Our Aspiring Writers League (O.A.W.L)

[mikazuki]

Username:
mikazuki

What will we call you:
mikazuki

What are your goals as an author?
To write short stories and books that people will enjoy reading. Also, I really just want to prove to my parents that writing isnt a waste of time and that you can actually can go somewhere with it. Last but not least, hearing people talk about my books would be really cool!

Can you give us a sample of your writing?
It was weird how I felt no pain. And instead of screaming, I lay there silent, hardly seeing the world around me. I could hear voices, but the faces the belonged to no longer mattered. My ming began to wander, resting on specific memories and images from my past. They were all filled with laughter and smiles, hugs and kisses. Was this really how I thought of life? Where was all the fear Ive felt for the past couiple of days? Where were the images of of people Id just seen die only hours before? Or maybe I was dying...Thats it! Im dying and my mind wants me to die happy! not all sad and depressed. I let out a contented sigh, the people around me probably heard it as a gag. But I didnt care, I relaxed and enjoyed the happy images of me and my friends. Slowly the images began to fade as my heart beast one last time and as i breathed my last breath.

Are you currently working on any books?
Yes, the main one Im working on is called September. I start a new one every once in a while but September is my main project right now. I write lots of short stories a like to call "clips" too.

Why do you want to join?
I want to join because I love to write and recently Ive developed a case of major writer's block. I need to talk to some other writers and spin toss some ideas around. And maybe I can give some other people ideas...
Do you have published books yet?
Sadly, no.

Do you wish to find a "writing partner"?
No.

What's your favorite genre to read? Write?
To read, fiction. To write, non-ficition.

Were you a member of the old thread?
No.

[Into the Sky]

Good ideas, but when you have the plot and ideas ready...how do you really start a novel? I'm having some trouble writing my first part because there is so many ways you could start it.

Do you want a few examples on how I've started some of my stuff? Maybe that can help you start your own novel.

Yes please. ^^

[nutella ♥]

Can I get some critique on this? I didn't really plan this out..... I'm making it up on the spot. XD just wanna see what you think.

Chapter one
I roared with rage, scratching the wall despratly. A tear rolled down my cheek, but I kept scratching. It was no use, but I had to fight. I tried to think about happy memories, anything to keep my mind of the current situation, but I had nothing. I stopped fighting and sat down on the cold, metal floor, and I sobbed. I cried untill no more tears would come. My body felt frozen, my tears seemed to turn to ice as they hit the floor. I started shaking uncontrollably. I knew what was coming. I let out a small cry, that turned into a large roar. My body was no longer frozen. I was no longer week, but alive with energy. I felt a boost of confidence and courage. I felt strong and I knew I was no longer myself. I charged into the wall, letting out a battle cry. I was going to make it. I was going to escape. This was my chance! I was about to hit the wall and burst into freedom, when the cage shifted backwards, sending me flying and hitting the floor with a thud.
Then I was the regular me. Week, depressed and helpless. I was human again. I was back to normal.
I am Carter Winters.
And I am one of them.

Please give a honest opinion! I know its short, sorry..
Wow I used 'I' a lot.... XD

[Pangolin]

Good ideas, but when you have the plot and ideas ready...how do you really start a novel? I'm having some trouble writing my first part because there is so many ways you could start it.

Do you want a few examples on how I've started some of my stuff? Maybe that can help you start your own novel.

Yes please. ^^

I guess that dog was supposed to replace the hole my dad left in our family. Now it was only me, my mom and my little sister. Buddy. That dog was apparently named after my dad, I know for a fact no one called him Buddy. I was always the one to go bar hopping with him, even at a young age, I was dragged along. I would have to call a cab, tell them where to go and pay them, my dad drunk as hell and acting stupid the whole time. I had to do that when I was 7 now it was just a regular thing for me. Until my dad left that is. Now my mom is the drunk. I say home with my little sister Laurie, and that dog. I taught Laurie everything she knows, numbers, the alphabet, how to tie shoes, all that crap. I had to drop out of school the day I turned 15 so I could stay home with Laurie. She was only one at the time but my mom wasn’t responsible enough to take care of her, her own daughter of god sakes! Now I’m 17, still staying home all day with Laurie. I have a job now and I bring her with, I have a special arrangement with my boss. Everyday is the same, I take the bus to work, I work, I go home, make Laurie food, put her to bed and wait, and then my mom gets home. Drunk. Every night when she got home she would smack me for a screw up I didn’t do. I have scars, cut and bruises all over my body from my mom. My own mother. I thought mothers were suppose to be loving and caring. But tonight was bad.

- The first paragraph to my depressing teen story.


We ran low, as to not be seen by anything in the air. We ducked into an old gas station that had long been cleaned out by rouges. I stumbled into a smaller back room, that once served as an office. I fell back against the wall, panting.

"We should be safe in here." He replied, peeking out of the window, "And I don't think anything saw us." He dropped down on the floor next to me and stretched out his legs. He stared at his feet, not wanting to speak the obvious. I knew what he was thinking, and I'd have to be the one to say it.

The world was ending, and we all knew it. The countries were at war with themselves. Everyone wanted to be the biggest and the best, while the smaller countries were turned to ash for being in the way. So far, everyone was just killing each other. Planes often flew over cities, bombing them without thinking twice. Sometimes, countries sent their armies into a city, and told them to just kill everyone off.

- Start of my dream story



That's two different ways to start it. Kinda jump right into the action and explain what's going on. Or right away explain and then go onto the action.

[placidcoast]

OMG!!!! Squiddy Smoothie!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

[Pangolin]

Me and Hoof squealed when we saw it. XD

[writingrules]

I KNOW RIGHT!!!!!! I hope my new Squiddies stay little squiddies, but it is April Fools so anything could happen...... XD

[emmalinewestlund]

Username:
emmalinewestlund

What will we call you:
Emma

What are your goals as an author?
To write 30 novels before I turn 30
To have my work published (not self published)
To be able to live off my work.

Can you give us a sample of your writing?
“I want the dress to be the most fantastic thing there. Darla Monahan’s father convinced Vera Wang to design a custom dress for her. Daddy refused to do anything more than try to convince one of those loser Project Runway freaks to do it. It has to be elegant, Sarah, it has to be glamorous. It has to be perfect! I want all eyes on me; I want to look like a princess!” I raised an eyebrow and she rolled her eyes at me. “Just because I'm not a cookie cutter conformist doesn't mean I don't want to look absolutely beautiful once in a while.”


Are you currently working on any books?
Yes. Several, in fact.

Why do you want to join?
I feel the need to be part of a writing community, but I haven't found any so far that are a good fit for me. I'd like to be able to bounce ideas off of people and share some of my work.

Do you have published books yet?
Two self-published novellas, and a bunch of self published short stories. I also had a short story accepted to reader's digest a while back.

Do you wish to find a "writing partner"?
No, thank you

What's your favorite genre to read? Write?
Paranormal fantasy/Urban fantasy.
I like writing paranormal young adult fiction.

Were you a member of the old thread?
No

[Hoof]

Right?!?!?! Best. April. Fools. Day. Ever.

[placidcoast]

Me and my friend Amity24 freaked out when we saw it too! I knocked my popcorn over. e.O

We REALLY REALLY hope that the squiddies stay the same! <3