Becoming a Writer

[Greelinator]

that's right! greelinator is writing books as a chosen profession. i wish for the support of my friends in this quest. i'll inform the members of what books i'm writing, how close there to being released for sale, and when they hit the shelves.

[Paradelous]

Hmm, I don't know about the released sale and when they hit the shelves part.

Obviously we know that the writer doesn't make the date of publishing. There's a huge process to publishing books and such. That's not including copyrights:

• Acceptance and negotiation
  
• Editorial stage
  
• Design stage
  
• Sales and Marketing stage
  
• Printing
  etc.
  

It's a large task to deal with, I'm barely in the last mid process of my ©. To just break it down, it's going to be real tough in these stages.
I'm writing a couple of stories of my own. But that's irrelevant.

[Greelinator]

well, my point is i want to be a writer and am asking for a little support.

by the way, i am currently working on a book called The Elementals.

[Zero]

Dec 16, 2009 14:48:44 GMT -8 Greelinator said:

well, my point is i want to be a writer and am asking for a little support.

I'm also going into writing. If you want honest criticism and feedback, don't hesitate to ask me. Just make sure it's to par first (spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization). All I'd want to worry about is content.

[Greelinator]

ok Zero and thanks. i'll keep this in mind when i get stuck.

[Greelinator]

*bump*

here is the first chapter of my book:

Chapter One: The Legend of Eleroid

Legend has it that there is a meteoroid out there that contains mystical and elemental powers. This meteor has been known to be called Eleroid. This powerful piece of rock is said to unleash six different elemental powers. Those powers are fire, water, ice, earth, wind, and lightning. Not much is known about Eleroid, but what is known is that this rock will eventually collide with Earth. Once it does, it will unleash it’s powers on a handful of people predetermined before the collision. When this happens, a great evil is said to be unleashed. This evil will try to conquer Earth and enslave it’s people. When all hope is gone, the six elementals will join forces and work as a team to eliminate their foe. Once the group known as the Elementals bring down their foe, their powers are said to either stay with them or disappear forever. Afterwards, life would return to normal and everyone would forget about the legend.

Most people don’t believe in the legend. They go on and on about how elemental people can’t exist and that there is no meteor. Some people say it is just a mythical story someone made up for shits and giggles. Some say the legend is real and that those who mock it will regret their decision. These people spend their time waiting and praying for the meteor to come. Others think it’s just plain crazy. Whatever the case, the legend has been passed down since the times of the Roman Empire (which is a freaking long time). Recently, however, people have lost interest in the myth. Less and less people can recall the tale of the legend of Eleroid.