The Writers Thread

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I originally made this thread in Off-Topic, but after thinking it over, I think it actually belongs here.

Anyway, here is the original post of the first thread:
I decided to make this thread dedicated to writing. Post if you start a new writing project, if you get published, links to previously published works, writing technics, ways to beat the dreaded writer's block, or anything writing related.

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I want to discourage public sharing of original ideas, unless published. Also, only share stories with people you trust.

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About to wrap the fifth book in my series. Hitting the realization that man's reach exceeds his grasp and the epic scale I've reached may be biting off more than I can chew

Interesting, have you gotten published yet, or do you plan on being published?

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About to wrap the fifth book in my series. Hitting the realization that man's reach exceeds his grasp and the epic scale I've reached may be biting off more than I can chew

Interesting, have you gotten published yet, or do you plan on being published?

I self-pub on Amazon and Smashwords. Tradpub didn't appeal to me

I've heard bad things about Amazon's publishing.

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I'm interested in hearing about others writing routine. I don't really have one, and I think I should.

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I'm interested in hearing about others writing routine. I don't really have one, and I think I should.

Bumping to get an answer to this. (Also, I don't want this thread to die)

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A lot of writing has to do with reading, so I say this:

I just got like $60 worth of books for $5. I love my library.

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     I usually spend a lot of time plotting it out in my head. Once I am satisfied with what I have there, I'll sit down and put 8-10 pages on paper. I have someone look over it and give suggestions. The I redraft. I usually only do two drafts instead of three, which from what I have been made to understood is somewhat unusual.

I usually only do two drafts myself. I also usually don't outline

Every project is different; sometimes I only need one draft, some I extensively outline and rewrite.

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I never need proper outlines to write.

Do you mean you don't write outlines, or you write the Tim Turner version of outlines?

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Finished my rough draft today! Exciting stuff

Nice! This is the sixth book in the previously mentioned series, right?

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Might as well share how much material I've completed:

~6 short stories, 2 unfinished TV pilots, a few pages of terrible stand up, 1 unfinished novella, 2 unfinished novels, 3 short film screenplays, ~20 movie outlines, and ~8 long form stories I haven't decided on a format for

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Writing momentarily paused until while I move and save money for a laptop, but I've been outlining some exciting ideas on my phone.

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Currently about half way through my newest project.