Every Family Has Its Secrets
beckey:
Hi again Astral, I'm trying to make a story but I keep getting writers block. I tried a legacy first. I used like 150 pictures before they even got their job to the top. Then I tried to make a fantacy like you, but it kind of came out like a replica :rolleyes: ;D I know I sound like a total noob an all, but I was wondering how you get your ideas. There all so great, but I can't think of what to write about. I knew you'd be the one to ask because of you excellent ideas, I have just finished reading the first part to the showdown and may I ask, do you make those flashbacks first? or do you make identicals of the family.
Astral Faery:
Well, there is really no easy answer to this question. I don't know where I got my ideas, they sort of just pop in my head. Between the Light and the Darkness actually took me more than 12 years to write, because I got severe writer's block and couldn't figure out where to take it. So I put it aside, and worked on other things. I finally got an idea for it and was able to continue.
You can't force ideas. And I bet you have more ideas than you give yourself credit for. I read a lot, watch a lot of movies, and love to write. But it's not always easy. Sometimes my muse just isn't there, and no matter how I try to coax her out of hiding, I can't write.
My advice, if you're looking to write a sims story, is play the game. It sounds too simple, but sims are pretty entertaining, and if you leave them to their own devices (turn on free will and watch them go), you can get some pretty interesting interactions. You can try to turn that into a story.
Sometimes I don't know what I'm going to write. I just sit down at the computer and open myself to ideas. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
Here's a page that gives some ideas. Ideas for Writing
Also, practice. Practice, practice, practice. ;D
Sam the T-man:
Just to add my own two cents, since I also write:
Quote from: Astral Faery on April 05, 2009, 11:17:44 am
Well, there is really no easy answer to this question. I don't know where I got my ideas, they sort of just pop in my head. Between the Light and the Darkness actually took me more than 12 years to write, because I got severe writer's block and couldn't figure out where to take it. So I put it aside, and worked on other things. I finally got an idea for it and was able to continue.
You can't force ideas. And I bet you have more ideas than you give yourself credit for. I read a lot, watch a lot of movies, and love to write. But it's not always easy. Sometimes my muse just isn't there, and no matter how I try to coax her out of hiding, I can't write.
Movies are a great source of inspiration, I've found. Although they tend to add more ideas to an existing story that I already had ideas for (During the span of Xeno I drew from flicks like American Beauty, even The Hulk to a degree). I certainly agree that you can't force ideas. If you want to write, your best bet is to watch real people or read women's magazines (that's another source I have), get ideas for real situations, then use your imagination to dramatise. Or if you're into fantasy read existing books or watch films.
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My advice, if you're looking to write a sims story, is play the game. It sounds too simple, but sims are pretty entertaining, and if you leave them to their own devices (turn on free will and watch them go), you can get some pretty interesting interactions. You can try to turn that into a story.
Ugh, tell me about it! I started playing this legacy spin-off (rainbow challenge) just to get away from my own story, even writing in general 'cause I was suffering burn-out - therefore it began as a standard commentary. That lasted until about half-way through the second gen, before the heir became a character in his own right and developed a true personality, had real feelings, etc. Him and his kids. Now it's narrated from his point of view, with proper dialogue, musings and everything x_x I don't mind too much though, it's going down very well over at LiveJournal ;D
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Sometimes I don't know what I'm going to write. I just sit down at the computer and open myself to ideas. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
I tend to be the opposite - I'll get ideas when not at the computer, and start to wish I was in the position to grab a notepad (nine times out of ten I'm not, like walking down the street). Mind you, most of the time I remember what it was by the time I'm ready to write, and then it all just flows ;D
So it all depends on the person really. In answer to the last question, I can't speak for Ari but I'll be willing to bet clones were involved. It's a good idea to keep clones of sims around for just those kind of pictures, especially if it involves dead or younger versions of the characters.
beckey:
Thanks guys for all the help. No wonder your such good writers!!!!
Great info -beckey12
Astral Faery:
Sorry I forgot to answer your other question, Beckey. I ususally make a family of characters for each set, so there are many clones running around in the neighborhood - child, teen, and adult versions. And thanks for the compliment, hon. I appreciate it. ;)
LOOK!! I finally have chapter 4 posted! Can you believe it? It only took me a whole month.
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