I don't have much time to write in my blog.
There are times when I get too wrapped up between school and other things, (like writing my crazy book).
After almost two years of writing, typing, editing and do it all over again, it feels weird to have completed it. I had been juggling between schoolwork and my personal life just to write my fantasy into pages. But then before I know it, I have done the most unbearable job in the world!
At least now, I have something I can laugh at.
Well, they say many people don't get pass the-reading-a-lot-of-book part, but I have finished one by myself. So maybe when I'm old, I can pick up my own book and have a good time throwing up.
Here's something I want to share about writing my first novel:
When my friends at school caught me editing my draft in class, they asked "What is it?" I would replied, "Oh, nothing, just a piece of crap." then I shoved my manuscript back into my bag. I was paranoid that they would find out I was writing a story. Still, when they caught me more than a few times, I let them know what I was doing, and they asked me the most dreadful question "Why are you writing a story?"
Well, why? I also asked myself a millionth time. In here, writers are almost unknown. No one cares about writing stories like the old day. But then I just know that, I write a story because it's fun. It's fun to shape your own Utopia, living in different characters and all.
Then there are things I feel disappointed about. When I finished my book, the only person I was hoping to impress was my best friend, but she said my story is not that interesting, or it's not her type of book. I don't know, I found it a little heavy at first, but I understand. Maybe, it's really really not good enough or worth reading. After all, I'm not a published author or anything, I'm only a girl who has this big crazy mind and loves to imagine stuff. (Stuff to cry over?)
Maybe, I can just call it quits.
Or maybe not.
Now what?
There are times when I get too wrapped up between school and other things, (like writing my crazy book).
After almost two years of writing, typing, editing and do it all over again, it feels weird to have completed it. I had been juggling between schoolwork and my personal life just to write my fantasy into pages. But then before I know it, I have done the most unbearable job in the world!
At least now, I have something I can laugh at.
Well, they say many people don't get pass the-reading-a-lot-of-book part, but I have finished one by myself. So maybe when I'm old, I can pick up my own book and have a good time throwing up.
Here's something I want to share about writing my first novel:
When my friends at school caught me editing my draft in class, they asked "What is it?" I would replied, "Oh, nothing, just a piece of crap." then I shoved my manuscript back into my bag. I was paranoid that they would find out I was writing a story. Still, when they caught me more than a few times, I let them know what I was doing, and they asked me the most dreadful question "Why are you writing a story?"
Well, why? I also asked myself a millionth time. In here, writers are almost unknown. No one cares about writing stories like the old day. But then I just know that, I write a story because it's fun. It's fun to shape your own Utopia, living in different characters and all.
Then there are things I feel disappointed about. When I finished my book, the only person I was hoping to impress was my best friend, but she said my story is not that interesting, or it's not her type of book. I don't know, I found it a little heavy at first, but I understand. Maybe, it's really really not good enough or worth reading. After all, I'm not a published author or anything, I'm only a girl who has this big crazy mind and loves to imagine stuff. (Stuff to cry over?)
Maybe, I can just call it quits.
Or maybe not.
Now what?
15 Precious Thought (s):
Appreciate what you've done. And remember I just read a first part of your story. I want some more.
Think about it. Who would have ever finished this unbearable job in the world?? Not me. But YOU. I'm proud of you.
i want to read your book! please let me know how to have a copy of it =)
@P: You only read the first part, it doesn't guarantee that the other parts are good. I don't know, it's not that interesting for Méta, she said the story lacks of something fun. But maybe I'll give the whole copy when we meet, so that you can give me your opinion on my book too. But don't get your hope up, as I said I'm not a pro writer or anything.
Anyway thank you for your support, it means a lot to me.
@Khairunie: Hey, I thought you forgot all about my book already. Well, it's embarrassing, my story is still weak. I don't know why you're so interested in my book, are you serious?
What?!!?!!? You finished writing a book of your own already?? How amazing!!
Please share me yours too. I WANNA READ. Oh wait how should I pay, young writer???
I want to read your book too!! :)
Well everyone has different personal taste. Your best friend may not like it but who knows if other friends love it.
Don't stop writing! Don't give up to impress your best friend with your writing. I am sure she just wants you to do your best. :)
@Sokuna: Oh my gosh, I shouldn't have posted about it, my first book is so embarrassing, I don't think you want to read 200 pages about something not so good. It's a waste of time, you know. But you don't have to pay me, I don't even publish it yet.
@Sari: Hahah, thank you, I guess you said just like my BFF, she said it might be unimpressive for her, but maybe it might for other people. I don't know, if she's the first reader and doesn't like it, it's hard for others to like it. Oh but thank you for you encouragement, I hope I can recover from this and find the gut to write something again, maybe at the future.
I wonder how can I also get a copy of it. Wanna read it with my kindle. :)
@Phal: Well, it's not easy since my story's not even published. It's just like a personal trivia thingy. Besides, I don't think you would enjoy it, the first person who read it didn't even like it at all, so...let's just get over it.
Well, i wanna read it too. Just because ur bestfriend doesn't like it, it doesn't mean that other people don't like it. u will never know if u don't give it a try.
Thank Neilly, I hope what you said is true, too. Well, you wanna read it? Oh, I guess I forgot to tell you, I don't allow anyone who knows me read my book. It feels like Ew to me!
Hey, I don't know you in person so please share me your book. How can I have it? I kinda like hand-writing story, it's pretty authentic. Yet, I don't mind receiving it by email if u wrote it electronically. :D Please.. Don't give up, when you didn't even try yet? Who knows maybe I'll like it! and if I don't, at least I can share constructive feedback.
200 pages??? It's impressive!
Oh my god, oun Kunna, are you serious? I was trying to tell you that my story's not that interesting. Besides, I'm so shy to share my book, not that I don't want to, I just don't think you like vampires.
Now after you said that, you kind of make me reconsider my option. I want to give you a hard copy too. But it's impossible since we're far away, and I hate to spoil people's eyes with my hand writing. Maybe PDF file is the only way. Still, I don't think you should sacrifice so much for the 200 pages of crap. Hehehe...anyway how can I send it to you if I decide to change my mind?
Lol.. I'm sorry but you're wrong! I've read a lot about witch and Dracula when I was young. For the last few years TWILIGHT makes so in love with vampires and fascinated by its romance.
:D Thanks for reconsidering! You can send to my gmail id: menh.vuthisokunna
I look forward to reading your very first book, oun Nathary. ;)
hey, that's mean :(
@Kunna: let me wait and see how much you want to read it. I'll keep considering and considering. Hehehe..
@Neilly: It's not mean, it's just plain mean. Lol...
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