anyone written a novella?

Kosmiche · 6 Apr 2015 at 20:40

I think I have what it takes to write a novella, this is a short novel of around 80 pages.

I have some ideas bouncing around my head and I definetely want to write something in the sci fi genre. My first idea was to write something based on mars colonization and it going wrong and stuff, possibly alien attack etc.

Anyone wanna help me write a novella, lol.

cainer · 6 Apr 2015 at 20:41

il start you off
once upon a time there was a

Participant · 6 Apr 2015 at 20:42

...guy called Eames. Or maybe a girl, I couldn't quite tell.

Turambar · 6 Apr 2015 at 20:43

Take a writing class.

radderfire · 6 Apr 2015 at 20:43

Eames said:
I think I have what it takes to write a novella, this is a short novel of around 80 pages.

Go for it and get it done then. You can thank me once you're a well paid writer.

jpmonkey69 · 6 Apr 2015 at 20:44

Last line: "Or was it..?"

Bluecube · 6 Apr 2015 at 20:55

Draw up a plan and list of characters. Then start writing. Everyone has their own way of writing and the only way you'll find yours is by actually writing! The important thing is to enjoy what you're doing. Unless you're a very lucky and very gifted prodigy, you're not going to make much money from your story/ies. So have fun!

DaleTheWhale · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:01

Total Recall 3?

Mr Badger · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:02

Pro sci-fi writing tip: Aliens and robots. And some sexy space babes.

Pro money making writing tip: Lots of product placement. Aim for at least 2 brand names per page and consider naming your characters accordingly.

scotty365 · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:03

Somewhere in the middle - '.... However .....'

cainer · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:04

Mr Badger said:
Pro sci-fi writing tip: Aliens and robots. And some sexy space babes.

Pro money making writing tip: Lots of product placement. Aim for at least 2 brand names per page and consider naming your characters accordingly.

Capt Ronald McDonald and sergant Diet Coke should be considered to man this mission!

Mr Badger · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:09

cainer said:
Capt Ronald McDonald and sergant Diet Coke should be considered to man this mission!

That was my first draft, however foxy lady Sergeant Pepsi Max will be accompanying the Captain on his next mission to tackle the Nymphomaniac aliens of the Krispy Kreme cluster.

arknor · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:10

cainer said:
Capt Ronald McDonald and sergant Diet Coke should be considered to man this mission!

that sounds finger licking good but also so misunderstood

KFC + dr pepper FTW yo

Mr Badger · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:18

arknor said:
that sounds finger licking good but also so misunderstood

KFC + dr pepper FTW yo

You're just confusing the plot now. Doctor Pepper is secretly behind the invasion launched by the nymphomaniac aliens of the Krispy Kreme cluster.

cainer · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:23

Mr Badger said:
You're just confusing the plot now. Doctor Pepper is secretly behind the invasion launched by the nymphomaniac aliens of the Krispy Kreme cluster.

i think 'the King' from burger king should play a Q from star trek type role

arknor · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:28

but is there room for a happy shopper in this novella

Mr Badger · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:29

cainer said:
i think 'the King' from burger king should play a Q from star trek type role

It was 'the King' who exiled Dr Pepper to the Krispy Kreme cluster in the first place because of his attempts to corrupt Pepsi Max. And take over the galaxy.

Mr Badger · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:32

arknor said:
but is there room for a happy shopper in this novella

You'll be thinking of the Happy Shopper robot slaves that rebelled at the climax of the previous story.

cainer · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:34

Mr Badger said:
You'll be thinking of the Happy Shopper robot slaves that rebelled at the climax of the previous story.

didnt they have a big fight with Walkers crisps? i seem to remember Gary Liniker tweeting about it

Mr Badger · 6 Apr 2015 at 21:43

cainer said:
didnt they have a big fight with Walkers crisps? i seem to remember Gary Liniker tweeting about it

Due to a licensing issue with the International Olympics Committee that ended up as Wingnut Walkers vs the Monster Munch from Space.

When my agent found out we couldn't call him Gary Lineker in the book he wanted the character's name changed to "Walkers Sensations Slow Roasted Lamb With Moroccan Spices" however it just wouldn't fit on the cover without resorting to Arial Narrow, which everyone agreed was a step too far.