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« on: March 14, 2017, 11:05:04 PM »
I originally made this thread in Off-Topic, but after thinking it over, I think it actually belongs here.

Anyway, here is the original post of the first thread:
I decided to make this thread dedicated to writing. Post if you start a new writing project, if you get published, links to previously published works, writing technics, ways to beat the dreaded writer's block, or anything writing related.
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« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2017, 11:15:17 PM »
I have a multitude of stories posted on the internet. It's mainly on AAD.
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« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2017, 11:56:03 PM »
Like I said, still working on the same novel/screenplay as I have for two years.

Plenty of short stories too, and a few unfinished novels here and there (my longest one, sadly fell apart because of the subject matter)
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« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2017, 11:56:51 PM »
Quote from: L.D. Smith on March 14, 2017, 11:56:03 PM
Like I said, still working on the same novel/screenplay as I have for two years.

Plenty of short stories too, and a few unfinished novels here and there (my longest one, sadly fell apart because of the subject matter)
Would you be interested in me posting any of my stories on here?
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« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2017, 11:59:56 PM »
Quote from: TimTurner on March 14, 2017, 11:56:51 PM
Quote from: L.D. Smith on March 14, 2017, 11:56:03 PM
Like I said, still working on the same novel/screenplay as I have for two years.

Plenty of short stories too, and a few unfinished novels here and there (my longest one, sadly fell apart because of the subject matter)
Would you be interested in me posting any of my stories on here?


Here on Atlas? Sure if you're comfortable.

This thread specifically? Probably not the best place.
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2017, 12:04:00 AM »
Quote from: L.D. Smith on March 14, 2017, 11:59:56 PM
Quote from: TimTurner on March 14, 2017, 11:56:51 PM
Quote from: L.D. Smith on March 14, 2017, 11:56:03 PM
Like I said, still working on the same novel/screenplay as I have for two years.

Plenty of short stories too, and a few unfinished novels here and there (my longest one, sadly fell apart because of the subject matter)
Would you be interested in me posting any of my stories on here?


Here on Atlas? Sure if you're comfortable.

This thread specifically? Probably not the best place.
Well there are at least three options here, 1) Off Topic threads were I post the stuff, and people read them, 2) you get some sort of AAD account or use your existing one to read it, and tell me what you think, or 3) we do nothing.
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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2017, 01:02:55 PM »
I want to discourage public sharing of original ideas, unless published. Also, only share stories with people you trust.
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2017, 11:35:38 AM »
About to wrap the fifth book in my series. Hitting the realization that man's reach exceeds his grasp and the epic scale I've reached may be biting off more than I can chew
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« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2017, 12:42:47 PM »
Quote from: Enduro on March 15, 2017, 01:02:55 PM
I want to discourage public sharing of original ideas, unless published. Also, only share stories with people you trust.
Yeah I echo this. Don't post anything you want to submit either.
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« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2017, 12:50:07 PM »
Quote from: We're never gonna have it so good! on March 17, 2017, 12:42:47 PM
Quote from: Enduro on March 15, 2017, 01:02:55 PM
I want to discourage public sharing of original ideas, unless published. Also, only share stories with people you trust.
Yeah I echo this. Don't post anything you want to submit either.

Third-ed. Lurkers are always looking for ideas to steal Tongue be careful with your IP.
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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2017, 12:53:06 PM »
I never share, period.
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« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2017, 01:17:57 PM »
Taking a creative writing class right now. It's pretty great actually.
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« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2017, 02:02:00 PM »
I actually got serious about a writing project (that I first got the idea for 3 years ago) in late 2015. "Serious" in my case means that I've written barely over three chapters' worth of horrible prose that needs complete overhaul.
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« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2017, 11:48:43 PM »
Quote from: KingSweden on March 17, 2017, 11:35:38 AM
About to wrap the fifth book in my series. Hitting the realization that man's reach exceeds his grasp and the epic scale I've reached may be biting off more than I can chew

Interesting, have you gotten published yet, or do you plan on being published?
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« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2017, 03:05:38 AM »
     I am in the process of writing a novel, but with all the stuff I am dealing with now I haven't been working on it. I hope to pick it up again soon. I have already made it 130 pages in and I have a pretty clear outline of the rest of the plot in my head, so I should definitely be able to finish it.
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« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2017, 10:33:12 AM »
Quote from: Enduro on March 17, 2017, 11:48:43 PM
Quote from: KingSweden on March 17, 2017, 11:35:38 AM
About to wrap the fifth book in my series. Hitting the realization that man's reach exceeds his grasp and the epic scale I've reached may be biting off more than I can chew

Interesting, have you gotten published yet, or do you plan on being published?

I self-pub on Amazon and Smashwords. Tradpub didn't appeal to me
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« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2017, 11:50:14 AM »
Quote from: KingSweden on March 19, 2017, 10:33:12 AM
Quote from: Enduro on March 17, 2017, 11:48:43 PM
Quote from: KingSweden on March 17, 2017, 11:35:38 AM
About to wrap the fifth book in my series. Hitting the realization that man's reach exceeds his grasp and the epic scale I've reached may be biting off more than I can chew

Interesting, have you gotten published yet, or do you plan on being published?

I self-pub on Amazon and Smashwords. Tradpub didn't appeal to me

I've heard bad things about Amazon's publishing.
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« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2017, 10:37:47 PM »
I'm interested in hearing about others writing routine. I don't really have one, and I think I should.
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« Reply #18 on: March 22, 2017, 12:48:52 PM »
Quote from: Enduro on March 20, 2017, 10:37:47 PM
I'm interested in hearing about others writing routine. I don't really have one, and I think I should.

Bumping to get an answer to this. (Also, I don't want this thread to die)
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« Reply #19 on: March 22, 2017, 06:22:47 PM »
« Edited: March 25, 2017, 08:21:40 PM by Senator PiT, PPT »
     I usually spend a lot of time plotting it out in my head. Once I am satisfied with what I have there, I'll sit down and put 8-10 pages on paper. I have someone look over it and give suggestions. Then I redraft. I usually only do two drafts instead of three, which from what I have been made to understood is somewhat unusual.
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« Reply #20 on: March 22, 2017, 06:32:17 PM »
I work best if I have a walk/ride first. It clears my head and gives birth to a lot of loose suggestions, that them develops.
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« Reply #21 on: March 24, 2017, 06:52:55 PM »
Quote from: Enduro on March 19, 2017, 11:50:14 AM
Quote from: KingSweden on March 19, 2017, 10:33:12 AM
Quote from: Enduro on March 17, 2017, 11:48:43 PM
Quote from: KingSweden on March 17, 2017, 11:35:38 AM
About to wrap the fifth book in my series. Hitting the realization that man's reach exceeds his grasp and the epic scale I've reached may be biting off more than I can chew

Interesting, have you gotten published yet, or do you plan on being published?

I self-pub on Amazon and Smashwords. Tradpub didn't appeal to me

I've heard bad things about Amazon's publishing.

You're not going to find many other publishers for self-pub with their reach. Smashwords has never impressed me. Dunno much about D2D
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« Reply #22 on: March 25, 2017, 12:40:43 PM »
A lot of writing has to do with reading, so I say this:

I just got like $60 worth of books for $5. I love my library.
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« Reply #23 on: March 25, 2017, 01:01:34 PM »

(Not on Atlas, certainly)
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« Reply #24 on: March 25, 2017, 01:41:47 PM »
Quote from: Senator PiT, PPT on March 22, 2017, 06:22:47 PM
     I usually spend a lot of time plotting it out in my head. Once I am satisfied with what I have there, I'll sit down and put 8-10 pages on paper. I have someone look over it and give suggestions. The I redraft. I usually only do two drafts instead of three, which from what I have been made to understood is somewhat unusual.

I usually only do two drafts myself. I also usually don't outline
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