posted June 19, 2012 09:48 PM            

Lately, though, I've had the incredible urge to start writing fiction novels. I've had a few great story ideas for a while and feel so compelled to write fiction. Why? Why is this happening now? I'm 25 and, while knowing I can write, never wanted to do this before.

posted June 20, 2012 07:48 PM            

This is my novice take based on aspects from this article:

You have Mercury conj Neptune, that can mean an imaginative mind.

Your 3rd house is ruled by Saturn, which is placed in your 2nd house, this may indicate earning an income from writing. Your 9th house is ruled by Moon, which is also found in 2nd house, and conjunct Saturn, which further hints at getting published successfully.

But I have no answers to why you feel so compelled to start writing at this moment. For me, I'm guessing the recent Jupiter in Gemini transiting my 3rd house.

posted June 24, 2012 03:31 AM            

I completed my first fiction novel at 15, the sequel to it 6 months later, and the prequel that following year.

Learnt to write short stories in college. Completed about 6 novellas between my first trilogy and beginning college. Began my first septology sophomore year ('01), completing the fifth in the series in '06, and planning the final two last year ('11). to date, I probably have about 12 short stories total, 2 plays, 3 audio drama projects, 2 pilot teleplays, 1 screenplay, and currently my first TV drama in development.

But writing is something I've been doing since I was 6. I'm a writer in every since of the word. But I've yet to actually sell or publish due to intense perfectionism and my productivity tanking in the past few years, with a steady decline.

In order to be SUCCESSFUL, and make this a CAREER, I suggest you live the advice of Steven Pressfield (and pick up his books 'The War of Art' and 'Turning Pro' respectively).

Talent is wonderful. But the way you make it is with solid, unremitting, hard work. As Pressfield says, 'Do the work. The muse favours those who put in their time.'

I wish you the best of luck. If you're serious about it, then you can't dabble. Simple as that.

posted June 24, 2012 03:39 AM            

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Originally posted by friture:
I've just been reading this: http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/rosemurray/NovelistArticle.html

This is my novice take based on aspects from this article:

You have Mercury conj Neptune, that can mean an imaginative mind.

Your 3rd house is ruled by Saturn, which is placed in your 2nd house, this may indicate earning an income from writing. Your 9th house is ruled by Moon, which is also found in 2nd house, and conjunct Saturn, which further hints at getting published successfully.

But I have no answers to why you feel so compelled to start writing at this moment. For me, I'm guessing the recent Jupiter in Gemini transiting my 3rd house.

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Not necessarily. That conjunction to Saturn just emphasises that it's going to take a lot of work. But, again, that's true for ANY writer.

I have a packed 3H in Scorpio, and Pluto's in my 2H conjunct my Sun. It's unsurprising as to why I've chosen this career path, and everything I've written I've done so with 'productivity' and 'salability' somewhere in mind. Only until recently did I decide to pay more respect to the actual process of creating the art. I'm a lot happier now.

My 9H is ruled by Venus in the 12H. It's not true that I won't be published because of this, but that most of the work I've created has been relegated to my hard drive since a certain point. I've also been plagiarised terribly.

Venus isn't afflicted, however; sextile Mercury. My work has easily created a following somehow. I always somehow manage to create a buzz with some good networking and promotion. Curiously, that Mercury is conjunct Eros and Lilith. I write transgressive fiction. That became my genre in the late '90s, which I switched from espionage thrillers and sci-fi. But not permanently. These days, my work is dark, transgressive, wry, and challenges the established stereotypes and tropes. (Oh, yeah. You bet Uranus is there.)

posted June 24, 2012 03:44 AM            

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Originally posted by frankie2912:
I have always been a pretty good writer - my teachers and professors always told me so. I'd rather do an essay test than a multiple choice test. I love to write, but I NEVER thought about using it in my future career or anything. I never had any interest in doing it recreationally or as an art form. I've always been more focused on my visual art (drawing, sculpting, photography, etc).

Lately, though, I've had the incredible urge to start writing fiction novels. I've had a few great story ideas for a while and feel so compelled to write fiction. Why? Why is this happening now? I'm 25 and, while knowing I can write, never wanted to do this before.

So I'm not sure what type of reading I'm asking for..just anything you pick up on. Maybe a tarot reading would shed some light on WHY I feel like writing fiction novels and short stories. I hope someone can help me figure out what I should do and if it's really worth pursuing.

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As to why NOW, look at transits and progressions involving the 'creativity asteroids'.
http://tribes.tribe.net/asteroid_astrology/thread/49136b66-10dc-48ef-8286-82f4abe122b9

Clio for fiction in general, Melpomene for horror / thrillers (drama), and Thalia for comedy.

If this is really your 'thing', I'm going to expect they'll be prominent in the natal, too. (Melpomene's on my Merc-Eros-Lilith in the 3H, and Clio's on my Sun-Pluto in the 2H.)

For me, it seems to pretty clearly spell out what I do: write transgressive fiction, which is quickly becoming my 'signature' as a writer.

posted June 25, 2012 09:01 PM            

Clio in Virgo, 10th house, trine Sun and Neptune
Euterpe in Taurus, 7th house, trine Sun and Neptune, opposite Pluto
Melpomene in Libra, 12th house, sextile Uranus
Polyhymnia in Leo, 9th house, conjunct MC, trine Moon and Saturn, sextile Chiron
Terpsichore in Libra, 11th house, square Sun and Neptune
Thalia in Capricorn, 2nd house, conjunct Mercury and Neptune (not sure why astro.com says it's not conj. my Sun, since my Sun is only 2 degrees from my Neptune.)
Urania in Leo, 9th house, conjunct MC and Polyhymnia, trine Moon and Saturn, sextile Chiron

What do you think is my most obvious muse? Thalia? Hmm..the only thing in my 3rd house is Erato but it makes no aspects to anything.

here's that list of Muses from the link for quick reference.

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CALLIOPE – journalism, technical writing, documentary, research, astrology, artist, painter

CLIO – historian, teacher, historical novelist (either technical or creative writer) – this could also be a spot in the natal where your ‘claim to fame’ lies.

ERATO – definitely those inclined to write romantic/adult content novels and the like.

EUTERPE – the musician on all levels, from classical to punk, radio , DJ, composer

MELPOMENE – acting, singing, psychotherapist, social worker, horror/thriller author

POLYHYMNIA – acting, therapist, poet,gardening, natural therapies, alternative practices, mystic

TERPSICHORE – dancer, massage therapist, physiotherapist, fitness trainer

THALIA – TV personality, comedian, comedy writer,

URANIA – astrologer, psychic, mystic, priest, artist, painter, photographer

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posted June 26, 2012 06:07 AM            

Just to say I agree with Friture

As for being successful, here's a recent conversation w someone who was super-successful: 'sometimes less talented people make it quicker' - 'i've seen it happen' - 'why of course you have'

Ultimately the first priority is to decide what is important to you. Obvs you could go all market conscious and cater to the industry, go to parties and meet the right ppl, who knows what else... It does not necessarily have anything to do with your relationship with the absolute. A sellable product is often good, but it doesn't mean an unsellable product is always badly conceived and crafted, even though tons of individuals would prefer to think otherwise.

posted June 26, 2012 05:01 PM            

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Originally posted by frankie2912:
My NN..in Aries in the 5th house. the 5th house is pretty creative isn't it? is my NN my destiny?

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I was referring to the fact that it's Aries as well as the fact that it's in the 5th. Do you know much about nodes?
http://northnodeastrology.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/North%20Node%20in%20Aries

posted June 26, 2012 07:50 PM            

Anyway I guess my only advice if you really want to pursue it as a career as others have said just be willing to be patient and work hard/consistently at it. Also if you want to sell your work build up a good portfolio for yourself. Start a blog, look for magazines or journals that are looking for freelancers or that you can submit work to, enter contests, whatever really, anything that’s online or that’s been published can be used in a portfolio. Then there's the process of actually submitting your work to publishers which is more difficult and I wish I had more info on. From what I understand though it's good to market your own work through social media and get yourself an agent (maybe? lol) Also, there are a few websites that are meant specifically for new writers wanting to get their work out. You can basically submit your stories along with other new writers, and the ones that become most popular with readers will be looked at by publishers…

I’ll try to come back and post links for these if you’re interested

posted June 26, 2012 07:53 PM            

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Originally posted by IndigoDirae:
To be a successful writer, you need one thing: perseverance. Not talent, strangely enough, but the desire to write on a schedule, day-after-day, no matter how terrible so many of those drafts will be.

I completed my first fiction novel at 15, the sequel to it 6 months later, and the prequel that following year.

Learnt to write short stories in college. Completed about 6 novellas between my first trilogy and beginning college. Began my first septology sophomore year ('01), completing the fifth in the series in '06, and planning the final two last year ('11). to date, I probably have about 12 short stories total, 2 plays, 3 audio drama projects, 2 pilot teleplays, 1 screenplay, and currently my first TV drama in development.

But writing is something I've been doing since I was 6. I'm a writer in every since of the word. But I've yet to actually sell or publish due to intense perfectionism and my productivity tanking in the past few years, with a steady decline.

In order to be SUCCESSFUL, and make this a CAREER, I suggest you live the advice of Steven Pressfield (and pick up his books 'The War of Art' and 'Turning Pro' respectively).

Talent is wonderful. But the way you make it is with solid, unremitting, hard work. As Pressfield says, 'Do the work. The muse favours those who put in their time.'

I wish you the best of luck. If you're serious about it, then you can't dabble. Simple as that.

-A.

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IndigoDirae,
Writing is also something that I love to do and have always done and have always been told I’m good at and should pursue as a career. I didn’t see this as realistic at first but I’m now in school getting my undergrad degree in International Relations and Journalism (pursuing news writing). Journalism is definitely not a field that necessarily allows for creative expression to shine, but it’s simplistic and straight forward and something I feel like I could realistically pursue as a career. Anyway, I think I’ll always do other forms of writing on the side just because I enjoy it, and have been looking for ways to possibly use my other work as well…

I think it’s really fascinating that you’ve written so many short stories, drama projects, screenplays, etc. and I would love to hear your inside perspective on the industry

If I start a new thread in this forum would you be willing to look at my chart and give your perspective and maybe answer some questions about writing as a career? If not no worries! It’s just really interesting to hear from someone who’s doing this as a professional!

posted July 05, 2012 10:31 AM            

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Originally posted by andstuff:
Hi Frankie,

Just to say I agree with Friture

As for being successful, here's a recent conversation w someone who was super-successful: 'sometimes less talented people make it quicker' - 'i've seen it happen' - 'why of course you have'

Ultimately the first priority is to decide what is important to you. Obvs you could go all market conscious and cater to the industry, go to parties and meet the right ppl, who knows what else... It does not necessarily have anything to do with your relationship with the absolute. A sellable product is often good, but it doesn't mean an unsellable product is always badly conceived and crafted, even though tons of individuals would prefer to think otherwise.

Apart from what Friture mentioned, seen your NN? I guess becoming an author/creator of something would be beneficial with this placement.

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posted July 05, 2012 10:36 AM            

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Originally posted by IndigoDirae:
Not necessarily. That conjunction to Saturn just emphasises that it's going to take a lot of work. But, again, that's true for ANY writer.

I have a packed 3H in Scorpio, and Pluto's in my 2H conjunct my Sun. It's unsurprising as to why I've chosen this career path, and everything I've written I've done so with 'productivity' and 'salability' somewhere in mind. Only until recently did I decide to pay more respect to the actual process of creating the art. I'm a lot happier now.

My 9H is ruled by Venus in the 12H. It's not true that I won't be published because of this, but that most of the work I've created has been relegated to my hard drive since a certain point. I've also been plagiarised terribly.

Venus isn't afflicted, however; sextile Mercury. My work has easily created a following somehow. I always somehow manage to create a buzz with some good networking and promotion. Curiously, that Mercury is conjunct Eros and Lilith. I write transgressive fiction. That became my genre in the late '90s, which I switched from espionage thrillers and sci-fi. But not permanently. These days, my work is dark, transgressive, wry, and challenges the established stereotypes and tropes. (Oh, yeah. You bet Uranus is there.)

-A.

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I find what you wrote interesting! I've no idea what transgressive fiction is till now! Thanks for introducing me to something new.

I meant the Saturn conjunction - Saturn is his 3rd house ruler, Moon his 9th, hence a close connection between his 3rd & 9th = Luck in achieving publishing success. Is it okay to interpret it that way? Or am I wrong?