How do I write a book when Im terrible with book grammar?

Question

I want to write a book, but everytime I try, it gets too hard, because you have to explain so much and then the whole " " she said. When they start talking thats when it gets hard? What do I do? Help! Im a junior in high school

Answer 1

you cant sit down one day and say "right, i'm going to write a 500 page novel".

Aim to put a BASIC storyline together, and a character description, with a break down of what happens in each chapter, or section, of the story.

then when you have a basic outline, build it up, bit by bit. it takes months, sometimes years for amateurs to write a novel, so start off small and add bits to it. aim for 1000 words for your basic plot plan, then build it up and up.  

Answer 2

Writing a book and aiming to get published are different.

Are you just trying to write for the h**l of it? If so, s***w grammar rules. Even if you are looking to be published one day, you don't necessarily have to follow every rule in the book. There are plenty of writers who go against punctuation (No Country for Old Men has really bizarre narration, for example.) So don't be too worried if you don't get the whole quotation thing.

Get a hold of a grammar book, Strunk and White is a good place to start. Just start writing, and go with it.

Good luck!

Answer 3

You keep reading and learning. The more you read, the more you will see how it is done correctly and you will pick those things up. Whatever you do, don't force yourself and don't worry about it.

See if your library has a YA writing group and if so join. If not, talk to the librarians about starting one. When you work with others, you will also learn and when it comes to writing, learning is so much fun.

It's not too soon to start following blogs and web sites for and by writers, authors, and publishers.

Lot's of libraries have events with authors and the like you can meet and get to know a lot of people like that. Also, ask if you school has some kind of mentor program, again, ask them to start one.

Karen Syed

http://www.karensyed.blogspot.com

Answer 4

Well all I can say is start by reading. A lot. You can't just write something without having read a lot of books first, that's how you learn, by reading what other people who were good enough to get published wrote. It'll also help you with your grammar.

You can't just write for the heck of it, it has to be because you have a good idea, because you really feel like you can. Don't do anything until you're ready, because if it doesn't turn out right, you'll be very disappointed in yourself. Start with a few writing exercises. Ask you English teacher to set you a few extra credit assignments, try writing for your school newspaper. That's how you get started and that's how you decide what you're good at, and what you should be writing. Read as much as you can and sample lots of genres, don't just stick to modern novels, try some of the classics, try some plays and some poetry. It's not something you do on a whim. It takes time and passion, because if you're not passionate about it, you won't be willing to spend that much time on it.

Answer 5

Hey, you're a junior in high school... you still have to years left to learn more and more about grammar.  There is no such thing as "book grammar."  Grammar is grammar, whether it's for a book, an essay, a report, or a note to your friend in the desk beside you.   Each time you're asked to read a short story or novel in class, pay attention to HOW the author writes the story.  Look at what keeps you interested, what bores you, and the grammar they use.  Pay attention to the corrections that are put on anything you turn in, and learn from your mistakes.

Quotation marks are so easy...  whatever words a person says, you "hug" them with the quotation marks.  

"Hi," Bob said, "I'd like to help you learn to use your quotation marks."

"Really?" Heather asked.

"Yes", he answered,  "I plan to steal your soul afterwords though, is that okay?"

"Of course!" Heather exclaimed joyfully.

(Yeah, that was SERIOUSLY random... but hey, it's free advice, what more can you expect? lol)

Answer 6

"Hello," she said, "what's up?"

like that

it's simple