writer - Blog - The Oracle Mag2024-03-28T23:03:36Zhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/writerTried and True Steps on How to Write and Finish a Work of Fictionhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/3153366-BlogPost-716182015-09-28T20:09:42.000Z2015-09-28T20:09:42.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><div class="post-title"><h1 class="entry-title"></h1>
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<p>Like any endeavor, writing a work of fiction requires learning how to manage those nagging self-doubts each time you sit at a computer and think to yourself, “I can’t write!”</p>
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<p>Writers are notorious for getting stuck in their own heads which often causes them to give up. Starting a work of fiction whether it’s a novel or short story is just as important as finishing it. This is part of the writer’s journey! These eight tried and true steps will give you the footwork you need to write a story from start to finish.</p>
<p><strong>Pre-plan your characters, plot and conflict</strong></p>
<p>While many writers prefer to just jump in to pump their creative juices, it’s better to have a preliminary idea of what your characters’ drives and motivations and how they can create <strong><a href="http://thewritelife.com/writing-fiction-3-ways-build-stronger-story/#.rzj1lb:0oSu">a stronger story</a></strong>. Don’t let the outlining and research be an excuse for not writing! Remember, you can always go back to outlining and research. In fact, they might inform the story as you write.</p>
<p><strong>Revise with patience</strong></p>
<p>Many short story writers and novelists know that the key to finishing a story is by constantly revising. It is rare for a writer to get the story right the first time. Each round of revisions results in further clarity. Issues can come up in a revision that can pull your story in an unexpectedly different direction which can complicate the process. Stay patient. The story will eventually unfold.</p>
<p><strong>Consult a Good Editor in Your Genre</strong></p>
<p>Writers need the tough love of an editor in their genre to know those fatal fiction flaws that can save them valuable time from getting stuck in their own head. A good editor can also detect problems become they start taking over the story. Some editors are also writing coaches who can hold you accountable to finish your story.</p>
<p><strong>Humor Your Story</strong></p>
<p>All new writers start out by getting easily attached to their work, publishing goals, dreams, characters that don’t want to behave and even maybe to the reactions by your family who are constantly questioning your motives. Write for writing’s sake. Maybe even surprise yourself by<strong> <a href="http://edit911.com/5-stages-of-becoming-a-fiction-writer-a-bit-of-humor-mixed-with-truth/">adding a bit of humor</a></strong> into your story that will tickle your readers. Twist the plot unexpectedly. The learning curve may be high for you as a writer, but you don’t have to take your characters seriously.</p>
<p><strong>Click <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dorit-sasson/8-ways-to-write-and-finish-a-work-of-fiction_b_8201178.html?utm_hp_ref=books&ir=Books">here</a> to read more.</strong></p>
<p><em>SOURCE: The Huffington Post</em><br /><em><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dorit-sasson/">Dorit Sasson</a></em></p>
</div></div>Take me away (Far away)https://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/take-me-away-far-away2012-01-12T19:29:03.000Z2012-01-12T19:29:03.000ZMontice L. Harmonhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/MonticeLHarmon<div><h2 class="subtitle" style="text-align:center;">Take me away...</h2><p><img width="250" src="{{#staticFileLink}}7936049463,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="7936049463?profile=original" /></p><div class="txtd" id="txtd_9288135"><p>Take me away, so fare away from everything & every pain, worry & heart break. Take me to a place i'm free to do as i please. To a paradise unknown to man kind. so beautiful & pure. With fruits of knowledge, not self centered beings. Take me to the highest mountain, so i can give praise to my creater. Live life free of choices, not demands. Let me be free from all hate. Grow into someone special & provide such wonderful meaning to life's worth. Recreating man kind with the creater of all things. Regaining a powerful & honorable nation. Changing human race for the better, never the worst. Take me to that place, i wonna go there. DO YOU BELIEVE? i DO... So i'm asking for that freedom, to take me away. Fare away...</p></div></div>Today! (I Am)https://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/today-i-am2012-01-04T14:00:00.000Z2012-01-04T14:00:00.000ZMontice L. Harmonhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/MonticeLHarmon<div><p>Today my life changes even more. Winning at what I love most, writing what makes me happy. Gaining love from other’s who share the same passion as I. god has blessed me, to the point I don’t deserve it. But he knows my heart, my soul, my purpose.</p><p>Today I’m taking on responsibilities, acknowledging my father, the head of my life, giving him praise for all he has done for me. Loving me, forgiving me and allowing me to breath another day. I’m so thankful, but sometimes I have a hard time showing it.</p><p>Today I’m living my life, for what’s right. Allowing myself to be truthful in all I do. Become a man of righteousness, living in a world full of wrong, I wont to provide hope upon life. I’ve made mistakes and still do. But each time, I learn I’m only human and perfect in no shape of form.</p><p>Today my life began with love, hope, faith, care and most importantly God.</p><p>Today!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://monticeharmonbook.hubpages.com/hub/TodayI-Am" target="_blank">Monticeharmonbook</a></p></div>If Tomorrow Never Comes.https://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/if-tomorrow-never-comes2012-01-03T14:00:00.000Z2012-01-03T14:00:00.000ZMontice L. Harmonhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/MonticeLHarmon<div><p>As I sit, acknowledging life. A thought pop’s in my head, if tomorrow never comes. What have I accomplished? What have I changed, that i needed to improve the most in my life? If tomorrow never come’s, I’ve learned all there is about life. All that god allowed me to know. But have I achieved all he wanted me too?</p><p>Trials & tribulations I have bared, gaining self-control over my outrageous temper. Learning to let go of pain. Walk away & be the bigger person, never letting anyone take advantage of me, nor run over me in any way. If tomorrow never comes, I've kept my dignity. To stand strong against all life’s obstacles, all the heart aches, break downs & all the hatred I’ve endured. I’ve accomplished a dream. A dream to write & touch the hearts of reader’s, strengthen & encourage them to move forward, not backwards.</p><p>My goal to dream, has opened my eyes to many possibilities, to win & achieve. If tomorrow never comes, I’ll be alright. Because my words will live on in the minds of man kind, continuing as life processed & develop into something surreal, showing those who want understanding. The way of life, & what it’s worth. If tomorrow never comes. I pray to god my soul, he’ll take.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://monticeharmonbook.hubpages.com/hub/IfTomorrowNeverComes" target="_blank">Monticeharmonbook</a></p></div>Through My Tears (The Past)https://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/through-my-tears-the-past2012-01-02T14:00:00.000Z2012-01-02T14:00:00.000ZMontice L. Harmonhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/MonticeLHarmon<div><p>Through my tears, throughout the years. Has been a journey of great trials. The pain i felt, Are strong holds to my past. (The Past) Something we refuse to let go of. The past is ways to hold on to fear, hurt & unforgiveness. It never solves anything. It only causes confusion, regret & Sorrow.</p><p> Through my tears, i've learn to hate, those who hurt me. My past has cause me to let down, those who really cared about me & loved me. </p><p> Through my tears, i've learned to love. The past & my Tears taught me to remember those who were there for me. The ones who brought me up. Taught me values of trust & respect.</p><p> Through my tears, The past has lead me to turn my back on those who betrayed my trust, used & abused my friendship. My past allowed me to shut out the ones who lied & mislead me.</p><p> Through my tears, my past has made me realize the marols of human beings. the stubbornness, lies & The lack of honesty. why must my past remind me how evil & conniving. & hot they take each other for granted. It has open my eyes to see that life isnt fair & people dont always see eye to eye.</p><p>Through my tears, i've learned to except the fact i'm only human. That i'm made of flesh, Which explains our mistakes. We all fall short of knowlege & self respect. My past has brought me along way, through mighty storms I must remind you i didnt do it alone.</p><p> Through my tears, i've decided not to let anyone bringme down, I've learned to pass them by, without giving them the satisfaction. Without worrying, stressing & denying what i believe in. My past has also taught me not to be afaid of anything or anyone.</p><p> Through my tears, i've defeated the enemy of darkness. The darkness within myself. It allowed me to open myself up to you! & smile & give thanks to those in my past who pushed me to believe in such a wonderful man by the name of christ. The life & light of my life.</p><p> Through my tears, I've heard a voice, a voice like no other i've evered heard, My past allowed me to shut out the voice within, The key to my past & present. As i seek to inprove my life, My past always finds ways to creep up on me. Breaking me down & wearing me out.</p><p> Through my tears, i've found peace. Away to express myself. Be comfortable with who i am. I've gain enough strenght to carry out the voice within. My past want hold me down anymore, not this time. I refuse to ignore the power of almighty, god almighty. My lord & savior.</p><p> Through my tears, i've found grace, hope & most of all a piece of mind. Courage to move on. live my life for what it's worth. My past, My past. Thanks for strenght, shelter & comfort.</p><p> Though my tears, i've lost the past. Left behind what hurt me the most. I let go of those who didnt care for me. But with pain comes brighter days. & for the record with time comes wisdom & knowlege....</p><p> Through my tears, i've also learned to live without my past.</p><p> </p></div>