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I am so bored this summer and can't wait to start uni in september. I'm sick of having nothing to do so i've decided to write a novel. I've always been quite good at english and liked writing so i thought i'd give it a shot. I know i'l probably never do anything with it and it may be a load of crap but i suppose i won't have spent the whole summer doing nothing. anyone think this is a good/ very stupid idea?

Reply 1

Flukey

lauzt

I am so bored this summer and can't wait to start uni in september. I'm sick of having nothing to do so i've decided to write a novel. I've always been quite good at english and liked writing so i thought i'd give it a shot. I know i'l probably never do anything with it and it may be a load of crap but i suppose i won't have spent the whole summer doing nothing. anyone think this is a good/ very stupid idea?

What have you got to loose go for it, or alternatively you can get a job and not be lazy! hehe :smile:

Reply 2

zhivago

2

Yeah, you've got nothing to *lose. :wink:

Reply 3

rainjan_4now

2

I was thinking about expanding on a story i wrote for this years A2 english coursework, but i cant be asked after tasting the addictive flavour of freedom.

It's true that u have nothing to lose, why not write a story about you now for the future, or a story for a younger member of the family...or whatever, just enjoy doing it if you do decide to write one. Good luck with it if you do :smile:

Reply 4

silence

16

even if it's a load of crap and never gets published, later works could be successful. then, works from earlier on in your career could be more valuable and in greater demand.

Reply 5

SilverWings

14

Wow... good idea...

I could TOTALLY give it a go :biggrin:

Reply 6

HearTheThunder

17

SW

Wow... good idea...

I could TOTALLY give it a go :biggrin:

You TOTALLY have to read mine! (I got to the end of Chapter 1 a few days ago, haven't done anything since :rofl:

)

Reply 7

SilverWings

14

HearTheThunder

You TOTALLY have to read mine! (I got to the end of Chapter 1 a few days ago, haven't done anything since :rofl:

)

PM PM PM PM PM :biggrin:

WooP!!

[it better be good though, don't have time for crap stories!! :p:

]

Reply 8

Whizz Kid

Go for it, dude; sounds like a really constructive thing to do. :smile:

Reply 9

Herleif

i thought that a few summers ago.
then i ended up bumming about all summer

jeez man, just go get wasted/stoned

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Reply 10

zhivago

2

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lol!

Reply 11

galadriel100

15

I think it's a good idea! Make sure you get further than I did. I was going to write a novel. I wrote about 3 pages and got sick of it.
Anyway you have nothing to lose, and it will keep you from boredom.
Good luck! :smile:

Reply 12

Philadelphia

lauzt

I am so bored this summer and can't wait to start uni in september. I'm sick of having nothing to do so i've decided to write a novel. I've always been quite good at english and liked writing so i thought i'd give it a shot. I know i'l probably never do anything with it and it may be a load of crap but i suppose i won't have spent the whole summer doing nothing. anyone think this is a good/ very stupid idea?

And you could learn a language. like french :smile:

Reply 13

Philadelphia

lauzt

I am so bored this summer and can't wait to start uni in september. I'm sick of having nothing to do so i've decided to write a novel. I've always been quite good at english and liked writing so i thought i'd give it a shot. I know i'l probably never do anything with it and it may be a load of crap but i suppose i won't have spent the whole summer doing nothing. anyone think this is a good/ very stupid idea?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/grammar/

Reply 14

O_Ren

1

Waterstones has got a competition on for writing a childrens/teen novel. Prize is the book being published by faber and faber and a whole lot of cash. Deadline is july 31st, and full stories have to be in by september sometime.
Check instore for an application form.

Reply 15

Mark S

17

philip2004

And you could learn a language. like french :smile:

Exactly what i though, learning a new language is more constructive than writing a novel in my opinion, it also makes you feel really good when you feel you're really getting somewhere with a new language :smile:

Reply 16

Evil Muffin

1

I did that once when I was 10 - I was depressed about coming home from holiday. And then again twice when I was 12. Looking back on them, they were dire; I still have them but I hide them under my bed away from human eyes :embarasse

Reply 17

Eru Iluvatar

18

A couple of times i told myself that i would write something substantial, a novel or something, but then i didn't listen to what i told myself, and ended up getting another drink or something, so i'm not much help.

Reply 18

greenmuzz

2

I wrote one between 5th and final year at school. Got it up to about 40000 words. Was okay really. In my head there are two big sci-fi epics rolling around, but they're proving tricky to get out. Just don't have the time or inclination to write right now - damnable PhD and university. Still love writing, when I really get it out, but sitting at a computer all day coding means that when I sit infront of one at home, I's somewhat sapped of all inspiration.

Have a go at it, if you enjoy writing, it's fun.

Reply 19

Herleif

zhivago

lol!

yeah theyve been a bit sniffy about drug references before. :rolleyes:

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