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Originally Posted by fleaaaaaa
I have recently joined a writing group and in that group I have been fairly sucessful at writing things off the cuff. However when I sit down to write an extended piece I really struggle. I started one before I started the writing group, I became uninterested and didn't know where exactly I was taking it. I started a new story, I thought I would try a short story, but it soon fell apart as I saw plot holes a mile off in my own work and the whole world disintigrated under it's own weight. I never know exactly where to take the stories and I guess some people would say "well write a plan" but I just have an idea for something and never know exactly where it's headed. Do you write plans?
Help! I am willing to post the stories if you like, what I have of them anyway but I don't think either will be kept.
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Hey there
as a teacher for biographical work (in addition to writing), I strongly believe that writing a story (both - a short or a long one) are like "writing" or "weaving" your very own biograhpy - from the end to the beginning. (by the words
writing and
weaving i actually mean: living your life
This is the "ABC" of every coaching programm - to spot a target and move towards it...than u usally find out that the target has changed (partially or totally...).
In other words... if you are struglling with the outline - try to focus on the end of the story this will have the magnet effect and attract your pen.
The outline or the plan serve as crutches. They are vital as a booster to get u going.
bottom line: don't give up -keep writing.
would like to recommed a website wikihow - that gives you some efficient tips for writing an outline and more
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Good-Story
also for how to write a short story:
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Short-Story
good luck
Sara
http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/saradagan