I haven't written anything in a long, long, long time. So, I'm stuck! x.x; Would like some pointers, tips.

What I Have So Far please don't judge

Long ago on a day like today. Time seemed to stand still on a glade in the dark forest. The glade was alive with greens, browns, pinks, and purples. Just the sight of it would have taken your breath away. It was the only thing left alive in the somber, spooky woods. And, in the middle of it was a Montre. Quietly, laying on a stump with her tail curled around her back paws. Her wings laid loose by her side as she looked at the black forest before her.(c)

^That's all I have. Plot is loosely around mother nature. Help?

Hi! I don't judge writing, in fact, it looks great so far! I just have a few recommendations (don't feel intimidated i just go off on tangents sometimes). If you are going for a serene mood (which i sorta feel you are), try making your sentences longer. I know that might sound strange, but periods force the reader to take a mental breath. Here, just read these... "She looked up at the radiant moon. She could only try to conceive all the stunning stars it hid behind it's elegant crudeness." "She looked up at the radiant moon, trying to conceive all the stunning stars it hid behind it's elegant crudeness." Same words, same idea, but I hope you can see the different 'beats" (if you will). The first is slightly more upbeat, and doesn't fit the image i am trying to convey as well as the longer second. Try to keep the same image in just one or two sentences when trying to set a more serene tone. Do you like music? Something I do that helps me with this is playing a song that has the tone i am looking for while i am writing. Then, when i want the tone to change, i change the song to one that fits the next part. It's just a recommendation, but it may help with that.

Another point, Mother Nature is an awesome place to work a plot off of, but where do you plan on going with this? Is it going to be a Hero's Journey to go save Mother Nature (or fight her)? Is the main character Mother Nature? Or is the story being told by Mother Nature about the main character? There are tons of things you can do with this, and I will be able to help a bit more if i have a better idea of where you are going after this scene. So far it looks like a really cool idea tho! -Seal

Thank you for the complements.

Draenie (the montre) is like mother nature. Her gifts were bestowed onto her at birth. I'd like to go into the direction of the hero. Something dark has turned the forest into what it is now. And, she is the last hope, person to try and restore the forest. Just don't know how to get all of that into story form. If you know what I mean. I have the idea, just getting it out is where I'm stuck.

So a quest to fight the darkness/evil?

Getting the idea to paper is always the hardest part. I totally feel you there. You have this awesome idea in your head but there are no words to put it to.

I don't know if it's the same with you, but when i have an idea i always have one scene in my head that is more clear than any of the others. If you have this scene, try typing it. Completely out of context and out of place. Just get it typed (or written, if you are writing it by hand. I know some people prefer that) in depth. Once you have that typed, work off of it. You will definitely have to go back and edit it again later, so keep that in mind. This isn't because you necessarily got better at writing, or because your style changed, but simply because there are bound to be major inconsistencies by the end. You may have started a subplot or something that you forgot to finish, or changed a minor detail, like the location in comparison to other areas the book takes place. Anyways, my point is just know you are going to probably have to rewrite this scene eventually. But get it down first. It will be a great starting point, and doesn't even have to be the first few pages of the story.

Hope this helps! -Seal

I know what you mean.

I'll try that and see it if helps. And, it doesn't matter if I have to rewrite it. I'm my own worst enemy when it comes to my writing. I usually make three to four drafts, fix things, or add stuff in. I'm horrible. lol But, yeah. I will try it your way. Thank you for the insight.

Your welcome! And trust me, you are not your own worst enemy when it comes to writing. Publishers can be pretty bad. -Seal