Villi1997 1,832 Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Hey guys, i just had an idea for a writing method i'll use when i come up with an idea for stories First, i will write a short-and-sweet synopsis of what the story will actually be about Then i will write a rough draft ''script'' that is in the style of a movie trailer and it would include pivotal scenes that i'm intending to have in the story and it will give a clear idea what the tone of the story would be. and then next i would try to add more scenes and flesh out the characters and story What do you guys think? Edited June 24, 2014 by Villi1997 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lostmemory123 1,056 Posted June 24, 2014 I honestly think it be good if you actually tried the method and see if it works for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWayToDawn 775 Posted June 24, 2014 Do whatever method works for you. Make sure it's you, and that you're comfortable with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dracozombie 4,554 Posted June 25, 2014 Depends. Is this for movies or comics or, as I initially assumed, books? Because how you develop your story really depends on the medium. Something like that could work fine just for getting ideas out there, but how will those ideas be presented? Depending on what you're doing, there's a world of difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Villi1997 1,832 Posted July 9, 2014 A while ago i came up with some ideas for some rules i plan to follow when writing my stories, here are examples for some of them. Let me know what you guys think: Try to make your characters 3-dimensional and likeable, no one likes a Mary Sue. Plus, developing them as the story progresses might help too Don’t make a story too dark and gritty, try balancing it out with a bit of humor and witty characters If you want to write an action scene, make sure that it’s fun, engaging, and badass. Catchphrases and pop culture references won’t make a story good, unless they’re used in the right context or as homages. Try to keep your swears as PG as possible, you can use ‘’let’s kick some ass’’ or ‘’what the hell’’ If you’re writing an adaptation/fanfic, try to put as much effort in making it as faithful as possible to the original source material. 3 TheWayToDawn, Sandra_Nedelcheva1998 and Josuke Higashikata reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Villi1997 1,832 Posted July 15, 2014 Hey guys, i'm starting to watch The Last Airbender, and it's a really good show so far. I want to write stories that are best read/watched in one sitting, so here is a list of some TV writers i'm watching for inspiration. - Joss Whedon (Firefly, Buffy, Angel, Dr. Horrible, Avengers, Cabin in the Woods) - Greg Weisman (Gargoyles, Young Justice, Spectacular Spiderman) - Gene Roddenberry (Star Trek) what do you guys think, and would you recommend any others that i could add to the list? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Movies798 1,360 Posted July 16, 2014 Oh you're talking about Avatar the last airbender. Yeah it is a great show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aqua7KH 5,395 Posted July 16, 2014 Tetsuya Nomura duh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Villi1997 1,832 Posted July 25, 2014 I had a little idea recently, since I want to include a little variety in my work so I plan to write different genre stories Like for example: First I'd write a hard sci-fi story Then I'd write a space opera Then I'd write a gothic horror story Then I'd write a giant monster story And etc etc, what do you guys think of this plan? Let me know in the comments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruby Rose 8,591 Posted July 25, 2014 If you've got the ideas write them down and out before you forget or somebody else uses your idea before you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFrozenNobody 124 Posted July 25, 2014 we never heard any of your stroys so im just assume there be boring not everyone can write story's ( dont mean to be a buzz kill) 1 kurasa25 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col.Random 3,683 Posted July 25, 2014 Pick only one, forget the rest. Work on that one and that one only.Look for tips on the internet, read novels or some really good fanfics so you can learn how to describe things, environments better. Once your first story turns out successful you can then focus on the others. Don't keep a bunch of scattered goals, pick one and work on that before anything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Villi1997 1,832 Posted August 15, 2014 I've decided that i'll maybe start using two styles, each for one occasion: 1) When i'm doing animations, i'll do a simplistic cartoony style, like in Samurai Jack. 2) When i'm writing a comic, i'll try to have it in the style of a realistic water painting style (i'll maybe ask someone) What do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Villi1997 1,832 Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) I want to become a good writer. I know it sounds weird/cheesy, but it is actually what i want to be. There are some writers out there like Stephanie Meyer whose stories almost seem like they're self-insert mary sue fan fiction that was originally meant to be posted on a forum site. Here are things that i dislike about some movies/books: 1) Stories that have almost no continuity and charm to them 2) Characters that don't seem to go through any development 4) Bland dialogue 5) Boring action scenes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are writers that i love GEOFF JOHNS and JOSS WHEDON These guys are my heroes. They write great stories with many entertaining/like-able characters and interesting mythoses (if that is a word) Those two are the reasons i want to be a good writer. They are inspirations to me and they are the reasons i want to be a good writer. Peace out Edited September 1, 2014 by Villi1997 2 Movies798 and The Transcendent Key reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aru Akise 2,540 Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) I think that's a great goal. Will you tell me a story before going to sleep? Edited September 1, 2014 by SkyKeybladeHero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caity 3,946 Posted September 1, 2014 There's nothing wrong with the goal but there's nothing wrong with having a back up plan. A lot of people try to go for creative jobs and flop to become waitresses or Mickey D servers. 6 Jilly Shears, The Transcendent Key, Javelin434 and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sorual 607 Posted September 1, 2014 i say go for it! but as caity said, its good to have a backup. i support you all the way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Eater Evans 4,045 Posted September 1, 2014 That's a marvelous goal to aspire toward! Nothing wrong with wanting to be a good ol' novelist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyblader_95 1,410 Posted September 1, 2014 Is that even a question? If that's what you really want, then just GO for it! If you ardently want something, then you'll surely succeed. Because YOU will make it succeed, no matter what.. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HikariYami 354 Posted September 1, 2014 Go for it! If you work hard for it, you shall succeed in accomplishing your goal. Here is a quote from Jim Rohn," If you go to work on your goals, your goals will go to work on you." 1 Keyblader_95 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleTSUBAME 483 Posted September 1, 2014 I agree with Caity that you should have a plan B. But otherwise, that's a great goal. good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterXemnas 2,285 Posted September 1, 2014 Fool. Everyone should follow their dreams. 2 Movies798 and KHfan4 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Movies798 1,360 Posted September 1, 2014 That's awesome dude. My goal is to become an animator and create 2D animation for films and television, and I also want to be a good writer as well so I can create great stories for my projects. You should definitely do it and achieve your dream, don't let nobody tell you that you can't. Go for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytothexdawnx 1,159 Posted September 1, 2014 Thats a great goal! I love reading so when you're published I'll definitely read your book ^_^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morrisone 11 Posted September 1, 2014 It's a great goal! I want to be a writer too (and a physicist and a philosopher...) You need to know that it's a long and hard way to reach that goal, but if that's what you truly want, I'm sure you can get it! And I'm happy that you said a "good writer", not a "famous writer". Best sellers nowadays are getting similar one to another (not all of them, but mostly), because they are made for selling. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing when books get famous, and selling them is important to the one who made them, but I think that it should not be the main goal. If someone is writing for wealthiness and glory, then this person is not an artist. Dealing with words may not be easy, but it sounds great. Good luck with that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites