Are there any budding writers on here? Fiction or factual writers.

Sandy_123
Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,456 Championing
Hi, I like writing fiction, unpublished as yet.
I just wondered if any one else enjoys writing too, maybe swap ideas and give advise and encouragement. 
If so, I would be glad to hear from you.

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,651 Connected
    I used to get a lot praise for my short stories in English at school, and up to a few years back I used to write Star Trek fan fiction with me as the Captain of my own Starship called the Space Hawk (A parody of 80's kids show Terrahawks) and crew based on old and current friends.

  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,443 Championing
    Great idea @Sandy_123 :) I'm not a writer myself, but I'd be interested in hearing more about what you've written! What genre of fiction do you tend to write? 
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,456 Championing
    @MrAllen1976 that's awesome,  the thing with writing it takes you away from the norm, into a different world, you can be who you want to be, where  you want to go. 
    Have you thought of approaching any one with your written work. I'm writing a book at moment, well I have not wrote for 3 weeks. Motivation is needed.
  • MissMarple
    MissMarple Community member Posts: 187 Empowering
    Just found this post. I also write fiction, mainly short stories. I like light-hearted stuff, black comedy and crime fiction. It's been a struggle lately as my condition makes me exhausted all the time so my new ideas got stuck in the idea phase.
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,456 Championing
    Hi @MissMarple that's a shame you don't have the energy levels, to do something you enjoy. I always write in bed, propped up on pillows. Have you spoken to your dr about your condition getting worse? 
  • Globster
    Globster Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 2,597 Championing
    edited September 2021
    I like writing my short stories are fictional it takes me to a different world whilst I am writing some amazing short stories which have to share some short stories on the online scope community and I have plenty more short stories I am trying to get down onto paper. I feel my short stories give hope and bring positive while having hidden messages behind some short stories shared on the scope online community and still unpushed but I don't give up hope one day succeeding. 
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,456 Championing
    Yes I agree, writing takes you anywhere you want to be and who you wish to be. I've never been one to write poetry, I don't dislike it, just not a great interest of mine. 
  • MissMarple
    MissMarple Community member Posts: 187 Empowering
    Sandy_123 said:
    Hi @MissMarple that's a shame you don't have the energy levels, to do something you enjoy. I always write in bed, propped up on pillows. Have you spoken to your dr about your condition getting worse? 
    I use a laptop holder so I can type while lying in bed. I’m getting support to improve my energy levels and prioritise activities, thanks for asking.
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,456 Championing
    Thats good your getting support. That sounds useful a laptop holder. 
  • Justcheckingin15
    Justcheckingin15 Community member Posts: 364 Empowering
    Gives you a sense of achievement when you complete something.?
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,456 Championing
    It does @Justcheckingin15, how you feeling today, sorry you've been feeling low lately, we are all here for you 
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,456 Championing
    Great opertunity for the poets in the link below 27th is the deadline line.

    https://www.nawe.co.uk/DB/competitions-and-submissions/troubadour-international-poetry-prize-2021.html
  • Justcheckingin15
    Justcheckingin15 Community member Posts: 364 Empowering
    Sandy_123...Hi, No..I'm ab fine...(maybe your getting me confused with another Poster?)..but thank you anyway.
  • Justcheckingin15
    Justcheckingin15 Community member Posts: 364 Empowering
    @Sandy_123..Cheers for heads up about the Poem Competition....I may get my thinking hat on...as only 5 days or so until its finished.?
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,456 Championing
    edited September 2021
    5 days you can do it get it done let us know when you send it off. I did get mixed up  :# but glad your OK   :D
  • Justcheckingin15
    Justcheckingin15 Community member Posts: 364 Empowering
    Thank you @Sandy_123