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Do any HNers write fiction? I recently started writing some things just for my own plesure. It's more rewarding than I expected.
by chasingsparks 17y ago
Do any HNers write fiction? I recently started writing some things just for my own plesure. It's more rewarding than I expected.
- SlyShy 17y agoI write quite a bit, and my start-up project is aimed at writers. Writing is a lot of fun, if only to serve as a break from programming. Although I would argue they are rather similar activities, particularly once you get to refactoring. National Novel Writing Month (http://nanowrimo.org http://nanowrimo.org) is a great way for people to get started, as are local writers' circles. Writing circles are generally very accepting of new people/outsiders, because everyone is on the look out for new perspectives.
- sketerpot 17y agoWhen I found out about National Novel Writing Month, I declared February to be an extra November in my personal calendar, and wrote a 204-page fantasy book. It actually came out a lot better than I expected; my writing improved enormously, and once I was a couple chapters in, I was producing something that was actually fun to read. (It was still hugely embarrassing, but fun to read.) I can't recommend this strongly enough. When November comes along, if you have any interest in writing, you should participate in NaNoWriMo if at all possible.
- pmichaud 17y agoYeah, my wife and I write together.
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- mkramlich 17y agoI do. And I find it very satisfying. Short pieces and excerpts on this blog: http://grograma.blogspot.com/ http://grograma.blogspot.com/