Here I am again, asking for help.

Hai there. -inserts a weird emoticon unimaginable-

I have a lot of ideas for a story. As in, a lot. But it seems like I can't make them into a story. It's because when I start to write, it seems like I can't think of any words to write due to lack of words in my vocabulary. And I can't even describe a dress and it's details, everything. I'm not good at it.

But that does not mean I'm going to give up. That's why I'm asking for help.

I'm trying to write a Baekyeol oneshot, and I can't even describe how Chanyeol blushes, with words.

What do you want me to say, "Chanyeol's cheeks turned kind-of the color of that flower that... ugh, what was it called?" or "Chanyeol just blushes"?

It's too simple, and even if I made a sentence that looks pretty like "Baekhyun tears up at Chanyeol's story," you won't even know if "his story" was too funny or angsty.

Does that mean I need to make my own words? What the flappy bird?

Now, no one asks, "How can you describe this?" and he shows a banana, how can I describe it?

Rotten.

BUT HOW? What kind of rotten, the type that it really needs to be cremated or something?

And what is cremated?

I don't even know how to show the feelings of a person, like "She's angry."

How can I describe what she feels or what she looks like and what she's doing?

It's so hard.

I really need a lot of help. Really.

Yeah, umma says that I'm kind-of good at spelling some confusing words and reviewing my friends' stories, maybe, but it seems like I can't make a drabble. Much less a chaptered story. I'm not good at making stories with beautiful words that jump off the pages of a book (not literally omfg).

I . I have no talent at all. 

I can't sing, I can't dance. I can't do anything.

It's like I'm the only outcast. Even nerds and disabled people are more talented than me.

But I hope I can get some help.

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aznawzmao #1
Just do what feels naturally to you
Soon you'll find a style within yourself that you love
But excuse me "Even nerds and disabled people are more talented than me."
!!!! really??
WhatsOnTheCeiling #2
Sometimes simplicity is the best,you don't want to go too overboard with descriptions and Confuse the reader. It's one thing to write "chanyeols cheeks flushed with color" but to go all out and put something like "Chanyeols cheeks darkened to the color of the lollipop Baekhyun had in his mouth, red" then that's a bit... Not like you'd type that but do you get what I mean?

If you're still concerned you could always recruit a beta reader, get them to review and edit your work before actually posting. I'm with PictureMEBroken though when she/he says don't give up. Your writing will improve the more you type and read. You'll pick up on new ways to type and create a style of your own, however it's all about trial and error. You'll get there eventually, just don't stop
PictureMeBroken #3
For things like blushing and anger you can simply use other words for it like "Chanyeol's cheeks flushed with color at the elder's words." and "She was overcome with rage at the accusation." Sometimes all you have to do is just look up synonyms and their definitions to find the word you're looking for to describe something. Reading a lot helps as well. Reading stories like wishful's or changdictator's will show a lot of use of different words and syntax to help convey your message.

You can also find good authors and ask them to help you by sending them pieces of your writing or use review shops once you've gotten comfortable enough to start posting your writing here.

The best advice I can give though is don't give up. Writing is somet hi ing that you perfect with practice and working. Natural talent will always help of course, but most of the time it won't be enough to become a truly fantastic author; the best way to do that is through reading and practicing.

Good luck and if you ever need help there are plenty of people on the site that would be willing to, including myself. ^.^
rhapsodyofnothingnes #4
Yup! Do read a lot. And your use of words doesn't have to be extravagant (if u get what I mean). Sometimes, to convey one's feeling, you only need simple words for it. And again, you need to read a lot.Good luck for your story.
Primeraa #5
Don't doubt yourself! To get what you want, you gotta work for it. :) and I have to agree with the first comment, read more. It really does help or you could always seek advice from others. "Chanyeol blushes", you could say it like this, for example: "His cheeks turned rosy red.", "His face flushes a faint shade of pink" or "A rosy scarlet colour spread over Chanyeol's cheeks, making him look quite like a child."
Hope this suggestion helps! :)
sunflowerpots #6
Well we're pretty much the same.. not that I lack words but my readers say I lack emotion in my story.. It really hurts y'know.. -_- reading novels might help you, some say it helps.. on my case though.. I'm blank as a newly produced bondpaper
Wonachan #7
Read more will help you, it does to me.
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