From the desk of Milhouse2011

Milhouse2011 · 09-20-2011, 12:54 AM

creative writing is a type of writing in a style that's not applicable to academic, professional or jurnalistic writing. Creative writing is known for its use of colloquialism, onomatopoeia, imagery.....Good grief, I can't go on.

Here's the deal everyone. I'm not sitting here absorbed in my own self-grandeur trying to make a masterpiece of literature. I'm sitting here because I have a screenplay that I've tried making into a film (which, despite my bravest efforts has, for all intensive purposes, become complicated) changed into a novel and I'm struggling with it because if I novelise it, I'll have bastardised a story which I've given seven years of my life.

What makes the situation more depressing is that the novelisation wouldn't be done by someone who wants to be known as an author or a writer. This story would be done by someone who only novelised it out of desperation and would be a gross injustice to my story.

Writing is apparently a talent I possess (other people have commented on that) and given the right situation and circumstances, I can actually write but I just don't feel like it 95% of the time. I think it's because I don't feel the same sense of achievement with writing as other people would. To me, it's just a bunch of words put together in a way that conveys some kind of meaning.

You wouldn't believe it but I'm supposed to be making an effort to make seven years of my life into something that people can enjoy but instead I'm here, venting my spleen (I'm well and truly inside Milhouse2011's dark place right now)

You're probably wondering to yourself "If Milhouse2011 isn't a fan of writing, why do it in the first place?" The answer is simple: boredom. Some writers write for pleasure, other writers write because they aspire to be next big author, I write because if I don't I'll find myself in a psychiatric ward angry at having ideas for stories with no means to tell it.

For what it's worth, I enjoy coming up with ideas for stories, the stories themselves and new ways to tell a story.

Picture this. One person is writing and they're enjoying a sense of fulfillment that comes from writing, The other person is staring at a blank screen and wondering if putting his hand in a pot of boiling oil would be more productive than writing. guess which one I am.

I'm not even sure how this novelisation will turn out, assuming it actually happens. i'm sorry folks but if you're looking for entertainment, read a blog. There's nothing of value here.

Anyway, I'm still sitting here trying to figure out how to novelise my story but instead I have a pretty long and bizarre rant about creative writing. Speaking of which, If there's issues with grammar, sentence structure and general flow of writing in this post, keep this in mind: It's being written by someone really doesn't care about being a writer. Seriously if through some act of God I got a book published, I'd be at my own book signing drinking JD, chain smoking and apologising to everyone because I didn't give them the story they deserved.

On that note, I'll sign off. Perhaps the next time I post I'll have something to write about but I wouldn't hold your breath.

Lorain O'Neil · 09-21-2011, 10:34 PM

Just a suggestion-- post up to the first five pages of your script on site below and ask people what they think about your converting it into a novel. A little friendly objectivity can go a long way.

http://querytracker.net/forum/index.php?board=18.0

mr ploppy · 09-22-2011, 06:03 AM

Have you thought of adapting it into audio drama instead and sending it round the radio stations and production houses that create them? It would be eaiser than novelising it.

pholy · 09-22-2011, 09:33 AM

And sort out the difference between 'intensive purposes' and 'intents and purposes' - Then I might read more of your work.

Penforhire · 09-22-2011, 06:16 PM

Writing is one of those artistic endeavors that is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration (I forget who first coined that phrase). Sounds to me like you've got that 1% nailed.

Lorain O'Neil · 09-23-2011, 01:17 AM

Have you thought about collaborating with another writer for your novel? I posted my novel on Smashwords and a man read it and emailed me asking if I would like to collaborate on a novel with him. I thought it would not work-- two writers with probably very different styles-- but I didn't want to be some fuddy-duddy closed to new experiences so I said yes expecting us to fail. To my very great surprise we are now half way through the novel and I am enjoying the experience very much and yes, we are very different writers (I like speed and plot, he likes description and atmosphere) but instead of being a problem, it is our strength. If you could collaborate on your novel with someone whose strengths are your weaknesses, maybe you could get your novel done.

09-20-2011, 12:54 AM	#1
Milhouse2011 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: none	From the desk of Milhouse2011 creative writing is a type of writing in a style that's not applicable to academic, professional or jurnalistic writing. Creative writing is known for its use of colloquialism, onomatopoeia, imagery.....Good grief, I can't go on. Here's the deal everyone. I'm not sitting here absorbed in my own self-grandeur trying to make a masterpiece of literature. I'm sitting here because I have a screenplay that I've tried making into a film (which, despite my bravest efforts has, for all intensive purposes, become complicated) changed into a novel and I'm struggling with it because if I novelise it, I'll have bastardised a story which I've given seven years of my life. What makes the situation more depressing is that the novelisation wouldn't be done by someone who wants to be known as an author or a writer. This story would be done by someone who only novelised it out of desperation and would be a gross injustice to my story. Writing is apparently a talent I possess (other people have commented on that) and given the right situation and circumstances, I can actually write but I just don't feel like it 95% of the time. I think it's because I don't feel the same sense of achievement with writing as other people would. To me, it's just a bunch of words put together in a way that conveys some kind of meaning. You wouldn't believe it but I'm supposed to be making an effort to make seven years of my life into something that people can enjoy but instead I'm here, venting my spleen (I'm well and truly inside Milhouse2011's dark place right now) You're probably wondering to yourself "If Milhouse2011 isn't a fan of writing, why do it in the first place?" The answer is simple: boredom. Some writers write for pleasure, other writers write because they aspire to be next big author, I write because if I don't I'll find myself in a psychiatric ward angry at having ideas for stories with no means to tell it. For what it's worth, I enjoy coming up with ideas for stories, the stories themselves and new ways to tell a story. Picture this. One person is writing and they're enjoying a sense of fulfillment that comes from writing, The other person is staring at a blank screen and wondering if putting his hand in a pot of boiling oil would be more productive than writing. guess which one I am. I'm not even sure how this novelisation will turn out, assuming it actually happens. i'm sorry folks but if you're looking for entertainment, read a blog. There's nothing of value here. Anyway, I'm still sitting here trying to figure out how to novelise my story but instead I have a pretty long and bizarre rant about creative writing. Speaking of which, If there's issues with grammar, sentence structure and general flow of writing in this post, keep this in mind: It's being written by someone really doesn't care about being a writer. Seriously if through some act of God I got a book published, I'd be at my own book signing drinking JD, chain smoking and apologising to everyone because I didn't give them the story they deserved. On that note, I'll sign off. Perhaps the next time I post I'll have something to write about but I wouldn't hold your breath.

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09-21-2011, 10:34 PM	#2
Lorain O'Neil Member Posts: 17 Karma: 124 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	Just a suggestion-- post up to the first five pages of your script on site below and ask people what they think about your converting it into a novel. A little friendly objectivity can go a long way. http://querytracker.net/forum/index.php?board=18.0

09-22-2011, 06:03 AM	#3
mr ploppy Feral Underclass Posts: 3,622 Karma: 26821535 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire, tha noz Device: 2nd hand paperback	Have you thought of adapting it into audio drama instead and sending it round the radio stations and production houses that create them? It would be eaiser than novelising it.

09-22-2011, 09:33 AM	#4
pholy Booklegger Posts: 1,801 Karma: 7999816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Device: BeBook(1 & 2010), PEZ, PRS-505, Kobo BT, PRS-T1, Playbook, Kobo Touch	And sort out the difference between 'intensive purposes' and 'intents and purposes' - Then I might read more of your work.

09-22-2011, 06:16 PM	#5
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	Writing is one of those artistic endeavors that is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration (I forget who first coined that phrase). Sounds to me like you've got that 1% nailed.

09-23-2011, 01:17 AM	#6
Lorain O'Neil Member Posts: 17 Karma: 124 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	Have you thought about collaborating with another writer for your novel? I posted my novel on Smashwords and a man read it and emailed me asking if I would like to collaborate on a novel with him. I thought it would not work-- two writers with probably very different styles-- but I didn't want to be some fuddy-duddy closed to new experiences so I said yes expecting us to fail. To my very great surprise we are now half way through the novel and I am enjoying the experience very much and yes, we are very different writers (I like speed and plot, he likes description and atmosphere) but instead of being a problem, it is our strength. If you could collaborate on your novel with someone whose strengths are your weaknesses, maybe you could get your novel done.

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