Traditionally comic strip authors begin their books with ‘It was a dark and stormy night.’ You got the pirate ship right, but don’t forget the little flower girl.
Jane, you don’t have to start at the beginning. If you take Susan’s advice and write what you know, you can add backstories and epilogues after you write those narratives.
SusanSunshine Premium Member about 6 years ago
Sea adventure?
Jane, Jane… the classic advice is to always write what you know.
Use your first hand experience, so your words will ring true.
And since you’ve already experienced news reporting, time travel, space ships, warring extraterrestrials….
a furries convention, a mail order bride, and a desert mystery… among other things….You should have plenty of familiar subjects to choose from.
The Reader Premium Member about 6 years ago
Traditionally comic strip authors begin their books with ‘It was a dark and stormy night.’ You got the pirate ship right, but don’t forget the little flower girl.
Bucinka about 6 years ago
Jane, you don’t have to start at the beginning. If you take Susan’s advice and write what you know, you can add backstories and epilogues after you write those narratives.
Daeder about 6 years ago
Just write “It was a dark and stormy night…” and go from there. You might also try sitting on top of a doghouse for inspiration.