After another few months dry, I again feel the need to write. It's been almost been two years since I first registered here. People come and go but I feel reassured that I seem many familiar faces. Anyway, I apologise for the absence of a particular question but I just want some provocation to write. I won't reiterate the cliche of wanting to write but not having ideas, but I am indeed stuck. I'm a teenager, and a lot of what I write seems to be disorgainsied frustrated rants. Despite all my time writing (attempting) I see no improvement. I'm not sure if it's the weight of modesty but I feel as though I lack the capacity to critique what others write. Anyway, rambling again. Bit late for this, me thinks.
Welcome back, Adam.
Read! Read! Read!
All the best authors have read great traditional or award winning literature. But is better to read both, including as much as you can about the genre that you want to write about.
I believe that those who are naturally creative and naturally poetic have the edge when it comes to writing novels. But that does not mean that someone who lacks creativity can’t out perform a creative genius who lacks dedication. Determined effort can reap significant rewards. It boils down to dedication. Besides, no-one was born a journalist. Even journalists had to learn their craft.
The first draft of everything is always shit - Ernest Hemingway.
Try. Fail. Fail better - Samuel Beckett.
Success is dependent on effort - Sophocles
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts - Winston Churchill.
I hope that helps.
God luck.
It sounds like you're trying to force it. Writing will come when you're ready and not anxious about what comes out.
What is it you want to write about?
You know what Adam, your rambling has caught my attention..... It was kinda funny and lifted up my dim spirits(preparing for the exams).
Provocation to write ? Well, it depends on the atmosphere you live in and your own thoughts....
Teenagers are born to rant out a lot of rubbish, or seemingly it is trash!
You seem to have a good grasp of her Majesty's language....
Well, thought would just post, haven't said anything to provocate ...... motivate you to write.....
--- Neeraj
(I am myself a teenager and was rambling now, xD! Just realised it!!)