A Novel Idea

[redsleeves]

I have something resembling an idea for a novel that I intend to start writing, and I think I might be ready to talk about it a little.

First off, I have drawers full of unfinished things I've tried to write and complete, but in vain.  I can't pinpoint the exact reason why I've given up so many times in mid-attempt.  I lose faith in my ideas, or I

Comments

[evillucy]

I like your idea for a novel, good luck with it!

[redsleeves]

Thanx!

[mtbchica]

i say i am going to write and i start and never finish because when i go back and read what i wrote it sucks. i am horrible at telling a story, i envy you in your pursuit of wanting to write and get published, i have an idea for things but i lack the ambition to follow through maybe one of these days i will kick my own ass in gear, anyway good luck, just type in an LJ search writing communities and browse them to see what fits your style.

[redsleeves]

Yeah, we all have that problem. It takes a select few, I guess, to get things going past that planning stage. I'm gonna give it another shot.

[ladygodivablues]

I don't know of any communities myself but a user called free_pancho could probably tell you of some...

[redsleeves]

Thanks for the tip!

[delvalled2000]

You should start writing, however about post 9-11, eh I don't know that topic is so touchy and also very done. You read me?

[redsleeves]

I know what you're saying, but my plan is to take a slightly different approach to the idea, focusing on a specific person who wasn't directly affected by it as opposed to the whole political/social thing. Also, it's safe to say that 9/11's bought a whole new genre of literature, film, tv, theatre, etc, so I'd be in good company...