The very first novel you wrote?

I wrote my first novel last summer and I'm in my early 30s. I was re-inspired to write again after reading Twilight. I haven't tried to write a novel since my early 20s, and failed miserably. This time, I researched everything I could about writing a novel, and as a result I was able to write and finish it over the summer. Try not to jump into writing a novel until you've done research. It's not common sense and you'll end up making a lot of mistakes and probably becoming so frustrated that you don't finish.

Things turned out okay, but it's nothing I want to try to get published. There are a lots of things wrong with it and it reeks of amateur writing. My second novel is much better written, but, again, it's not professional enough to try to get published. I'm currently working on my 3rd novel and it's a no go, too. I'll ONLY try to publish if I feel my novels meet the professional standards of the publishing industry. That includes reading a lot of books and comparing my writing to those who are already published; I use published books as a benchmark for my own writing.

I am still in the process of planning my first fantasy novel. Usually I have trouble sticking with one idea so I never finish.

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i'm between the ages of 10 and 15 and i'm writing one also....

what's inspired me... my disturbed mind. :|

if i say so myself the plot's fine--i just need desperate help with the characters.

and if i'm going to get it published... no....

well... yeah.... :)

am 18 and i haven't written any

but i hope one day :D