So I've decided to write a book

**DarkCrow676** · 29 May 2003, 04:06 AM

It's something I've always wanted to do but was just to lazy to get started. Now I'm not the best of writers, so I was wandering if any of you English majors could give me some tips. I've got some pretty good ideas but when it comes to writing it down, I can never think of the perfect thing to put. I'm not expecting to get it published(maybe someday), its just something I want to do for myself and try to become a better writer.

**Jeremy** · 29 May 2003, 04:21 AM

Well, I'm not an English major, but I'll give whatever advice I can.
1. Make an outline of your book, map out a rough sketch of it either in your head, or in some physical form, wheter it be on paper or in a computer document.
2. Don't worry about making it "perfect", as long as you're happy with it, cool.
3. Trying making an e-book first. There are some nice e-book freeware programs out there. I use Natata eBook Compiler, which is freeware, and it's fantastic. It's easy to use, and gives you a nice idea as to what kind of info to have in your book.

**Tommy Tallarico** · 29 May 2003, 04:25 AM

Buy "The Elements of Style" by Will Strunk, read it four times in a row, and don't ever listen to Jeremy.

Here are a couple of links to get you started.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/m...ore&userid=936

**Diff-chan** · 29 May 2003, 04:25 AM

I have some advice too:
01. Don't listen to any of Jeremy's writing advice.

This should serve you well. I wish you luck.

**Rich** · 29 May 2003, 04:33 AM

Shit, you beat me to it.
My advice was going to be to ignore Jeremy's advice.

LOL · 29 May 2003, 04:37 AM

I will also give the advice of ignoring anything Jeremy ever says regarding the use of words.

**MVS** · 29 May 2003, 04:40 AM

I'm working on something now.

I think the only advice is to be yourself and write what you feel.

After that, it's all gravy.

**Roufuss** · 29 May 2003, 04:45 AM

Originally posted by MVS
I'm working on something now.

I think the only advice is to be yourself and write what you feel.

After that, it's all gravy.

And you forgot don't listen to Jeremy.