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9 years ago
"CharmingMaruska;14950384" wrote:"VIRTUALEE;14949138" wrote:
Sure thing I can get us started again...
Unrelated to this weeks updates but - how did you guys get started in the world of writing? Have you guys been writing before (The Sims) Or is this your first go round?
What is the best advise you can give someone just starting out with this hobby?
I loved writing since forever. I've written my first "book" (I illustrated it and sew the papers together) when I was seven. Then, I had a teacher in high school that really supported me and thought I had so much talent, lol, so she signed my works to different competitions and I won! It was a writing competition that featured works from our entire country and I was second. That was really something for me, a girl from a little town that most people never heard about.
I stopped writing after I went to med school (because I had no time) but then I came across CathyTea's blog and I felt in love with it and I knew SimLit was just something I had to try myself. Even before I knew SimLit existed I used to look through my screenshots, telling stories of my sims to myself (or to my friends, if they were willing to listen :smiley: ) I'm a storyteller in my heart I can't help it.
As for the advice:
Always remember - writing is a journey. Everytime you write, you get better. Don't be afraid to put your thoughts and ideas on paper - you may be embarrased by them later, but they were relevant in the moment (watcher knows I cringe everytime I read my old posts.) Be happy about your progress and don't stress too much about readers - if you're patient and persistent they'll come evenually. Also, don't be afraid to advertise, to reach out and to give back to the community - because commnities tend to be supportive and awesome! :smile:
I love that you mention patience and how this hobby indeed is a journey. It truly is part of the process!
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