EVE Fiction
Fiction in Eve
Fiction is a powerful form of expression when wielded effectively, yet has the appeal of being open to anyone with the ability to read and write. EVE provides Forums for its gamers to share their fiction. Contests are organized by players, and ISD Mercury
For more information on writing
Fiction that has resonated with people over the years, has generally followed a certain pattern . This is a very large topic, and only a rough guide can be given here, obviously, but effective stories usually have a beginning of some sort, a middle and an end. A story has a conflict that drives it, and the conflict is resolved in the ending.
1. Assemble your ideas for the story. Sketch a rough outline. Use pencil and paper if this appeals to you, or a tablet.
2. Do your outline. Fiction that has resonated with people over the years has generally followed a certain pattern. This is a very large topic, and only a rough guide can be given here, obviously, but effective stories usually have a beginning of some sort, a middle and an end. A story has a conflict that drives it, and the conflict is resolved in the ending.
3. Write your story, feeling relatively free to make mistakes.
4. Go over, re-reread, and edit. Have someone read it and edit for you, or take a break and edit it again. Proofreading will ensure your work gets the respect it deserves.
For more information on writing, the internet is a valuable tool as always. Reading other authors work is especially helpful, as it will help a writer improve his style, and inspire his plot. Information on Fiction Contests and other Fiction discussion scan be found at the EVE Fiction forums:
