Scott Lewis
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Aug-25-2007 07:38
I'm trying to write a scripted mystery, and I have a basic outline of it in my head. But I'm having trouble with actually writing it out, especially in the area of describing the body( my victim is killed by a tiger that was purposely let loose from it's cage). Anyone have any tips to overcome my writer's block???
Thanks
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Secret_Squirrel
Safety Officer
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Aug-26-2007 21:46
Picking up on something Stooby Doo said, "start by writing the ending", I suggest "knowing where you're going before you start the journey" as highly recommended.
Write it all down in point form on a piece of paper or in note pad or wherever. Don't just leave it all up in your head. The more you plan the easier it is to let the rest flow when the time comes. Having a strong sense of who your characters 'are', what they look like, their personalty traits, their environment, etc will make it all so much easier.
You'll find it simpler if you already know what the setting looks like in some detail before you decide to off one of your characters. Likewise if you know that character quite well, you're more likely to be able to describe the grotesquerie of their somewhat disfigured corpse all so much the better. :D
I also like all of Treschaude's suggestions.
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lilangel
Sleuth About Town
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Aug-29-2007 15:47
:Not a pacer: But I can definitely suggest to write it out on paper too... that's what I do. It gives me knowledge what I have written... and it's easier for me at least, to see it on paper than to look at the screen blankly and not have any ideas.
Going with what someone else told me as well, try to picture it all in your mind like you're playing a movie and write down or type out, what you see in your mind's eye. that should help with descriptions.
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