:) I'm pretty much at level zero here, writing-wise. I have written in the past, but I'm not going to even count those because of the lack of crucial elements. (I did a quick search to find some of my old files and came up with nothing. No examples for you!)

I figured that if I'm going to start from scratch, I might as well start on the right foot. I've got two months of doing nothing in front of me, so occupying my mind would be amazinly beneficial. I plan on writing short stories, vignettes (if that's how you spell it.), and long stories.

Any and all help would be appreciated! :) Thanks!

...I'd just say have fun with it? Don't worry about style, detail, description, and what the heck until after. You have all the time in the world to edit, but if you do what I do and repeatedly kick yourself out of the story to edit after every paragraph, your writing can get awkward. XD You should also write what interests you. Find an interesting concept or just an idea you like, and run with it. If you want to have fun, ignore the cliches, and do your own interpretations/versions.

If you want to write something more thought out then just a short idea, then maybe plan, but it isn't essential. It does help to fill in plot holes and structure the story better than improvisation though. xD

I am probably not the best person to give advice. I don't really know what I do; I tend to write spontaneous plots in different worlds that I create on a whim, which I later introduce - which is probably not the best way to do it, as I am writing it from my perspective of knowing the plot, and it tends to confuse people. XD I am working on it. But I have fun.

XD This is my friends view on it. You have to love back-seat drivers.

"Write for yourself. If other people are interested in what you're interested in, then good for them. XD The main elements you want to ensure for yourself as well as readers are believable characters, decent grammar and spelling, and a plot that works; for your own sake, as you want it to be something to be proud of. When it comes to receiving constructive criticism, be open to it, because in most cases they are trying to help you improve, and improvement helps you."

@ Thank you! I definately have a feeling that getting the point across first, then editing will be used. xD I have a tendancy to start with the details and then work outward.

As said before, just pick an idea and run with it, don't force yourself to write when you don't feel like it, and (As I have now learned) if you don't like a part of your story, and its not crucial to the plot, screw it and go on to what you like. That almost made me quit writing a pretty good story. Writing for me is trial and error, I wrote some good plots before, but could never get my point across right; after taking a long while off, and reading some great books, I find myself as a better (Not great, better.) writer today.

might i suggest no dead line, spell check, and someone to rant to

Thank you for all the advice, guys! ❤️ I really appreciate it. I have a few ideas, so I think I'll start working on it over the next few days and see where it takes me. :)