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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
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 Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 10:51:58
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Ok, i don't know if this thread is or not a new idea, but i suppose that many of the wise scribes here  have tried sometime to write their own adventures, i'm talking so for modules as for books or stories. How they were and what did you use to inspirate?
I'm writing a couple of books right now and i've got to more in mind. And it's really a difficult work. So how do you take the effort of doing this, it's easy for you, it's difficult, sometimes boring? Tell us, i'm sure that we can take some interesting experiences from here!
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"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Sarelle
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 13:03:21
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| As you said its very long-winded, and I tend to give up too easily. My best attempt at a book-length story, I managed about half of it but realised I hated some of the earlier work - it being done when I was two or so years younger - and gave up rather than go over it. |
Chair of the The Rightful Return of Monster Deities to FR Society (RRMDFRS)
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 15:00:46
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Originally posted by Sarelle
As you said its very long-winded, and I tend to give up too easily. My best attempt at a book-length story, I managed about half of it but realised I hated some of the earlier work - it being done when I was two or so years younger - and gave up rather than go over it.
I know what you mean, Sarelle, I am still changing parts of the firsts parts of the book, and when you've written so far 200 pages, it's difficult to remember things like the direction or the names of someone they met!
Many times i've got to read things of the last five chapters to remember what was i saying. 
Not bad for a trhree year-lasting book.
But i sure you that's the most fun thing i do. Without counting reading, playing ... and mi Girlfriend. |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
Sapientia sola libertas est |
Edited by - Thelonius on 25 Jun 2004 15:02:45 |
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Tethtoril
Seeker
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Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 16:14:17
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Ahhh, Gion! There is such a place in the main Keep. A hold for adventures and such. They can be found here.
As for discussion of these adventures or "how to" information, please open a scroll in the adventuring forum.  As for working on FR related tales continue to discuss them within the bounds of this parchment. I know many of the scribes and guests would like to hear kernels of wisdom and share experiences as you create a niche within the FR. |
Tethtoril
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Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
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Edited by - Tethtoril on 25 Jun 2004 16:16:14 |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 17:36:31
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| Be sure I will, thanks Tethtoril. |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
Sapientia sola libertas est |
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 23:27:18
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I'm writing a couple of books right now and i've got to more in mind. And it's really a difficult work. So how do you take the effort of doing this,
I'd say the most helpful tool is the outline. Lay out the beginning, middle, and end, flesh out the details and outline the entire work chapter-by-chapter. This way you can quickly review chapter 3 or 4 while writing on chapter 12 (while making notes on the outline for changes you make on the fly). I hope that helps! Good luck!  |
"Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red."--Clive Barker
FR: RotD2:"Possessions"
Wizards:Bloodwalk
Citadels: The Shield of Weeping Ghosts
Wilds: The Restless Shore
Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep: Circle of Skulls (May 2010)
Book trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC-ska7ohVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvFdQ8bLp0 |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 25 Jun 2004 : 23:51:37
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Originally posted by James P. Davis
I'd say the most helpful tool is the outline. Lay out the beginning, middle, and end, flesh out the details and outline the entire work chapter-by-chapter. This way you can quickly review chapter 3 or 4 while writing on chapter 12 (while making notes on the outline for changes you make on the fly). I hope that helps! Good luck!
For what it's worth, James P. Davis' advice reminds me of some of the comments from FR authors on this board regarding outlines. When discussed, the size of some of their outlines for a book were well into, if I recall correctly, 30 plus pages.
I think that shows how much planning needs to go into a fine piece of writing. |
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 26 Jun 2004 : 07:16:51
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For what it's worth, James P. Davis' advice reminds me of some of the comments from FR authors on this board regarding outlines. When discussed, the size of some of their outlines for a book were well into, if I recall correctly, 30 plus pages.
Yup yup Sirius, about 30 pages double spaced (I keep my copy single-spaced though, easier to see for me) and at least one legal pad or college ruled notebook full of notes and doodles. Not to mention research though, even the most obscure places in the Realms have tons of history and resources spanning 2nd and 3rd edition rulebooks AND all the novels. Ironically, writing for FR requires one to read more words than one plans to write, lol! |
"Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red."--Clive Barker
FR: RotD2:"Possessions"
Wizards:Bloodwalk
Citadels: The Shield of Weeping Ghosts
Wilds: The Restless Shore
Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep: Circle of Skulls (May 2010)
Book trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC-ska7ohVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvFdQ8bLp0 |
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