace n love to all.
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good morning to all the lovely writers. hope everyone has a great day. peace n love to all.
blue Good morning and wish you a great day also! Please share a poem for us!
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A wonderful good morning to all the great writers!
For those who enjoy creativity and using their imagination then please go to the Green Dragon's Inn. It is your chance to get your fingers typing about a make believe character in a fantasy medieval setting. http://www.justsayhi.com/topic/show/137337 If you enjoy History then go to the History Club. Here we can discuss about American or World History if you like. http://www.justsayhi.com/topic/show/137994 If you enjoy Mythology then go to the Mythology Club! Yes I know crazy right so many places to go! http://www.justsayhi.com/topic/show/138241 ******************************** Today's Word of The Day: June 30th Pugnacious [pug·na·cious] adj. 1. Quarrelsome or combative in nature; belligerent. 2. Expressing an argument or opinion very forcefully: Rather than maintaining a calm demeanor, his boss was quite pugnacious. Challenge of the Day: Write a poem or short story using the word Pugnacious. |
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Write a poem or short story using the word Pugnacious.
Sorry, I would never use a word like that in a poem. Incredulous was a stretch for me and I didn't really like that word either.. JB |
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Write a poem or short story using the word Pugnacious.
Sorry, I would never use a word like that in a poem. Incredulous was a stretch for me and I didn't really like that word either.. JB Perhaps a short story then?
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Write a poem or short story using the word Pugnacious.
Sorry, I would never use a word like that in a poem. Incredulous was a stretch for me and I didn't really like that word either.. JB Perhaps a short story then?
First I would have to look up the word. Maybe a short paragraph. 
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I don’t mind if you’re flirtatious
Telling me that I’m vivacious Although I think that its hellacious, You may think that I’m audacious And don’t expect me to be gracious I would rather be pugnacious. JB |
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