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Does anyone ever think that the stuff in your mind could be a great book?

I get lost in my mind. I have thousands of stories and yet I can't put them on paper. I would love to write a book, but my mind is a locked vault even to myself.

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i think so. people would probably think i was making half of it up though lol

I think we are all like book's different stories and experiences.

I think that any life, if understood, could be epic. I've always wished that I could deeply and completely understand those around me--imagine being able to know why people say the things they do--not the one reason that you'd guess, but the actual thirty forces or so that are determining what they say. Imagine all the complex reasons that go into a single sentence to a struggling friend. Feelings of empathy, love, concern, little bits of annoyance and selfishness that are quickly squelched (most of the time... sometimes we blow it). The rush of thoughts of what to say and the exact reason why you pick the one sentence that you do... If we could see that deeply, I'd be engrossed for days in studying the motives for a single conversation. I'd like to get ahold of that book for some of the people around me. Sure would be helpful at times :)

The unexamined life is not worth living...

That's what's great about literature. It makes ordinary life events captivating. I love creating character's for stories with interesting names and personalities. A lot of our writing material is reality with a twist. Reality as in that time I went to McDonald's or man, was I embarrassed when I tripped on the stairs and everyone stared as I tried to grab my books and stop blocking the human traffic. Boring, better left forgotten moments caught on paper to entertain others. Novels are made through story lines and protagonists readers can connect to by their own experiances.

I feel the same way. If only I could write as well as my brain thinks. Then I'd have 10000000s of books... who would read them is a whole other question.

are you kidding , everyday I think this ..

Ashleys' married and you are a #$%, You know what to do with your writer's block.

I'd like to think that the thoughts in my mind would make a good book (I'm not sharing them because I don't want anyone to steal my ideas, no offense). I'd like to create a graphic novel and/or screenplay. That would be awesome!

i guess so... i have so much running through my mind constantly... and i always say to myself, "write that down," and i obviously never remember. i think if i organized the thoughts in a certain way, they would make for at least a decent short story...

coolbeans

evryone has a story a great story but only a few have the power to tell,only a few are not ashemed with their lifes

Don't be ashamed if you take meds. Literature is full of great writers who self medicated. although that is no longer necessary and it is dangerous.

That's the thing. We all think a book a day. Writing takes discipline. It doesn't magically flow. All our minds are too fast for us to put it all down on paper( or computer). Even people like Joyce or Pynchon, writing stream of consciousness style can't keep up with their minds. If you really try and can't be at all coherent, meds might help. if you really want to write.

Well, as I could never get all the stuff in my mind down onto paper coherently, I don't think the book would be al that great. But I do truly, truly believe my life would be the best novel/movie/series ever. Seriously, if someone could just live a day in the life of me, they'd be calling up Hollywood.

I carry a notebook with me everywhere, incase of any thoughts that might be worth something!

Also get Strunk & White's 'Elements of Style'. It's a small, but incredibly meaty book of grammar. Following their rules, you will never be lead astray.

First of all define great. Mass popularity is usually a ways down the list of factors that make a book great. I almost never read things that aren't considered great or extraordinary. Doing that is a strong dose of humility. It is a major accomplishment to even wade through something like Ulysses, much less attempt equaling it. As a person who has tried a bit(7K story, 23K start of novel), I can say be prepared for frustration. It is said all serious writers start with baring their souls, whether they want to or not. Basically, if you want to be a writer, WRITE. Even if it is a diary or journal. Write and read. I think I could write pulp; you could probably could too. Very few of the great ones hit grand slams first time at bat. Oh, and learn the language, otherwise your repetition will bore even you.

all the time. i try to record as many thoughts as i can. from what i know, i currently have four or so journals, and have written over 10 in my short lifetime. i really like looking back at what i wrote. just yesterday i was reading my journal from 2007.

Looks like someone needs a lobotomy.

@tylercarlson1982 Bend Oregon

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tylercarlson1982

Does anyone ever think that the stuff in your mind could be a great book?

becci1287

i think so. people would probably think i was making half of it up though lol

Mymy12

I think we are all like book's different stories and experiences.

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theBasiks

The unexamined life is not worth living...

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saralee09

I feel the same way. If only I could write as well as my brain thinks. Then I'd have 10000000s of books... who would read them is a whole other question.

trishmullahey

are you kidding , everyday I think this ..

Michael7843853

Ashleys' married and you are a #$%, You know what to do with your writer's block.

Arjuna

I'd like to think that the thoughts in my mind would make a good book (I'm not sharing them because I don't want anyone to steal my ideas, no offense). I'd like to create a graphic novel and/or screenplay. That would be awesome!

meldad

i guess so... i have so much running through my mind constantly... and i always say to myself, "write that down," and i obviously never remember. i think if i organized the thoughts in a certain way, they would make for at least a decent short story...