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There will be a part 2, because I had some more to say. But since I am not quite sure how much more to address, it'd be nice if you who asked me for help would tell me what exactly you wanted me to go over.
I can address how to convert your story into a comic, writing basics, etc.
Next one I will definitely be addressing grammar and spelling and scripting and dialog.
I hope this is helpful! I am always here to help or clarify. Just ask. If you would like me to help you with your story, I am also available for that.
Now that's enough writing. =B
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Thank you. 
I was trying to keep it limited to a size, that's why. xDD I think, at least. <<; Well, I was just voicing how I construct something. 
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Of course. ^^ I'm always here if you have questions or need someone to look over and edit your writing, too. 
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Omg, thank so much for writing this!! I'm a total noob when it comes to writing. D: This helped a lot. 
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Of course! I'm glad I could help. Do you have an example of your work I could look over to see what you need help with? Any type of essay kind of thing?
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Nope, I have nothing... XD I haven't ever tried writing anything except for class.
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xD Well, maybe you could try writing something now? xD
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Ok, I will... some day.. eventually. XD
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xD Well, I can't help you until you do. xDD
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This is great advice. I believe you are right most people have a story to tell but lack the skill or knowledge to bring it to life. This will surely inspire people to pick up a pen and let loose their imagination.
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Thank you. ^^ Most people I've talked to tell me things like: Oh, I've been thinking up this story for ten years. I can't wait to write it down.
I hear a lot of stuff about their stories, but rarely have seen somebody actually write down and do something with their story. It's no good if it's stuck in your head.
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*fav's this so she can look back at it* I can tell this will be helpful.
The major problem I have with 'making stories' or whatever you want to call it is how get enough stuff down so I know where I'm headed with it and what's going on without needing to know every little frickin' thing. I feel like the only way I would really have a sucessful comic (one that I would finish) is to write out the thing in it's entirty down to the numbers of times people blinked (exaggerating here) so I don't end up in a plot hole or repeating something that already happened, and to date I've never been able to keep one idea in that long.
Do you think that's something you might have some advice for, like some form of story mapping you've developed, or am I just gonna have to get the hell over it?
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No, no, I went through some of the exact same things before with my other comics. Keeping a story going is hard. That's why it's IMPERATIVE that you love the characters and what you're writing. I wouldn't've gotten this far in Split Silver if it wasn't so fun to make. You have to make your characters and dialog fun, and you have to learn to pace yourself when writing, and WHEN to write.
As for the 'every little detail' problem . . . I covered that a little, but really: you NEED to have a plot summary. I have one right on the first page of my script for Split Silver. It lists the major details without going into specifics. Listen, a story's supposed to be fun, so don't worry about it being perfect. What I do is make sure that I'm always 5 chapters ahead of where I am in the current plot, so that I have plenty of room to make changes. Also, as I progress, I notice mistakes or am able to find a way to correct mistakes I have made (which has happened before, actually. xP Nobody really noticed.) Reread your comic often so that you remember what happened, but you don't need to write out the whole thing beforehand. It's a good idea, but it's more fun to see how you get yourself out of the mistakes sometimes.
I'll write up better sections in the next one for you.
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I figured as much, but it never hurts to ask. For I all I know you're a genie. XD I'll just keep trying with my guys and gals till I find something that really sticks with me. (Actually, I have one that really sticks with me right now, but I's savin' that one.) I've learned when to draw, so when it's one of the times when I know I'm just going to get frustrated I'll think about writing.
That's good advice and I'll do my best to put it to use.
You's a good person. Might I ask what you think of using vernacular when writing a story and not a script for something? (Extreme example- Huck Finn. I loved that sooo much.)
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Listen, write what you like to hear people say. Write what you think is funny - comedy is great like that. Makes you want to keep writing. If you want to write something funny, have 4 brownies and go crazy at it.
Thank you. <3 I'm glad to help.
I just finished Huck Finn, actually. xD Great book. I think vernacular is really touchy. You either do it right (like in Huck Finn) or completely utterly horribly wrong. It's really hard to get vernacular so that it both reads well and is understandable. Usually, I don't mess with it. Damien actually should have an Irish accent, but I can't write that, so I don't put it in.
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I like to hear people say the following things- "You're the only person who aced that test." "DINNER'S READY!" (Bellowed from downstairs by my father XD) and "Damn that's a good drawing!" I hear the second two a lot, not so much the first one anymore. XD (I know what you meant, I'm just being silly.)
With me, there's a fine line between being formal and coming off as a stuck up git. Or at least I think so, it seems a lot of times I write something I think is kinda informal, but it has proper spelling and such (like saying kind of instead of kinda), other people (that aren't English majors) think it's fairly formal.
Speaking of Damien, that gives me an idea. >3
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I can imagine your comic, now.
[Sally:] "Damn that's a good drawing, but dinner's ready!"
[George:] "Dinner's ready? But I'm the only person who aced that test!"
[Sally:] "Indeed, you are the only person who aced that test, but dinner's ready before that's a damn good drawing."
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I don't even know.
I thought you meant the formal definition of vernacular. =B With all the "'Ey weez gunna go duhown to da tahown."
Personally, I like writing with slang and all the weird conjunctions etc. that Americans do. I think it makes it more real and interesting. However, it's good to know how to write formally because that can be very useful in getting good grades and getting good attention when you apply for something.
I think, though, that there are definitely some bad habits and forms of slang that need to not be mimicked in writing. Like, 'r u free 2night?'
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=O OOOOH WHAT WHAT
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BEST. COMIC. EVAR.
I'd do that if I were writing in first person, which I hardly ever do. Third person FTW!
It has something to do with an Irish accent.
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If you say so. <<; xDD
I used to do third person all the time. Now I'm like: FIRST PERSON LOL YES WUT
)= I WANT TO KNOW. <3
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I never said 'so'. You be hearin' thangs.
I've gotten used to third person. However, first person is fun if something really bizarre is going on. That way you can voice the character's (humorous) thoughts on it easier.
You'll see, dearie, you'll see. Actually, you've probably already thought of it. XD
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=B OH MY EARS
I use third person when writing a novel. First person is a lot better for comics. It really depends on the type of book you're writing, though. Third person is more plot driven, and first person is more character driven.
;o;
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Ignore that 'Fear' thing in the corner. My finger slipped.
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bent nose, ahahahaha xD I must tell the Cameron I know.
Thank you! I will save this and refer back as needed.
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xD I know. I looked at it and was like: . . . LOL
xDDD
>3 I agree. I have an idea for most of it, but I'll do it tomorrow or something. <<;
Any questions or things you want me to cover specifically?
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