Comments on: writing a book, maybe

By: book: little brother

book: little brother — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:09:49 +0000

[...] about the book is that there are a number of themes here that i think about regularly, and am even considering writing about. many of the things happening around us are troubling, some baffling, others profoundly [...]

By: Josiecat

Josiecat — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:21:00 +0000

I haven’t written a book, but I’ve worked in the field. The more I learn of editors, press and agents, I’m happy to be a working writer without a book. It really is worth getting started though. There’s plenty of resources that outline how to do it, but it’s pretty simple. Find a voice, develop your world (gonna assume yr not writing beach fiction), make your characters as real as possible, let ‘em loose on tightly wound plot. ex libris you.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:10:24 +0000

@Josiecat, thanks for the comment. it’s a work of fiction that i have in mind. i just discussed with a friend who did write a book, and i think that was valuable input as well. i’m hoping to get started soon.

By: Josicat

Josicat — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:48:19 +0000

On thinking about writing a book. There’s a lot of good places to start. The first is by taking notes when the idea you are thinking about crosses your mind. As it takes shape, tool it and decide what format its going to take. Is it an essay, fiction, non-fiction, etc? Having plenty of notes and a clear vision of the final product – a good place to start. Advice really depends on what part of the process you are in. Thinking about virtual worlds and writing is something I spend a lot of time doing, but I’m always operating as ethnographer. Good luck!