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Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:40 pm
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Swires says...



I can write short stories no problem. Novels are a different matter, I tried to write one some time ago and it just ran out of stea half way through because I didnt plan. What I need is a few ways of planning what is going to happen through the novel. I need planning help!!!!
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Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:13 pm
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This is a big problem for me too, I have two unfinished novels but right now I've lost intrest in them and started planning a new one, all i can suggest which is what i'm doing is scan YWS for different hints and tips about planning or if your like me a lucky enough to know a published author have a sit down and work out how they plan, i think everybody plans differently just like writing but it is helpful picking up ideas.
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Thu Feb 23, 2006 12:51 am
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Snoink says...



There's lots of good hints under the topic: Organization and Outlines.

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Thanks Zoink, those topics should be helpful
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Myth says...



For me I usually think up my characters first before brainstorming what happens to them or what they do.

For Oracle's Possession I just thought of a boy and girl who live in a world where magic is frowned upon and they are treated differently because of their powers, etc.

If you want to write a novel maybe try and write about something that interests you eg history, sci-fi, action, etc, etc.

I don't know if that helped, I'm not good with tips.
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