RC-1162 Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 And don't hesitate to ask other writers for tips on what to write about. If you're stuck somewhere, use the handy PM system, and don't forget to credit them afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Varen Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Another tip from me: 7. Always try to credit on how well the writer has done and what they could do to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin Skywalker Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 My few tips: 1. Greatly enrich it with Detail... but don't go over board by defining everything the Character sees.... 2. As I've been told in the past, seperate dialogues from different characters. 3. Use your Imagination.... do not just write about something that you have whitnessed, make up a new story 4. (my final one) be creative.... add new planets, new NPC's whatever.... not just strictly remain revolving around the NPC's placed throughout a game and/or Movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediMaster12 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Thanks for emphasizing my big point Anakin. I love detail in stories. I have beta read and read people fics for the better part of the year and I have come across some people who are confusing as to what a person sees or they are vague and it loses me. Implying tones of voice help color the particular situation like 'he replied with a slight growl,' obviously the guy is enraged over something. To embelish more on scenery, the best I have seen done are always on action scenes like duels and battles. Using metaphors helps a great deal because not everyone understands technical terms but they do understand simpler forms of explanation. Remember that writing a story is not like a movie. Your words have to be the film so to speak. That is why the detail is important so that we get a clear idea of what is being written. Anakin: I guess I followed your tip number 4 well. I created a whole planetary system which is in the planet databank, another good source. Just be sure to give credit where credit is due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allronix Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Choose your beta with care, and always use a beta for anything longer than 5 pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jae Onasi Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 You all want me to set up a Beta volunteer thread here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Devon Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I think a beta (Jae made a grammatical error! ) volunteer thread could go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin Skywalker Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 You all want me to set up a Beta volunteer thread here? That's a good idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Lady Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I agree. I'd beta read people's works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Varen Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I agree. I'd beta read people's works. Who like? Sure, put a beta thread, I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMojo Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Another good tip: Try not to use the same word too many times. Otherwise your written language becomes utterly boring. Use thesaurus.com or word to find synonyms. That way you can awoid repeating words. Use writely.com if you work on multible computers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kas'!m Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Just thought this might help some people: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Creative_Writing/Novels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanir Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I've just got a simple question. Is it okay to double post in your own fanfic thread? This would help and is excellent cause for an exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev7 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 As far as I know, yes, you can. Though I have only seen it when people post chapters one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exoduz Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 My Helpful Tip: 1. Never do more than one Fic at a time. MY BIGGEST MISTAKE.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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