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How do I get started on making my own story?
I want to start writing my own series but I don't know where to start.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I am glad to know that you have interest in writing.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Read more classical novels and fictions
2. Attend writing communication classes
3. Start writing some short stories and share it with your teachers and friends to seek comments
4. Publish your stories online and review the feedback
5. Try to write more different topics Practise makes perfect!
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Read more classical novels and fictions
2. Attend writing communication classes
3. Start writing some short stories and share it with your teachers and friends to seek comments
4. Publish your stories online and review the feedback
5. Try to write more different topics Practise makes perfect!
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Abi’s Answer
The first step in writing a book, and eventually a whole series, is to simply write it! You can't publish what's in your head, the words have to be on paper, so get them there. Thinking too much beforehand will only get you stuck in the weeds. Take some quiet time (it helps me to have instrumental music in the background), set an alarm for 5-10 minutes each day where you'll just empty your thoughts--whatever they may be--onto paper. At first there'll be a bunch of mundane stuff, but then the creative ideas will begin to flow. The more you write, the more there will be TO write.
You'll be able to find the story you want to tell, and once you get started, LIVE in the story. It should be your first or second mental priority at all times, so that it develops even while you're not writing. And finally, follow your characters. Let them lead you around the world in which they live; you're a spectator and reporter on all that they experience. If you force them to fit your ideas, the readers (but first Agents and Editors) will know, and not connect with your story. Go where the characters and plot take you, be surprised in all that you find, and your readers will be too!
Good luck and let us know when you start your masterpiece!
You'll be able to find the story you want to tell, and once you get started, LIVE in the story. It should be your first or second mental priority at all times, so that it develops even while you're not writing. And finally, follow your characters. Let them lead you around the world in which they live; you're a spectator and reporter on all that they experience. If you force them to fit your ideas, the readers (but first Agents and Editors) will know, and not connect with your story. Go where the characters and plot take you, be surprised in all that you find, and your readers will be too!
Good luck and let us know when you start your masterpiece!
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Karen’s Answer
Great idea to write your own story! Begin by sitting down at a keypad and start typing. Don't be concerned about what you are saying, grammar or flow of ideas at this point. Or you can just make some bullet points. Think about categories -- First 10 years of my life -- Best childhood memories -- People who made an impact on me -- What I've learned from others -- What I now think is important in life.
Start anywhere you choose. Once you have a bunch of ideas, you can then decide how you want to put them together. Remember, it doesn't have to be perfect. After you have a first draft, ask a friend, family member, neighbor or relative to read it and give you suggestions. Go from there and be sure to enjoy the process!
With every good wish and many blessings,
Karen
Start anywhere you choose. Once you have a bunch of ideas, you can then decide how you want to put them together. Remember, it doesn't have to be perfect. After you have a first draft, ask a friend, family member, neighbor or relative to read it and give you suggestions. Go from there and be sure to enjoy the process!
With every good wish and many blessings,
Karen
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Lori’s Answer
Hi there NgHi!
Not starting anything is the worse idea! Starting can sometimes feel like we are pushing against an invisible wall. Take ten mins to just sit quietly, clear, and just focus on your breathing inhale: inspiration. Exhale: tension. Repeat. If your mind wonders just r direct yourself gently back to your breathing.
A lot of people use a lucky stone or charm which you'd be surprised how much a set intention put into an object can fuel it and you. Like. This bracelet is sanctified as my writing inspiration time bracelet. It helps my creativity flow.
Try to work in a clear and cleaned up environment that isn't distracting or heavy for you.
Then of course the basics. The beginning, middle, and end. Let your imagination soar.
If you only have a little idea that is okay. Get it down. Start writing. Jot down notes. Start taking yourself seriously. You're amazing and nothing is going to hold you back.
There are also free rescources for creative writing classes. Here is a link (below) with many options. Keep any out for the FREE banner for each class. I'm currently attending Commonwealth Education Trust
Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest free course and loving it.
https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=creative%20writing
I believe Khan Academy and Claude a.i. are good options for helpful walk throughs, inspiration, editing, and formatting help. And a plethera of educational options and helpful tools.
I wish you luck young writer!
If you would like any help brainstorming or just need moral support feel free to message me on LinkedIn - Lori Wayfair, Phoenix Tree Gallery.
Keep writing and dreaming.
Lori
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Not starting anything is the worse idea! Starting can sometimes feel like we are pushing against an invisible wall. Take ten mins to just sit quietly, clear, and just focus on your breathing inhale: inspiration. Exhale: tension. Repeat. If your mind wonders just r direct yourself gently back to your breathing.
A lot of people use a lucky stone or charm which you'd be surprised how much a set intention put into an object can fuel it and you. Like. This bracelet is sanctified as my writing inspiration time bracelet. It helps my creativity flow.
Try to work in a clear and cleaned up environment that isn't distracting or heavy for you.
Then of course the basics. The beginning, middle, and end. Let your imagination soar.
If you only have a little idea that is okay. Get it down. Start writing. Jot down notes. Start taking yourself seriously. You're amazing and nothing is going to hold you back.
There are also free rescources for creative writing classes. Here is a link (below) with many options. Keep any out for the FREE banner for each class. I'm currently attending Commonwealth Education Trust
Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest free course and loving it.
https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=creative%20writing
I believe Khan Academy and Claude a.i. are good options for helpful walk throughs, inspiration, editing, and formatting help. And a plethera of educational options and helpful tools.
I wish you luck young writer!
If you would like any help brainstorming or just need moral support feel free to message me on LinkedIn - Lori Wayfair, Phoenix Tree Gallery.
Keep writing and dreaming.
Lori
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Dr’s Answer
That’s such an exciting journey to embark on, Nghi! I totally get the feeling of wanting to have everything figured out before starting—but honestly, you don’t need to. I used to worry about how to end my stories 😅, and for the longest time, that fear kept me from even beginning. 😏
But then, I just started with one character. One idea. One small moment. Before I knew it, I had an entire book series waiting to be edited. The truth is, once you put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), everything starts to spill out.
So my advice? 🤔 Just start. Don’t stress about the ending or the full plot yet. Create a character, drop them into a world, and see where they take you. Some tips that might help:
Write the scene that excites you the most – You don’t have to write in order.
Let your characters surprise you – Sometimes, they’ll take your story in directions you never expected.
Don’t be afraid of a messy first draft – Writing is rewriting, and the magic happens in editing.
Stay consistent – Even a few lines a day will build your story over time.
The hardest part is starting—but once you do, you’ll be amazed at what unfolds. Good luck and hope this helps. Be free to reach out if you need to, we are here for you man! ✌️
Find Your Core Idea – What’s the heart of your story? A theme, a message, or a world you want to explore?
Create a Main Character – Who is your protagonist? What do they want, and what stands in their way?
Start Small – Write a short scene or a summary instead of thinking about the whole series at once.
Outline (or Don’t!) – Some writers plan everything, while others just start writing and see where it goes, like me😌 and then I reedit any parts I want. Experiment and find what works for you.
Write Every Day – Even if it’s just a few lines, consistency builds momentum.
But then, I just started with one character. One idea. One small moment. Before I knew it, I had an entire book series waiting to be edited. The truth is, once you put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), everything starts to spill out.
So my advice? 🤔 Just start. Don’t stress about the ending or the full plot yet. Create a character, drop them into a world, and see where they take you. Some tips that might help:
Write the scene that excites you the most – You don’t have to write in order.
Let your characters surprise you – Sometimes, they’ll take your story in directions you never expected.
Don’t be afraid of a messy first draft – Writing is rewriting, and the magic happens in editing.
Stay consistent – Even a few lines a day will build your story over time.
The hardest part is starting—but once you do, you’ll be amazed at what unfolds. Good luck and hope this helps. Be free to reach out if you need to, we are here for you man! ✌️
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Ira Preston’s Answer
I understand what you're feeling. To look down at a blank page, or up at a blank screen, can be discouraging. You don't know where to begin, and it paralyzes you. I have some advice that may help.
The first thing I would tell you is that it doesn't matter where you begin. It's also not important to have a clear idea about the story you want to write. What matters is to start writing. Start a journal (I like paper ones, like a notebook) and write down interesting words and bits of dialogue you hear around you. Describe people you know. What do they wear? What do they think? Take your journal on an adventure to a new place -- a museum, a beautiful valley, a scarred valley -- and record what you see. And while you do this, let your mind wander and write down what comes into your head. Daydream -- it's a wonderful thing for a writer to do.
Daydreams, in fact, have been one of my secret weapons for years. Just sit back and let your imagination lead you someplace new. Einstein would daydream and conduct what he called "thought experiments." In one example, he imagined himself riding on a train that was traveling at the speed of light. He then asked himself, what happens next? You can conduct thought experiments too. Just think of a situation and let it run like a little play in your head. As you do this, begin to write things down.
Your journal will begin to fill up. As you look back over what you've written, you may find that a story -- or parts of one -- will emerge. When this happens, start putting the pieces together. If a story doesn't emerge right away, don't despair. Just keep writing. When you write a journal, everything is valuable. I've used material from old journals that I wrote years ago to develop new writing projects.
The next thing I would tell you to do is read, read, and keep reading. Read all kinds of books -- not just ones that are similar to what you want to write. A mystery writer can learn from reading a war novel. A romance writer can learn from historical fiction. Read books from other cultures. (I love books from Africa and Asia.) Study what you're reading. Ask questions: How does the work convey the story? How do characters reveal themselves? When writers talk about books, they often describe how a book "works." They don't mean that the story is like a machine, but that its parts come together to build something greater than the parts themselves.
The last bit of wisdom I would offer you is to give yourself permission to fail. Your story doesn't have to be perfect from the start. You will make mistakes, and the important thing is to realize that it's OK to do so. Mistakes allow you to learn and grow. When I gave myself permission to fail, my writing began to take off. When you face the fact that you will screw up and accept that it's OK, something amazing will happen: You will begin to relax. You can't do anything when you're tense.
The first thing I would tell you is that it doesn't matter where you begin. It's also not important to have a clear idea about the story you want to write. What matters is to start writing. Start a journal (I like paper ones, like a notebook) and write down interesting words and bits of dialogue you hear around you. Describe people you know. What do they wear? What do they think? Take your journal on an adventure to a new place -- a museum, a beautiful valley, a scarred valley -- and record what you see. And while you do this, let your mind wander and write down what comes into your head. Daydream -- it's a wonderful thing for a writer to do.
Daydreams, in fact, have been one of my secret weapons for years. Just sit back and let your imagination lead you someplace new. Einstein would daydream and conduct what he called "thought experiments." In one example, he imagined himself riding on a train that was traveling at the speed of light. He then asked himself, what happens next? You can conduct thought experiments too. Just think of a situation and let it run like a little play in your head. As you do this, begin to write things down.
Your journal will begin to fill up. As you look back over what you've written, you may find that a story -- or parts of one -- will emerge. When this happens, start putting the pieces together. If a story doesn't emerge right away, don't despair. Just keep writing. When you write a journal, everything is valuable. I've used material from old journals that I wrote years ago to develop new writing projects.
The next thing I would tell you to do is read, read, and keep reading. Read all kinds of books -- not just ones that are similar to what you want to write. A mystery writer can learn from reading a war novel. A romance writer can learn from historical fiction. Read books from other cultures. (I love books from Africa and Asia.) Study what you're reading. Ask questions: How does the work convey the story? How do characters reveal themselves? When writers talk about books, they often describe how a book "works." They don't mean that the story is like a machine, but that its parts come together to build something greater than the parts themselves.
The last bit of wisdom I would offer you is to give yourself permission to fail. Your story doesn't have to be perfect from the start. You will make mistakes, and the important thing is to realize that it's OK to do so. Mistakes allow you to learn and grow. When I gave myself permission to fail, my writing began to take off. When you face the fact that you will screw up and accept that it's OK, something amazing will happen: You will begin to relax. You can't do anything when you're tense.
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Charles’s Answer
Think about what you want your story to say. It could be life experiences, social commentary, or nothing at all. Just make sure you know where you want this to go. You don't need to finish the plot in your head before writing, but make sure you know what people should get out of this story.
Then, the next step is to start writing.
Then, the next step is to start writing.
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Veronica’s Answer
Choose a publishing style that suits you best. Look into how to make it happen.
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Kari’s Answer
1. Figure out what you want to write about.
2. Write about it.
Series comes from what could be just a novel or novella and someone just decides that they prefer to cut it up due to how long it would be originally if they did not. Examples of these are: Wheel of Time, Dragonriders of Pern, Harry Potter
2. Write about it.
Series comes from what could be just a novel or novella and someone just decides that they prefer to cut it up due to how long it would be originally if they did not. Examples of these are: Wheel of Time, Dragonriders of Pern, Harry Potter
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Nghi !
In order to start writing a series, you will need to learn script writing. I see by your profile tags that you want to do Animation and your tags for this question are different. The best and first step to creating an original series is to learn how to do it. You may be finding it difficult because you still need to learn skills and structure for script writing and character development as well as computer programs for graphics and video.
Once you learn the skills for creating an animated series, you'll see how the process will come easier for you. There are things that a story can do and characters can do in an animated film or video that can't always be done with live action, so you'll need to know how to write for animation. I would suggest starting out learning some animation software and also write out a treatment for a video or short film. There is a lot of instruction for this online. Take a creative writing class at your high school. Also look into screenwriting courses online. It may be hard for you to start because you just haven't taken the first step which is specific education and practice.
Join a video club or activity at your high school or one that you can find in the community. Sharing your interest is one of the first steps you can take. Meet others that also have an interest in animation and screenwriting. Ask your guidance counselor for referrals to teen groups outside of school. Taking that first step can be a bit confusing but we all have to start sometime and now is a good time to begin.
You may be able to inquire about doing volunteer work. That would be an awesome experience in many ways. Visit Athena Studios, RogueMark Studios, Aatma, Prolific Studio, Little Fluffy Clouds Animation, Levitate Media, Wow-How Studio, Fog Coast Productions, and Evolve Media . Visit as many as you can.
Think about attending college to major in something connected with your interest in 2D Animation. College will definitely strip away the mystery about this field of work. But for now, explore online information, do volunteer work at an animation studio where you'll meet professionals that can teach you, and plan to attend college to prepare for a professional career. Most importantly, never give up because you can do this. Take the first steps and the rest will fall into place !
In light of the overwhelming response on how to write a novel, if it's that you are asking how to write novels, take their advice. Usually doing a Series, since you are interested in animation (see student's profile tags), means that you're talking about video or film, not novels.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best on your journey !
In order to start writing a series, you will need to learn script writing. I see by your profile tags that you want to do Animation and your tags for this question are different. The best and first step to creating an original series is to learn how to do it. You may be finding it difficult because you still need to learn skills and structure for script writing and character development as well as computer programs for graphics and video.
Once you learn the skills for creating an animated series, you'll see how the process will come easier for you. There are things that a story can do and characters can do in an animated film or video that can't always be done with live action, so you'll need to know how to write for animation. I would suggest starting out learning some animation software and also write out a treatment for a video or short film. There is a lot of instruction for this online. Take a creative writing class at your high school. Also look into screenwriting courses online. It may be hard for you to start because you just haven't taken the first step which is specific education and practice.
Join a video club or activity at your high school or one that you can find in the community. Sharing your interest is one of the first steps you can take. Meet others that also have an interest in animation and screenwriting. Ask your guidance counselor for referrals to teen groups outside of school. Taking that first step can be a bit confusing but we all have to start sometime and now is a good time to begin.
You may be able to inquire about doing volunteer work. That would be an awesome experience in many ways. Visit Athena Studios, RogueMark Studios, Aatma, Prolific Studio, Little Fluffy Clouds Animation, Levitate Media, Wow-How Studio, Fog Coast Productions, and Evolve Media . Visit as many as you can.
Think about attending college to major in something connected with your interest in 2D Animation. College will definitely strip away the mystery about this field of work. But for now, explore online information, do volunteer work at an animation studio where you'll meet professionals that can teach you, and plan to attend college to prepare for a professional career. Most importantly, never give up because you can do this. Take the first steps and the rest will fall into place !
In light of the overwhelming response on how to write a novel, if it's that you are asking how to write novels, take their advice. Usually doing a Series, since you are interested in animation (see student's profile tags), means that you're talking about video or film, not novels.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best on your journey !