I am saying that I can write a book... I have been looking for good story lines for a long time. I have not written a book. Here's the deal...you might want to write the book yourself. Fine. I just know how books go together quite well. Let me show you something: give me an outline/explanation for just the briefest part of your story that you want to tell OR ANY story you want and I will write it up in just a three or four day period (I mean brief) and knock your pants AND socks off. I am a great writer. That is my great desire, by the way..to write and be published. Look, yea or nay, no problem. Just a thought and an offer to audition. I know I can do it. tulsa
I do not mean to be an a- hole but judging by the grammar and sentence structures of your first two posts, you may need some help in writing.
Finding a literary agent and/or publisher will be your hardest step. Have you considered "blogging" to gain some experience and a following? Seems to be a decent way to go nowadays.
Finding a literary agent and/or publisher will be your hardest step. Have you considered "blogging" to gain some experience and a following? Seems to be a decent way to go nowadays.
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Intersting site about Screenplay writing.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/arts/features/howtowrite/screenplay.shtml
wil.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/arts/features/howtowrite/screenplay.shtml
wil.
Ace, I am not trying to pull your chains. Really, at no cost to you and no promises to me, give me some very short/brief info on your ideas or ANY story line you like and I will have an essay to you within two to three days that will PROVE to you that I can do this. It's not that difficult to get me the info.
NOW, that being said...I need to know some points that won't come across in any basic story blurb....like I need to know your desire...funny, angry, sad, indifferent, etc. for the desired tone of the piece. I'm not asking for any contracts or verbal agreements here. I'm just willing to write you an essay on some small piece you offer me and I will show you I am able. Give me a chance. tulsa
POST SCRIPT: Go look at the thread where you asked for wine recommendations in the Rubber Room. Read my reply...the later one. I was just being me and it's good stuff (in my opinion.) tulsa
NOW, that being said...I need to know some points that won't come across in any basic story blurb....like I need to know your desire...funny, angry, sad, indifferent, etc. for the desired tone of the piece. I'm not asking for any contracts or verbal agreements here. I'm just willing to write you an essay on some small piece you offer me and I will show you I am able. Give me a chance. tulsa
POST SCRIPT: Go look at the thread where you asked for wine recommendations in the Rubber Room. Read my reply...the later one. I was just being me and it's good stuff (in my opinion.) tulsa
Jeepers Criminy's!!! Jay C...if you could share just the shortest bit or any other bit you can make up and if you would allow me, I could write a short essay that would yada yada ya.......I mean it. Let me know...read the thread above if you think you have a great story. I can write. I am right that I can write. Right??? Write....??? I am not trying to steal anything from anyone...I would find it enjoyable to write a brief bit to show you guys what I can do whether or not you accept my work!!! That is what makes me a sick fuqk!!!! LOL Let me know guys.. jesus it's like tryin' to sell water at the sand convention and I'm getting no response!!!!! LOL
Tulsa,
If your messages here are any indication, you possess no obvious aptitude for writing. Your sentence structure is unwieldly, your phrases are redundant, and you appear no more or less articulate than most posters here.
Have you ever been compensated for your work? If you're so gifted as a scribe, why are you practically begging someone for their idea? You should have plenty of your own, and no desire to elaborate on someone else's.
Ace,
You're going to have to offer a lot more detail if you want any relevant advice. What kind of "experiences" are you referring to? Have you written anything of any substance before? Are you disciplined and competent enough to see yourself through an entire book-length project?
Not to sound overly pessimistic, but 99% of people who get a bug up their butt about writing a book have no clue how difficult a task it is, and quickly lose interest.
If you're that invested in the idea, go to the library and take out a book detailing the expression of non-fiction prose. You need an understanding of pacing, theme, format and execution.
Abandon any thought you have of writing a screenplay. You will never sell one. It's a series of landmines that most people can't navigate.
If your messages here are any indication, you possess no obvious aptitude for writing. Your sentence structure is unwieldly, your phrases are redundant, and you appear no more or less articulate than most posters here.
Have you ever been compensated for your work? If you're so gifted as a scribe, why are you practically begging someone for their idea? You should have plenty of your own, and no desire to elaborate on someone else's.
Ace,
You're going to have to offer a lot more detail if you want any relevant advice. What kind of "experiences" are you referring to? Have you written anything of any substance before? Are you disciplined and competent enough to see yourself through an entire book-length project?
Not to sound overly pessimistic, but 99% of people who get a bug up their butt about writing a book have no clue how difficult a task it is, and quickly lose interest.
If you're that invested in the idea, go to the library and take out a book detailing the expression of non-fiction prose. You need an understanding of pacing, theme, format and execution.
Abandon any thought you have of writing a screenplay. You will never sell one. It's a series of landmines that most people can't navigate.
Royler,
My sentence structure is unwieldly because, my good fellow, this is a forum for informal banter. I am not competing or offering high-browed commentary, just having fun, which you ably and adroitly leeched from my day.
Yes, I have been compensated for some of my work, but not very much as they have only been a few freelance pieces offered to and accepted by local newspapers. I am very well read and was offering my services because I would enjoy such.
I do have many ideas. Ideas or story-lines are never the problem, are they? I enjoy working with people, though. I, with my ideas, am alone in my mind and it is not an enjoyable experience to fight through the process of pen to paper, alone, every day; wondering if my words will see the light of someone else's day. I would rather work with people in a manner of cooperation. I was not begging for work. I was excited at the prospect of working with and helping someone else! I was excited. Foreign that may be to you, Royler
My offers for service have met none positive, so I am removing them from the table. Good luck all. tulsa
"I know that there are many people that are greater than me, but I can lay my hopes upon the fact that no one is as great as I would have myself to be." michael kindell
My sentence structure is unwieldly because, my good fellow, this is a forum for informal banter. I am not competing or offering high-browed commentary, just having fun, which you ably and adroitly leeched from my day.
Yes, I have been compensated for some of my work, but not very much as they have only been a few freelance pieces offered to and accepted by local newspapers. I am very well read and was offering my services because I would enjoy such.
I do have many ideas. Ideas or story-lines are never the problem, are they? I enjoy working with people, though. I, with my ideas, am alone in my mind and it is not an enjoyable experience to fight through the process of pen to paper, alone, every day; wondering if my words will see the light of someone else's day. I would rather work with people in a manner of cooperation. I was not begging for work. I was excited at the prospect of working with and helping someone else! I was excited. Foreign that may be to you, Royler
My offers for service have met none positive, so I am removing them from the table. Good luck all. tulsa
"I know that there are many people that are greater than me, but I can lay my hopes upon the fact that no one is as great as I would have myself to be." michael kindell
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By the way, Royler: In which university do you teach? The reason I am asking is that you have the air of one of three instructors I had in literature and also creative writing. The one would have written the same response as yours. I learned a lot from that professor, though. He was quite the mechanic/technician of prose. He was hyper-critical and expected much of me and I learned quite a bit under his direction, though I really don't think he ever noticed. However, in retrospect, I also learned to see that he was a critic (technician) and not a producer. That realization turned my feelings toward him a bit cold and my memories of his critical nature chafe. tulsa
I love it when someone does a tap dance on me and then doesn't have the fortitude to follow up. I see Royler hasn't replied. Good job, pal. I believe you have read my replies to your 'enlightened' post.
At least let me know if my assertion that you work at some college or university is correct? You don't need to say where, but I just want to know if my dart found true? It is the least a man would do after imposing his criticism upon me. tulsa (cretin)
At least let me know if my assertion that you work at some college or university is correct? You don't need to say where, but I just want to know if my dart found true? It is the least a man would do after imposing his criticism upon me. tulsa (cretin)
I'm not affiliated with any college or university. I just found it odd that you'd bray repeatedly about your writing ability in messages devoid of any real substance or style.
Incidentally, the answer to that criticism isn't to adopt some cloying, awkward dialect that makes you sound like a steel worker from the Middle Ages. Don't try so hard. Simple, concise prose is what's needed. Best of luck to you.
Incidentally, the answer to that criticism isn't to adopt some cloying, awkward dialect that makes you sound like a steel worker from the Middle Ages. Don't try so hard. Simple, concise prose is what's needed. Best of luck to you.
Well, there you are. I didn't realize that I was so well versed in the ways of steel workers from the middle ages. You are a card; a real gem. EEEEHAAAA. That is the best I could do to offer my bray.
Unfortunately, that cloying affectation that you so fondly point out is actually the way I write when replying to posts such as yours. I am not avoiding simple, concise prose, I am just trying to communicate; just sadly lacking ability, obviously.
Why would I say, 'my good fellow?' Because that is much better than saying what I really would like. If the middle ages had a formality to the written word then far be it from me to disparage our predessesors who avoided saying, 'hey, dolt: keep your criticism to yourself.' Rather, it seems a bit of formality is called for in this case, my good fellow. EEEEHAAAAA tulsa (As mentioned before, I am part of the very large club you consider cretin. How do you make it through your days amongst us savages?)
Unfortunately, that cloying affectation that you so fondly point out is actually the way I write when replying to posts such as yours. I am not avoiding simple, concise prose, I am just trying to communicate; just sadly lacking ability, obviously.
Why would I say, 'my good fellow?' Because that is much better than saying what I really would like. If the middle ages had a formality to the written word then far be it from me to disparage our predessesors who avoided saying, 'hey, dolt: keep your criticism to yourself.' Rather, it seems a bit of formality is called for in this case, my good fellow. EEEEHAAAAA tulsa (As mentioned before, I am part of the very large club you consider cretin. How do you make it through your days amongst us savages?)
Royler- Thank you for the input. I spent the day reading a few books and doing some research on the subject. I bought a few books on the topic of writing a non fiction book and the problem that I have is that they address more like "how to" or writing about a certain subject (sky diving for example). I will be trying to do something more about first hand experiences and trying to convey how the events occured. As for being disciplined enough, I dont know, but I hope I will be able to follow through with it. I have a lot of time on my hands.Royler said:
