Incomprehensible problem with reading

Damianhelv · Post by **Damianhelv** » 07 Apr 2017, 02:23

Hello, for the first i must say, english isnt my native leangue, so if i made mistake, Please write this ?. I'm begining director and I have started writing a story, and this cause problem, becouse When I'reading book or watching film. I cant stop thinking about how this story have been made. I cant stop this, and think about is story good or bad. I cant feel what book or film give. It's horible, becouse this what I'm doing dont give me any satisfaction. I want start feeling like i was kid.

Christina O Phillips · Post by **Christina O Phillips** » 07 Apr 2017, 09:57

I think I understand what you are saying.
I write poetry and short stories so sometimes when I am reading, I do not enjoy the book as a reader. Sometimes I read as a writer or editor and find myself criticizing too much to just enjoy the story. The same can happen when I watch movies sometimes.

Can I ask what your first language is?

Damianhelv · Post by **Damianhelv** » 07 Apr 2017, 13:22

My first language is polish.

KS Crooks · Post by **KS Crooks** » 07 Apr 2017, 21:37

I like writing fantasy stories, but I rotate between reading crime drama, adventure, fantasy, sci-fi and non-fiction. For yourself, try reading stories and watching movies in a genre other than the one you want to create stories for yourself. For example, if you create fantasy stories read mystery, sci-fi or anything other than fantasy. The variety of stories will also provide more exposure to different words and contexts in English.

Christina O Phillips · Post by **Christina O Phillips** » 10 Apr 2017, 09:23

I agree that it can help to read a genre other than the genre you are working on.

As far as learning more English, one suggestion I give to my students is to watch movies or read books in English that they are familiar with in their native language. If you know a movie well in your first language then it will help you to understand easier in English. You may also pick up some new words in English this way.

Amagine · Post by **Amagine** » 10 Apr 2017, 10:30

When I read my stories, I look at them as a reader. I try to put myself in my target audiences' shoes to figure out if the story is entertaining or not. If I read the story and don't like it, I start the editing process. If I like it, I leave it alone.

Also I have a need to read other books in my genre or watch films. They all serve as valuable writing material because I get so many ideas from them.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 19 Jun 2018, 10:55

i would really love to help you but it seems quite difficult to understand what you say. can you please elaborate more on your problem. don't make language a big problem. English isn't my first language either