"There are many reasons why novelists write - but they all have one thing in common: a need to create an alternative world.” -John Fowles
So I got accepted into Macleay College, of which I am so excited about. Whenever I think about my future I get all hyped up. I'm currently in the process of writing my first novel, I know alot of people may think, but your only eighteen. That's true but if you got a story to tell, why not share it with the world.
My novel isn't based on true life story or events. That will come later. But I believe that if I write a story that isn't real, it'll help people esape their lives even if it's just for a little while, like I do with books that I've read myself. I never really believed how long it actually took to process characters and what they looked like and their traits as well as dialogue. There is alot of work to be done. But hopefully when it's all done people will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed making it.
xo D.
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Being young and writing a novel must be difficult. I say that because I'm 58 and with my experiences, finding subject matter for my novels is easy. The difference (and your advantage) is that you have a whole lot more time. Experience may make your stories ring more true. Here's hoping you find the time once you've had the experience!
ReplyDeletePS: there's a big difference between "you are" and "you're" probably a good idea to edit it out of your blog entry :)
Enjoy your college years- they could turn out to be the best years of your life.
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