Here I sit today, at the computer, and I am thinking about how complicated being a writer is.
First of all, you have 26 little letters in the alphabet; yet these 26 tiny letters make up bazillions of words that seem to go on for infinity!! Second, you have to come up with a story idea (plot), characters, and then delve into doing research because if you are going to write about Cajun music or Cajun culture, as an example, you have to know a little about Louisiana or the Cajun culture and people before you write your story. Or you may decide to do a romance in the Civil War. Same scenario. You have to do your research before you can write, or your story will end up sounding stupid or downright rediculous.
As for the characters themselves, stick by with what you already know. As a teenager in a large, adoptive family, I happen to know a lot about adoption and what it all entails; and I also know how it is to be a member of a bigger-than-average family. So I may write stories about both. I also know a lot about various disabilities, so I am able to write about what it is like living with a particular disability.
The tricky part is finding a name for a particular character or deciding if he or she is going to be a child/teenager/adult, and what ages the character should be (young/middle-aged/old). Then you have to think of family members, a little history regarding that particular character's family, and so forth. There is a lot of work involved in writing; it is a lot more than just putting words down on a blank piece of paper!
You also have to decide where the story is going to take place, and also think of a certain period of time. Again, this is where research comes into play. Like your characters, you have to know a little about a particular place or time period before you embark on your journey into writing. Just don't jump in and do a story; do your homework first. The better you know about writing, and the better you know about a particular subject, the more effective your story will be, and the more likelihood you will be able to hook your readers; otherwise, the story will sound quite disjointed and inaffective; and the readers will quickly become bored or disinterested.
There is, as you can see, much involvement in writing. But if you work at it, and PRACTICE, your writing skills SHOULD improve. But once you start it, you will be amazed at what ideas you may come up with!! And you will probably be amazed to know that you had a hidden talent you never probably even knew you had!!
SO GO ON AND WRITE!! YOU MAY NEVER KNOW--YOU COULD BECOME THE NEXT BIG SENSATION IN THE WRITING WORLD!!
Written by a teenager, aged 16.
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Author's Note: This is dedicated to each and every one of you here at AD. Ever since I started writing, I have definitely learned a lot, and your comments and imput are very much appreciated. Thank you again, everyone here at AD!!!
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