The problem I have is that I'm stuck on the first 30 pages because I want to optimize it. So I just changed it recently, but that almost caused the structure to collapse again. The Joy of Writing.
The first several pages are the hardest in my experience. No need to focus on the whole thing being structurally sound. Just make sure it makes sense, and that there aren't any issues that could snowball into something big. Not saying that's easy! It's certainly a skill in and of itself.
@@reulerverse_stories The plot made a lot of sense in the previous version, but in the new version it increased the suspense even further. So i risk the chaos again. But it's funny how these first 30 pages have changed in 10 years. I've been working on it for that long. And the last part is still ancient stuff from 6 years ago or so that I still want to rewrite. The reason for this is because I'm not a full-time writer and didn't intend to be, but I have this one fantasy passion project thats stuck in my head.
@@currentofthesnake8486It’s natural for your story to change over time! Mine is barely recognizable from its first version. Also, the beauty of not being a full time writer is you have time to figure it out. Just know that you will never feel fully satisfied with the story, even if others love it. (It’s the author’s curse.) At some point, if you want to finish, you’ll need to move forward. All that is up to you, though!
@@reulerverse_stories Yes, the same with me. I think the very first version was sometime in 2013. It was a completely different story, but the basic idea was already there then. What I also discovered was fascinating is that one of my protagonists suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He appeared in an instant, with only the words: "I'm alive!" So, as I said, without me having planned it beforehand. And thanks to him, I somehow had the idea for the whole story and that in the end it would only be one book. On which the entire weight of my worldbuilding rests, which is what I'm more concerned with.
Hello! Great video, it helped a lot. I was wondering if you had any tips on finding a balance between dialogue and description? I'm struggling at the moment and it's always either way too much of one and not for the other. Do you have any advice?
@reulerverse_stories Thank you! This is the first video of yours that I have watched and I quickly checked through some of the titles of your others to see if my question had already been answered. Sorry, and thanks again!
What is your biggest struggle with starting a book? Let me know, and I'll try my best to respond!
The problem I have is that I'm stuck on the first 30 pages because I want to optimize it. So I just changed it recently, but that almost caused the structure to collapse again. The Joy of Writing.
The first several pages are the hardest in my experience. No need to focus on the whole thing being structurally sound. Just make sure it makes sense, and that there aren't any issues that could snowball into something big. Not saying that's easy! It's certainly a skill in and of itself.
@@reulerverse_stories The plot made a lot of sense in the previous version, but in the new version it increased the suspense even further. So i risk the chaos again. But it's funny how these first 30 pages have changed in 10 years. I've been working on it for that long. And the last part is still ancient stuff from 6 years ago or so that I still want to rewrite. The reason for this is because I'm not a full-time writer and didn't intend to be, but I have this one fantasy passion project thats stuck in my head.
@@currentofthesnake8486It’s natural for your story to change over time! Mine is barely recognizable from its first version. Also, the beauty of not being a full time writer is you have time to figure it out. Just know that you will never feel fully satisfied with the story, even if others love it. (It’s the author’s curse.) At some point, if you want to finish, you’ll need to move forward. All that is up to you, though!
@@reulerverse_stories Yes, the same with me. I think the very first version was sometime in 2013. It was a completely different story, but the basic idea was already there then. What I also discovered was fascinating is that one of my protagonists suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He appeared in an instant, with only the words: "I'm alive!" So, as I said, without me having planned it beforehand. And thanks to him, I somehow had the idea for the whole story and that in the end it would only be one book. On which the entire weight of my worldbuilding rests, which is what I'm more concerned with.
Hello! Great video, it helped a lot. I was wondering if you had any tips on finding a balance between dialogue and description? I'm struggling at the moment and it's always either way too much of one and not for the other. Do you have any advice?
I actually have a video where I talk about that! It’s the “Show don’t Tell” one. That’s a great question. The balance is precarious.
@reulerverse_stories Thank you! This is the first video of yours that I have watched and I quickly checked through some of the titles of your others to see if my question had already been answered. Sorry, and thanks again!
@ It’s no problem at all!