Louis Said:

I'm looking for a co-author on a creative writing novel, but I don't know where to look.?

We Answered:

Well this seems to be working well! If I were cocky my first sentence would've been "Look no further!"

Why not mention some novels you've read and writers' styles you like. That would help you tremendously. I read "1984" and "Animal Farm" awhile back and I loved the concept of them. I'm trying to find "Brave New World" and "Fahrenheit 451."

I'm not a buff on fantasy or sci-fi in general but if you start talking about something I'll take that idea and run with it. I love writing and I've written quite a few things, though they aren't published. If you're interested please email me with an idea or title or anything.

Here's something a little off topic but, have you heard of Frank Frazetta? His artwork is sci-fi fantasy and could help you brainstorm.

Kathy Said:

Novel Advice (creative writing), Everyone keeps on saying JUST WRITE! but...?

We Answered:

Actually, writing whatever really helps. Anything at all. Usually, it can help warm you up or just to get ideas flowing.

Of course, it's always really smart to start with an outline. Cover the setting, the characters and the plot. You really have to know what you're going to do before you write a novel.

Natalie Said:

Creative Writing Novel?

We Answered:

You mean a novel *about* writing?

Look for "Daddy-Long-Legs" by Jean Webster. The whole book is written as letters from a girl at college to her anonymous benefactor. A truly wonderful book.

Erin Said:

Creative Writing/Novel?

We Answered:

Don't take a "creative writing" class, take a "fundamentals of writing" class. Start with the basics. Creativity is partly nature and partly nurture. Either way, being able to express it in a manner that a wide audience can understand is a learned skill set.

Take such a class from a local university as part of a continuing education program. Make sure the teacher is a published author himself/herself.