Greetings

Muldoon · Jul 15, 2014

I'm not really good at this never was, so uh I have many ideas but never seem to actually write the book, just tons of character background and plot development. I often re-write the same story many times expecting something different but eventually I always come back to the same door from wince I came from. Its a tragic comedy to be honest! Iv'e never gotten feedback from anybody else other than my mother, father and a friend or two. I came here to see if my material is worth continuing and I love hearing constructive feedback.

I hope to enjoy myself.

Thanks.

Meg02 · Jul 16, 2014

You need a thick skin when you get to sharing your work on here, but if you're open to it, it can be the best thing. I've found (mostly) that the harshest and most honest criticism is the best. Something I definitely didn't get from family.

Hope you find what you need and enjoy your stay!

alleycat · Jul 16, 2014

Welcome.

ChaosKirin · Jul 16, 2014

Hi!

I'm here because getting feedback and help is important, but also because the inspiration of being around other writers is so very important, especially when no one around you IRL actually writes.

Welcome!

regdog · Jul 16, 2014

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thehairymob · Jul 16, 2014

PorterStarrByrd · Jul 16, 2014

Welcome aboard

BradyBones · Jul 16, 2014

Welcome!

I hope you get what you're looking for, but I suspect you may find so much more. I encourage you to reach out and interract with the community and maybe leave some feedback of your own on a few stories before you submit your work. Learning the mood and tempo of the community is important if you intend to understand the feedback you receive.

Good luck and have fun!

Hannah M · Jul 16, 2014

Hi

welcome! You'll be sure to find plenty of critics here, some people don't know when to stop! :poke:

But we're also quite friendly. :Hug2:

EllaM · Jul 16, 2014

B.G. Dobbins · Jul 17, 2014

Hello and welcome! Never discontinue your work because someone tells you it isn't good enough, though. The point of getting feedback is to improve. If you're serious about writing, never give up. You may even transform your work into something entirely different than what you originally planned, but that's okay! Best of luck to you!

P.S. I have a similar problem with plotting and planning a story. When I actually get anything written, I always stop too soon and then edit it several times before giving up and starting over. It's not a good place to be. I think the best course of action for people like us is to forbid ourselves from editing it before reaching a certain word goal. It's all about will power, though.

Peter Kenson · Jul 17, 2014

Muldoon said:
I often re-write the same story many times expecting something different

Welcome. Don't take this the wrong way but it's one of the definitions of insanity to do the same thing time after time and expect to get a different result.

If you've got a set of characters in your back pocket you've got a great start. Take the plot through to an end point and then go for it. Finishing something is so much more important than getting it right first time.

Welcome to the forum.

Muldoon · Jul 17, 2014

Hi everybody, thanks for the warm welcome

@Meg02 and ChaosKirin, That's what I'm looking for to tell you the truth, Iv'e rarely received negative feedback. Then again I rarely receive any feedback.

@BradyBones, I hope to make a couple of good friends and get along with everybody. I'm happy to have found a dedicated forum geared to writing and community.

@Hannah M, lol nice emotcon goes good with the comment, it made me chuckle.

@B.G. Dobbins, I guess what I was trying to get at was not stopping my work because somebody said it sucked but just staying away from being a clone of another work with a similar plot and character lineup. Other than that, I have all my stories filed away on paper and on the computer, constantly editing and figuring out ways in which the story makes sense and then sometimes throwing it away and rebooting the story 10 months, years later and stopping. Also I'll take you're advice.

@Peter Kenson, Probably haha, I've yet to reach the point of no return... So for now, I'll learn from you all and go with the flow. Once I get 50 posts I'll start showing my material.

Hannah M · Jul 17, 2014

Muldoon said:
Hi everybody, thanks for the warm welcome

@Meg02 and ChaosKirin, That's what I'm looking for to tell you the truth, Iv'e rarely received negative feedback. Then again I rarely receive any feedback.

@BradyBones, I hope to make a couple of good friends and get along with everybody. I'm happy to have found a dedicated forum geared to writing and community.

@Hannah M, lol nice emotcon goes good with the comment, it made me chuckle.

@B.G. Dobbins, I guess what I was trying to get at was not stopping my work because somebody said it sucked but just staying away from being a clone of another work with a similar plot and character lineup. Other than that, I have all my stories filed away on paper and on the computer, constantly editing and figuring out ways in which the story makes sense and then sometimes throwing it away and rebooting the story 10 months, years later and stopping. Also I'll take you're advice.

@Peter Kenson, Probably haha, I've yet to reach the point of no return... So for now, I'll learn from you all and go with the flow. Once I get 50 posts I'll start showing my material.

Talk about feedback

You're a natural!

GBin13 · Jul 18, 2014

take it from here

Peter Kenson said:
Welcome. Don't take this the wrong way but it's one of the definitions of insanity to do the same thing time after time and expect to get a different result.

If you've got a set of characters in your back pocket you've got a great start. Take the plot through to an end point and then go for it. Finishing something is so much more important than getting it right first time.

Welcome to the forum.

I agree, you can only go back so many times and you should be prepared, as they say, "to boldly go..." you get the rest .
Welcome and good luck.
GB

Kameea · Jul 21, 2014

Good luck with your writing!

soho-syndrome · Jul 21, 2014

Hey Muldoon! I'm a fellow newbie here as well and I'm yet to receive my first critique here on AW, but here's to learning and growing from this community! Welcome to the site!

AllisonBerry · Jul 21, 2014

Welcome Muldoon! I'm pretty new here, too, and it's a great place!

tunadragontacocow · Jul 21, 2014

All that has been said is great advice. I have struggled with many of the same problems before, but talking it through with people -especially other writers- usually helps. Sometimes it's perseverance, discussion, or just plain time that you need to help you get through a piece. Be careful with the time one though... I have an unfinished story idea that haunts me to this day.

I love critiquing and have been told on multiple occasions I'm pretty good at it, so if you need help my hand is raised!

Muldoon · Jul 21, 2014

Thanks ya'll.

tunadragontacocow said:
All that has been said is great advice. I have struggled with many of the same problems before, but talking it through with people -especially other writers- usually helps. Sometimes it's perseverance, discussion, or just plain time that you need to help you get through a piece. Be careful with the time one though... I have an unfinished story idea that haunts me to this day.
I love critiquing and have been told on multiple occasions I'm pretty good at it, so if you need help my hand is raised!

Iv'e found that sometimes writing whatever is stirring in your mind is the best way to kickstart a story. I too struggle with trying to perfect the first sentence but sometimes I get so frustrated I just write and it turns out to be decent stuff. I suppose its a leap of faith haha!

Currently writing a shock value story and how I started it was one stormy night I got myself into the mood and forced myself to be afraid and began typing horrifying things as if it actually happened. Try amercing yourself into the story, as if you were actually there I find that it helps.

cooeedownunder · Jul 23, 2014

Welcome

Michelle D. · Jul 23, 2014

hello hello~~

Greetings

Muldoon

Meg02

alleycat

Still around

ChaosKirin

regdog

The Scavengers

thehairymob

If I had a brain I'd still be dumb

PorterStarrByrd

nutruring tomorrows criminals today

BradyBones

Picking Up the Pieces

Hannah M

Me. Who else?

EllaM

Herding Cats

B.G. Dobbins

Peter Kenson

Muldoon

Hannah M

Me. Who else?

GBin13

Kameea

I have a dream to become a Gaijin.

soho-syndrome

AllisonBerry

tunadragontacocow

Muldoon

cooeedownunder

Grateful for the day

Michelle D.