Writing project-Advice needed.
HEY HEY
Im new to this forum malarky but as i massive chuck fan, i thought, why the hell not.
I have been mulling over and idea for a writing project and would like some input/advice/guidance.
I started plotting and writing the other day and its really difficult. (I assumed it would be!!)
The main character is a taxi driver.He is loner and obviusly not right in the head. He falls in love with a fare he starts to pick up frequently, they never really talks to her, he falls in love with the idea of being with her.
His only friend is a Prostitute who he ferries around in exchange for sexual favours.
He witnesses the woman he "loves" get hit by a hit and run driver. He then chases the man down.
Thats all i got.
Is this enough to start writing? do i need more background? This is my first major writing project and could do with some help
Thanks
Eldge
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
thanks buddy......
ill keep you posted.....
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
That's kinda like Taxi Driver, but not really...
Hmmm...make sure you don't have too many connections to the film outside of the character similarities, otherwise it'll be an instant rip-off in the minds of your audience.
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If it inspires you - it's enough to start writing.
I'd actually avoid telling people what your story/plot is. Even here. Someone is bound to mention that your story sounds a little similar to a famous Martin Scorsese film (oops - there I've gone and mentioned it!).
However, you might treat the subject in a new and interesting light. You might venture into areas that Scorsese didn't even think of. Explaining the plot to people is only going to help sap your enthusiasm for the project. How do you think people would have reacted to Kennedy Toole saying "I'm writing a book about a fat guy who hates the world and the people he meets around New Orleans". Probably with a huge "meh".
Anyway, aside from that I'd say that you should just start writing. Don't map out the entire plot beforehand. You want to surprise your reader, so it helps to surprise yourself as you're writing the book.
You can submit chapters or snippets for critique in the writer's workshop.
If you need more info on a particular subject, try the Research Forum, or spend some time with our friend Google (or, even better, the library). Don't use research as an excuse to put off the actual writing. You can always add details later of needs be.
So, just write, mate. See what happens. Make a few mistakes so that you can learn from them.
Good luck.