How I Put A Story Together

[Rabbit1]

A good idea but I wonder if that would work for me. I have only written short works up to this point so I have no practical experience with longer novel-type writing.

it is something to think about maybe even try it ---if it does not work you have lost nothing ---but I found it particularly helpful writing chapter three---as I scribbled little notes about chapter 2 on the orginal---and so on with other chapters---each of us will do things differently ---Most courses insist that you use an outline----this one does not ----some people can keep this all in their head ----remember all the details from chapter to chapter without having to go back an reread the chapters---I find I can not--but I usually do not use a very structured outline unless I am writing a non fiction story ---then I do use an out line --only to keep facts straight and reference material at hand

[Aesop]

Well I use reference materials all over the place when I have to write non-fiction, but that's because those are usually business related. lol If I have to write a lengthy story I'll give your idea a try, but if it distracts me too much (which is what I'm afraid of) I'll scrap it.

I know most course insist on outlines, I've been looking at some of them and that's one of the reasons I haven't participated to be honest. Half the time I don't know the end of my stories. How the hell could I be expected to tell someone else? lol

[Rabbit1]

Well I use reference materials all over the place when I have to write non-fiction, but that's because those are usually business related. lol If I have to write a lengthy story I'll give your idea a try, but if it distracts me too much (which is what I'm afraid of) I'll scrap it.

I know most course insist on outlines, I've been looking at some of them and that's one of the reasons I haven't participated to be honest. Half the time I don't know the end of my stories. How the hell could I be expected to tell someone else? lol

lol I have taken several courses and this one made the most sense to me ---as it gave you suggestions---you decussed it amoung other writers --pick up useful hints and tip from them----and come up with your own way

the outline was really not for the ending just the objective of your story ---but I have found that changes as things progress in the stories ---in mine it has anyhow

I am by no means saying the only way to write a story is to have an outline and do point a to point b -----I am saying ---keep an open mind ---and as you help out with other writers and see how they do things ---you may pick up a useful tip or something to help you do things easier---if it sounds good try it ---it costs you nothing but a little time--and in the end may save you time---I was sort of hoping we would have atleast one more student at this level so we could compare styles ---you have only me ---not alot to choose from ---lol

[Aesop]

Oh I'll keep an open mind and I'll try new things. After all I'm in the course for a reason. lol

Yes it would be nice to have some differing opinions, but I don't think we'll have to wait too long for that.