Would any of you write a novel?

[Tokuopolis]

I'd quite like to write a (somewhat silly) AH novel. Type IV/Type III (if I try really hard to make believable/realistic) on the plausibility scale. It would be about a mesoamerican empire that rules the americas, a Samurai empire that rules most of Asia, and an ancient egyptian empire that rules Africa and the Middle east, and they'd all fight for Europe. My working title is "the Battle for Europe", or maybe "The Man in The High Pyramid"

[Valesura]

In my spare time, I have written short original stories. I haven't uploaded any of them to the internet yet nor do I think they'd actually be published. Perhaps some day...

I can share the context of what I'm writing right now. I'm thinking of calling it "Road Walking". It'll take place from the perspective of a woman in her twenties going through the daily struggles in life in the city of London. Things will happen that'll make her fall, the story having multiple ups and downs and changing her job more then four time - reflective of how students today are troubled in job searching even with high qualifications but yielding away due to having no experience for the job. The story will progress into many many social spirals and tangents; it will explain the troubles that a introvert faces in the world today that is sadly run by the more charismatic portion of the population, extroverts. I won't be using these words exactly, but people should be able to relate to her lifestyle. The woman present in the story is also lightly based off one of my older cousins.

I've literally only started drafting it and plan to revise it multiple times but I have a pretty good idea of how the story will progress towards the end.

[Arlansepi]

Already have! I was a ghost writer though...

[Valaran]

Currently pseudo writing one now.

I mean, I'll probably never publish it (even finishing it will be a stretch), but yeah.

[The Rich Port]

Currently pseudo writing one now.

I mean, I'll probably never publish it (even finishing it will be a stretch), but yeah.

Oh, come on, guy. Just be glad you can finish stuff.

I fully intend to publish my work once I find myself capable enough to sit down and finish it.

[Al-Seena]

I've always enjoyed story telling and RPing here on MS while writing small stories for my English classes so writing a novel wouldn't be a massive step as far as progression goes. My issue is time and the overall benefit of writing one. I e heard horror stories about the publishing industry so if I ever felt compelled to write a novel is most definetly do it independently, no financial benefit but the joy of seeing people interested in what I have to write is also extremely rewarding. Maybe one day but not right now or at anytime in the near future.

What horror stories about the publishing industry? In my experience, most of the hate toward the publishing industry comes from either people getting mad they can't get professionally published or people that don't know the industry and don't know the difference between scammers and real publishers.

Usually it's stories about first time authors getting screwed financially by publisher, issues of restrictive ip integrity on the part of the publisher, things like that. I've just heard it though the grape vine so I can't say if they are true or not but I'd still say self-publishing would probably be easiest.

[USS Monitor]

What horror stories about the publishing industry? In my experience, most of the hate toward the publishing industry comes from either people getting mad they can't get professionally published or people that don't know the industry and don't know the difference between scammers and real publishers.

Usually it's stories about first time authors getting screwed financially by publisher, issues of restrictive ip integrity on the part of the publisher, things like that. I've just heard it though the grape vine so I can't say if they are true or not but I'd still say self-publishing would probably be easiest.

Easiest way to get your book out there, sure. Most profitable way to publish your book, assuming you have a choice, not so much.

[Nerotysia]

Yep, I've already written one (well, technically it was only a novella) and I'm planning a second one. Though it may need to be put on hold for another literary project. It's quite the experience, and I kinda loved it. The biggest hurdle to actually writing a novel was just finding an outlining/planning method that worked for me. Once I found it - 'twas quite exhilarating.

[Luminesa]

I have started several, finished one, need to edit. College makes everything a lot more difficult.

[Yedmnrutika Gavr]

sure. in fact i did a collab once and together we wrote about 50 pages but it was never finished. would love to try again someday but dont really have it in me atm.

[The Eastern Hegemony]

I've thought about it, but it would take a lot of effort and time, and I'm not nearly skilled enough. I will write an extensive lore for this country, which I have already fleshed out in my head, though.

...

Yeah, it sounded better in my mind.

[Tokuopolis]

Does anyone here have an idea for a magnum opus novel or story? Mine is a deconstruction of the monster school genre. Essentially, the Evangelion or Watchmen of Monster School stories.

[Baltenstein]

I've long been thinking about writing an adventure novel set a Steampunkish/Enlightment era world, set against the conflict of two or more major powers in said world. I haven't progressed far in lore and worldcrafting though. I find it rather hard to come up with stuff that isn't reminiscent of already existing 'verses. Then again, I think that an entertaining story doesn't have to completely original - for example, the following synopsis...

A young orphan who is being raised by his aunt and uncle receives a mysterious message from a stranger, which leads him on a series of great adventures. Early on, he must receive training to learn skills that are seemingly superhuman. Along the way he befriends loyal helpers, specifically a guy and a gal who end up falling for each other. Our young hero is also helped by a number of non-human creatures. His adventures lead him to a dark and evil villain who is terrorizing everyone and everything that our hero knows and loves — the same villain who killed his parents.

...can amusingly refer to both Harry Potter and the SW trilogy.

[Nerotysia]

Then again, I think that an entertaining story doesn't have to completely original - for example, the following synopsis...

A young orphan who is being raised by his aunt and uncle...snip...

...can amusingly refer to both Harry Potter and the SW trilogy.

Originality is overrated.

[The Wolven League]

I've got several ideas for novels. I'd share them with you all, but I'm paranoid, so I'm concerned you'd steal my ideas

[Heidenheim]

I've been wanting to write a novel for ages now. I have a concept stuck in my head, I just can't get around to doing the actual writing.

[Planeia]

I tried writing my nation's canon as a novel once. Never got past chapter four, though. First three chapters are done, however.

[Finland SSR]

Then again, I think that an entertaining story doesn't have to completely original - for example, the following synopsis...



...can amusingly refer to both Harry Potter and the SW trilogy.

Originality is overrated.

But innovation is necessary.

[Highfort]

If I was any good and had motivation, I might. Since I'm pretty average and lack any motivation to finish most things, probably not (unless it was like collaborative and someone else was pushing me to finish it).

[The Rich Port]

If I was any good and had motivation, I might. Since I'm pretty average and lack any motivation to finish most things, probably not (unless it was like collaborative and someone else was pushing me to finish it).

Hey, what a coincidence, I'm always looking for a writing partner to kidnap.

[Rosaceae]

I've been working on something for about a years now, it's just a side project for whenever I have off time from work. It's currently at 46,000 words. But absolutely, I would love to make a novel, and get it published!

[Ethane]

I would like to write a novel yes. I am hoping I complete it this time. I am currently about 2000 words in and going strong. Normally I end up quitting after between 1000 and 3000 words, but I'm hoping that I carry on further this time. The problem is, I have all these great ideas, begin to write them down, then something comes up, I have to go somewhere else, and then I come back and forget where I was. However, one could argue that because I forgot them, they were not good ideas. With this most recent one that I've been doing though, I've not forgotten the idea so easily, and I seem to be able to make it flow a lot easier, so hopefully I can do this one to the end (eventually). I may publish it, I'd probably get a few close friends opinions first though, to see if it is good, before publishing it or something.

[Finland SSR]

I am writing a novel yes. I am hoping I complete it this time. I am currently about 2000 words in and going strong. Normally I end up quitting after between 1000 and 3000 words, but I'm hoping that I carry on further this time. The problem is, I have all these great ideas, begin to write them down, then something comes up, I have to go somewhere else, and then I come back and forget where I was. However, one could argue that because I forgot them, they were not good ideas. With this most recent one that I've been doing though, I've not forgotten the idea so easily, and I seem to be able to make it flow a lot easier, so hopefully I can do this one to the end (eventually). I may publish it, I'd probably get a few close friends opinions first though, to see if it is good, before publishing it or something.

2000 words isn't all that much, to be honest. It's not even long enough to be considered a chapter.

[Nerotysia]

2000 words isn't all that much, to be honest. It's not even long enough to be considered a chapter.

Well, one word could be considered a "chapter." It's not like an official, defined thing.

[Ethane]

I am writing a novel yes. I am hoping I complete it this time. I am currently about 2000 words in and going strong. Normally I end up quitting after between 1000 and 3000 words, but I'm hoping that I carry on further this time. The problem is, I have all these great ideas, begin to write them down, then something comes up, I have to go somewhere else, and then I come back and forget where I was. However, one could argue that because I forgot them, they were not good ideas. With this most recent one that I've been doing though, I've not forgotten the idea so easily, and I seem to be able to make it flow a lot easier, so hopefully I can do this one to the end (eventually). I may publish it, I'd probably get a few close friends opinions first though, to see if it is good, before publishing it or something.

2000 words isn't all that much, to be honest. It's not even long enough to be considered a chapter.

I know it isn't. That is why I am telling you I am trying to, and plan to, but I haven't exactly got very far.
I only started it recently, so yeah.
I go in steps, and by going ''strong'' I mean that it is a good start. Sorry if it sounded like I thought I had written a lot, because that is not at all what I was intending to imply.