I am so lost.

Ok. I want to write something. Like a short story. Something like that. But once I go to start it, I can't get any words down. I don't know where to start or anything. Any one use certain techniques or anything? And is it best to write it or type it out on Microsoft Word? Or does it matter? Help!

(P.s-Yes I have written short stories before but my mind is sort of in a desert. Lol.)

i write some stories but i only have time on planes usually and i've wasted all my money so i write not type as for technique it all just kinda comes to me it sounds good and i write it

jot/type up ideas... then it'll all come in together... just focus on what you want to be in the story... then eventually the words'll come..

writing is better.

I usually type, because I get writer's cramp easily due to weak wrists... so I'll be in the middle of a brilliant idea, but will have to stop writing because my hands hurt so much, and then suddenly I've stopped writing altogether... but basically write the way you are most comfortable with.

//T.L.//

yeah i agree

i write it first because on the computer you can get distracted by msn or other programs you have on i like writing anyways tho :P crazi i know but i do xxx alex xxx

well, why don't u get urself a paper and a pen at first, to write a stry no matter hw short it is, u should fitst have geneeral ideas,, write ur general ideas...and then day after try having few notes on the paper of the things u want in ur story cz it'll make it a lot more easier, u can type it on micsrosoft, it's easier for mistakes , u'll directly know them, bt at first, try typing ur nots on a paper, even a short stry may take months ok? dont think it;s easy if u wanna make it worth it

^ I agree. Write it out because usually thats faster (for me anyways) and then type it out because it'seasier to read and easier to critique/fix up if need be :)

As for going blank, you're so not alone on that lol

Good luck!

If it's any help, check out the topic I posted in this section entitled NOTES ON WRITING POETRY.Perhaps you can get something out of it.

Peace, Poetry & Power!
Good luck.

GaryJ

ye, i agree with everyone. u just need a starting idea, even a small one, to get u rolling.