The official webforum of the The-Leaky-Cauldron.org LeakyNews.com: Leaky Info | Potter News | Features | Interactive | Galleries | The Books | The Films | For Fun

Leaky Lounge

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )
The Rules : FAQ : Search : Member List : Sitemap

Forum News: New Book Nook now open, discussing J D Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye"
Hot Thread: Stand In Line! The Harry Potter Theme Park/Ride!
Mod Thread: Nominate an Actor/Actress of the Month to discuss

Leaky Lounge > Non-HP-Related Discussion: Wizarding London > Parents & Professionals: The Department of Underage Magic > Writers: Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop

6 Pages V   1 2 3 > »   
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
What type/genre do you prefer to write and why?
What type/genre do you prefer to write and why?
You cannot see the results of the poll until you have voted. Please login and cast your vote to see the results of this poll.
Total Votes: 85
Guests cannot vote 
NYBookworm
post Mar 17 2008, 11:14 AM
Post #1
Slug & Jigger's Bezoar Collector


Group Icon

Posts: 4,643
Joined: 3:58pm June 14, 2005
Location: New York, NY
What type/genre of writing do you prefer? Please vote in the above poll, then explain your choice here in the thread.

Why do you prefer that type of writing? What about it appeals to you? Have you read a lot of that type? Is it easier for you to write in that style? Does it allow you to tell the story you want to tell?

This post has been edited by NYBookworm: Mar 19 2008, 02:24 PM


--------------------
Not-so-proud member of P.C.A.A.: acceptance is the first step to recovery.

Vote in the new Wizarding Wireless poll What's Your Favorite New Series This Season?
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPMEmail Poster
+Quote Post
6 Pages V   1 2 3 > »   
 Start new topic
Replies (1 - 9)
Overcast
post Mar 22 2008, 02:05 AM
Post #2
Severus Snape's Personal Assistant


Group Icon

Posts: 2,269
Joined: 11:44pm November 29, 2005
Location: In the Hogwarts kitchen eating cookies.
I prefer to write novel, short stories or screenplays. I'm actually writing a novel and a screenplay at the moment. I absolutely love it.

I think it's because I read mostly novels and short stories, went to school for film so that's stuck in my brain. I love short stories because it gets to the point a lot quicker. If I'm not in the mood to read long stories I go to them. Some of my short stories are so short I don't write them down sometimes. They sometimes turn into novels then I have to write them down.

As for the genre, it's usually sci-fi/fantasy.


--------------------

W.L.Y.J.
We love you Jo
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPM
+Quote Post
jaimedanser
post Mar 22 2008, 10:44 AM
Post #3
Leaky's Resident Luna Biographer


****

Posts: 2,563
Joined: 10:05pm July 15, 2007
Location: Sitting below an plum tree, reading the latest issue of the Quibbler
Most of what I write are novels, or, when I have writer's block, a nice little short story. I guess it's because that's what I read most and so I feel like I know what a lot of people like in a novel. smile.gif

I also write in my journal/blog at least once a week. And, I adore writing poetry, especially when I'm upset.


--------------------
"Time passes in moments, which, rushing by, define the path of a life just as surely as they lead towards its end. How rarely do we stop to examine that path, to see the reasons why all things happen?"

PROUD RAVENCLAW!!!!!!! ~avatars by theonlysong & Kaiser-Kun~
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPMEmail Poster
+Quote Post
Smartaps_2
post Mar 22 2008, 11:25 AM
Post #4
Gringotts Goblin Translator


***

Posts: 1,208
Joined: 12:37pm July 27, 2006
Location: Inside Dumbledore's Pensieve
I love, love writing novels/short stories and plays. somewhere in my mind I have resolved to write a biography too.

I adore writing.... poetry is something I cannot write(I appriciate it very much) but wish to learn.


--------------------

Thanks to Azkaban Dietician for the chamber 29 sig!
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPMEmail Poster
+Quote Post
BrettMac
post Mar 22 2008, 07:40 PM
Post #5
Rat Spleen Restocker at the Apothecary


**

Posts: 487
Joined: 1:19pm November 16, 2006
Location: The magical lands of Canada
I enjoy writing fantasy short stories, and I say this because the five thousand times I've tried to write novels, I've given up halfway through and turned them into short stories. The reason I enjoy fantasy is because I have a gigantic imagination, and I can let my mind wander. No matter what I write, it can be accepted as factual in the context of the story, so I can let myself go and have fun with it.

As you can tell, historical/realistic fiction is my arch-nemesis.

I also like writing fan fiction, but not for HP, because I feel like I have so much to live up to, with so many great fanfics out there (and Jo herself, of course). Instead I write fanfic for the Pendragon series, which is a completely different ballgame than HP fanfic. Very few ships over there. tongue.gif

This post has been edited by BrettMac: Mar 22 2008, 07:42 PM


--------------------

Proud Member of Ravenclaw House
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPM
+Quote Post
MsFrankIero
post Mar 22 2008, 07:46 PM
Post #6
Perusing the Magical Menagerie


*

Posts: 80
Joined: 8:11pm March 21, 2008
Location: *gasp!* I am from Mars but it is a secret shhh...
I love writing novels and short stories.
I am currently working on some fan
fiction, but its harder than it seems.
Personaly I find it harder than writing
regular novels. blush.gif


--------------------
As ice cold hands rip into your heart
That's if you've still got one that's left
Inside that cave you call a chest.
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPM
+Quote Post
Berts
post Mar 23 2008, 02:39 AM
Post #7
Just Through the Brick Wall


*

Posts: 15
Joined: 12:40am November 1, 2007
Location: Somewhere only we know <3
I like to write Essays, Novels, Short stories, Reviews, and Haiku. Haiku is my new addiction. It's short, and sweet.
I like to write fanfics, too. I have few fanfic ideas in my notebook, which I want to start. ^_^


--------------------
http://Loony_Moony7.livejournal.com
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPM
+Quote Post
Wicked_Lady
post Mar 23 2008, 09:31 AM
Post #8
Buying a Half-Kneazle


**

Posts: 545
Joined: 7:56pm June 16, 2005
I love to write! I usually write short stories or novels, but I also write poetry. My genre is fiction/fantasy. I have so many ideas in my head! biggrin.gif


--------------------
Picture
Zutara will be Canon! ;)

Am I Dreaming?
~~ LD4all.com
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPMEmail Poster
+Quote Post
Prenz13
post Mar 23 2008, 10:03 AM
Post #9
Eeylops Owl Cage Cleaner


**

Posts: 216
Joined: 1:28am June 27, 2007
Location: Hogwarts library, trying to get through exam work
I love writing novels or short stories, because there's a large scope to experiment, write what you like, whatever comes to your mind. It gives a lot of freedom to write about just anyone, anything or any world.
Poetry is my second addiction! I usually write poems when I'm upset. They're usually all written as diary entries, so I guess I could club it in one! blush.gif


--------------------
"The Aurors are part of the Rotfang Conspiracy, I thought everyone knew that. They're working from within to bring down the Ministry of Magic using a combination of Dark magic and gum disease."
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPM
+Quote Post
stellasofia
post Mar 24 2008, 03:51 PM
Post #10
Monster Book Stacker


**

Posts: 368
Joined: 12:29am June 3, 2007
Location: Watching Doctor Who in Ravenclaw Tower--we have a TV now!
I've written a historical drama in both novel and play form. I also do fanfiction for both HP and Torchwood, and that usually takes up most of my time. I love plays right now because I'm really in a dialouge mind-set. I find my strongest suit is developing characters.

Today my friend told me about a dystopian novel concept he came up with, and I'm creating the characters. Soooo much fun!


--------------------

The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible.-Oscar Wilde
Oscar and Luna icons by marauderthesn
Go to the top of the page
Profile CardPM
+Quote Post
 

6 Pages V   1 2 3 > » 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Powered By IP.Board 2.3.6 © 2009  IPS, Inc.
CommunitySEO 1.1.4 P1 © 2009  IPB SEO Module
Sorting for Half-Blood Prince is open! Click here to join!
Coming Up:
Join the chat! Saturday 1-3pm Of Power, Magic, and Government
Come right in to the Shrieking Shack Arcade!
Shopping at the Cauldron Shop supports this forum!
IPS Driver Error

IPS Driver Error

There appears to be an error with the database.
You can try to refresh the page by clicking here