10:22pm
Blargh.
Tomorrow I leave on my personal little roadtrip woot!
First stop is in Indiana to meet my online friend Jacob. Saturday I go to Ohio to meet my larp buddies Marshall and Robin. Then Sunday I go to Michigan to meet Cel (omfg so excite). Then back down to Indiana to hang with a friend and help them out (name withheld for privacy).
So I'm cranking out a bunch of words today since I'll be on the road a lot this weekend and won't have a lot of time/I'll be really tired.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
NaNo 15: Bide his time, work patiently, ignore the pain.
3:26pm
We're halfway through NaNo and I just woke up two hours ago. Off to a great start already.
I'm also pretty behind in my wordcount. Still sitting at 17k. Oi vey. Well, today I will be buckling down and getting this stuff rewritten.
For real life stuff, during my writing breaks, I am clearing out my entire LARP inventory and cleaning my room. Ah D:
I can't begin to describe the emotional turmoil I'm in right now. What a mood to start writing.
11:17pm
Just cranking out these words. Going back over the chapters was a good idea.
We're halfway through NaNo and I just woke up two hours ago. Off to a great start already.
I'm also pretty behind in my wordcount. Still sitting at 17k. Oi vey. Well, today I will be buckling down and getting this stuff rewritten.
For real life stuff, during my writing breaks, I am clearing out my entire LARP inventory and cleaning my room. Ah D:
I can't begin to describe the emotional turmoil I'm in right now. What a mood to start writing.
11:17pm
Just cranking out these words. Going back over the chapters was a good idea.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
NaNo 14: Sincerely ~ a Jellyfish
6:34pm
So, the Niitari is going on a soul searching journey. And Niitari is writing about it in her new diary called "The Journey of a Jellyfish". Currently, it's just in pieces on my facebook wall as well as the word document it's being typed in. I will probably be putting up the pieces along with pictures and such during the December months on here when I have nothing better to do.
Meantime, I hit a mid-writing crisis. Much as I'm all about embracing the raw, unedited glory of the true to it's name rough draft process, I was struck by a rather generous lack of sustenance to my characters and plot. Who were my characters even? What fueled them? What drove them to the actions they committed? Why are they even going on the path they're going on? It didn't make enough sense.
The three are on a dangerous and gory journey. The Eye of Rah, a mysterious device made by Bustopher's mother, must be destroyed per her dying wish. All they know is that if the enemy uses the device as a weapon, it will destroy the world Bustopher's parents gave their lives to create.
So while that sounds nice, my problem lies with the question "why should anyone besides Bustopher give a flying f*k?"
Like yah, the "destroy the world" sounds pretty ominous and important and all, but it's the world Bustopher's PARENTS wanted. How do the characters even know that it's what they want too? What even IS the world that his parents wanted? Does anyone know?
Cause I honestly don't.
And that's not a good.
Their motive for helping him was pretty much summed up in these completely uninspired lines of dialogue from Pennylane:
“Well, I don’t really know all that you guys are talking about, but, I know if I loved somebody, I’d want to help them, so I think I understand what Bustopher wants to do. And since you guys have helped me, I think I should help you back.”
If by help you mean ripped you away from the cushiest, pampered life ever and forced you to, ah, do some morally questionable things, then yes. Helping.........
So, the Niitari is going on a soul searching journey. And Niitari is writing about it in her new diary called "The Journey of a Jellyfish". Currently, it's just in pieces on my facebook wall as well as the word document it's being typed in. I will probably be putting up the pieces along with pictures and such during the December months on here when I have nothing better to do.
Meantime, I hit a mid-writing crisis. Much as I'm all about embracing the raw, unedited glory of the true to it's name rough draft process, I was struck by a rather generous lack of sustenance to my characters and plot. Who were my characters even? What fueled them? What drove them to the actions they committed? Why are they even going on the path they're going on? It didn't make enough sense.
The three are on a dangerous and gory journey. The Eye of Rah, a mysterious device made by Bustopher's mother, must be destroyed per her dying wish. All they know is that if the enemy uses the device as a weapon, it will destroy the world Bustopher's parents gave their lives to create.
So while that sounds nice, my problem lies with the question "why should anyone besides Bustopher give a flying f*k?"
Like yah, the "destroy the world" sounds pretty ominous and important and all, but it's the world Bustopher's PARENTS wanted. How do the characters even know that it's what they want too? What even IS the world that his parents wanted? Does anyone know?
Cause I honestly don't.
And that's not a good.
Their motive for helping him was pretty much summed up in these completely uninspired lines of dialogue from Pennylane:
“Well, I don’t really know all that you guys are talking about, but, I know if I loved somebody, I’d want to help them, so I think I understand what Bustopher wants to do. And since you guys have helped me, I think I should help you back.”
If by help you mean ripped you away from the cushiest, pampered life ever and forced you to, ah, do some morally questionable things, then yes. Helping.........
Sunday, November 12, 2017
NaNo 12: How long could they keep running?
3:52pm
So. Many. Coverzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I even redid all my Wattpad covers. So noice
4:47pm
Got some stuff written. Added more to chapter 8. On to chapter 9!
7:07pm
Took a break for dinner. Have I ever mentioned that Noodles&Company is AMAZING!!!! If you haven't been, you totally should!
Anyway, back to writing!
8:08pm
Here are some examples of the covers I've been making ^^ I'm very proud of them.
If you guys want one for NaNo or otherwise, hit me up ;)
9:11pm
If I could have one wish, I would wish that my friends would never feel depression again. Seriously, it sucks, and I feel horrible when my friends are going through it cause I can empathize. I love my friends so much.
10:00pm
I've written 2166 words and took a decent break. Should I end here for the night? Maybe I'll try cranking out one more chapter...............
So. Many. Coverzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I even redid all my Wattpad covers. So noice
4:47pm
Got some stuff written. Added more to chapter 8. On to chapter 9!
7:07pm
Took a break for dinner. Have I ever mentioned that Noodles&Company is AMAZING!!!! If you haven't been, you totally should!
Anyway, back to writing!
8:08pm
Here are some examples of the covers I've been making ^^ I'm very proud of them.
If you guys want one for NaNo or otherwise, hit me up ;)
9:11pm
If I could have one wish, I would wish that my friends would never feel depression again. Seriously, it sucks, and I feel horrible when my friends are going through it cause I can empathize. I love my friends so much.
10:00pm
I've written 2166 words and took a decent break. Should I end here for the night? Maybe I'll try cranking out one more chapter...............
Friday, November 10, 2017
NaNo 10: It was her final wish, her final words to me.
4:34pm
Spent most of the day getting Dovahkiin, her meds, and her all situated at home. She's definitely much more cheerful. I'm so grateful :3
On to writing *cracks knuckles* Let's do dis!
5:08pm
Wrote almost 1k in a half hour. Noice....
The cats now have a cat tree. They absolutely love it. Kyrie and Senpai were all over it. Dovahkiin has yet to notice it exists lol.
6:13pm
10,593 words and still going! Woot woot!
8:34pm
I hit 12k and then took a break to make more *gasp* covers!!!! So much fun. I really should do like a patreon or something for them.... sigh.
My writing is very choppy and my style has regressed to that of a sixth grader, but I'm not going for epic prose. I'm just trying to get this story done. In fact, I plan to actually complete this novel by the time I hit 50k.
So, I apologize for the serious lack of beauty in these raw rough chapters.
9:04pm
Losing motivation.
This sucks.
Oh well, carry on.
I'm pretty sure, but don't quote me on this: I'm pretty sure that I feel so blah because my writing is so blah. I'm used to stuff like Write This Down where epic prose and glorious syntax and swirling stunning visuals for days just waterfalled out of me like cray cray. But this NaNo I'm actually sitting down and just getting the story out for the sake of getting the story out. And it's driving me bonkers of course because it's not perfect or beautiful whatsoever. I just need to take a minute here and there to breathe, let it go, and keep going. Yah.... okay time for some Funyuns.
10:22pm
I'm at 14,208 words. I've written a total of 5431 today. I feel mega accomplished whoot!
The story is just getting good. The kids have GUNS! Well, the boys do. Pennylane is a little too young to heft a semi auto rifle lol.
Ahhhh Dawny's writing is so gooooood. I feel hella inadequate. Oh well. Back to writing xD
10:54pm
I'm a little exhausted from so much writing. I'm so pumped that I got so many chapters done, but now I'm trying to decide how to start chapter 9. Ah well. I'll leave that for tomorrow.
Tomorrow I plan to go to a write-in in Green Bay. Ahhhh! So scary/exciting ^^
Spent most of the day getting Dovahkiin, her meds, and her all situated at home. She's definitely much more cheerful. I'm so grateful :3
On to writing *cracks knuckles* Let's do dis!
5:08pm
Wrote almost 1k in a half hour. Noice....
The cats now have a cat tree. They absolutely love it. Kyrie and Senpai were all over it. Dovahkiin has yet to notice it exists lol.
6:13pm
10,593 words and still going! Woot woot!
8:34pm
I hit 12k and then took a break to make more *gasp* covers!!!! So much fun. I really should do like a patreon or something for them.... sigh.
My writing is very choppy and my style has regressed to that of a sixth grader, but I'm not going for epic prose. I'm just trying to get this story done. In fact, I plan to actually complete this novel by the time I hit 50k.
So, I apologize for the serious lack of beauty in these raw rough chapters.
9:04pm
Losing motivation.
This sucks.
Oh well, carry on.
I'm pretty sure, but don't quote me on this: I'm pretty sure that I feel so blah because my writing is so blah. I'm used to stuff like Write This Down where epic prose and glorious syntax and swirling stunning visuals for days just waterfalled out of me like cray cray. But this NaNo I'm actually sitting down and just getting the story out for the sake of getting the story out. And it's driving me bonkers of course because it's not perfect or beautiful whatsoever. I just need to take a minute here and there to breathe, let it go, and keep going. Yah.... okay time for some Funyuns.
10:22pm
I'm at 14,208 words. I've written a total of 5431 today. I feel mega accomplished whoot!
The story is just getting good. The kids have GUNS! Well, the boys do. Pennylane is a little too young to heft a semi auto rifle lol.
Ahhhh Dawny's writing is so gooooood. I feel hella inadequate. Oh well. Back to writing xD
10:54pm
I'm a little exhausted from so much writing. I'm so pumped that I got so many chapters done, but now I'm trying to decide how to start chapter 9. Ah well. I'll leave that for tomorrow.
Tomorrow I plan to go to a write-in in Green Bay. Ahhhh! So scary/exciting ^^
Thursday, November 9, 2017
NaNo 9: The sun is setting.
11:08am
I'm a horrible person!
I've written nothing the past few days and I'm going crazy from all the stress in my life right now >. >
I don't know what to do anymore.
4:38pm
So, I took Dovah to the vet today. Her temperature was way low, she was constipated. They did bloodwork and xrays and found she has severe arthritis in her hips. They also found a tumor in her mouth, but I can't afford the biopsy, so we won't know if it's cancerous or not. She's coming home tomorrow and I will be monitoring her closely. I started a gofundme and $290 has been raised so far. I'm so thankful.
On top of this, I got a really bad phone call from my boss. I might be losing my job. I don't know. I'll find out on Monday.
6:59pm
I'm basically just writing as a distraction from everything. I did get to talk things through with my dad which was very helpful. He was very encouraging.
So with the story, I'm not sure I like what I've written so far. I went back over Chapter 1 and rewrote a bunch of stuff, lengthening paragraphs, changing wording to fit the style I used with Write This Down. That helped. But I'm a little torn on Chapter 2 and 3. I'm not sure if I want the three of them escaping the House just yet, but it will get the adventure moving.
Hmmm...
Maybe I'll just go with it for now. I can always go back later and change it if need be.
7:30pm
Ah, chapter 3 went pretty okay. Not my best writing, but it was fun, and that's what matters. A lot happens in the great escape from the Nightmare House.
I've got 1419 words written today which is awesome. I'm gonna try and write a total of 5000 before bed, but we'll see how far we get hehe.
8:02pm
Had a nasty accident with my lemonade spilling everywhere D:
But other than that, YAY I HIT 1759 WORDS!!!!
First time I actually hit the daily word goal. I even managed to go over. Fancy that! Go me!
Now if I could just get another 4000 written tonight that would be fabulous.
The going is slow because I'm quite uninspired, but tally ho, on we go.
10:52pm
Snacks and drinks acquired, I have written 2929 words as of now.
So far the kids have gotten some sleep, Killjoy assessed his injuries, they ate some leeks and unripe apples, and now they are heading for town.
I intend for them to reach a house and get more food and sleep. Killjoy will also talk to Bustopher and we'll learn about Bustopher's mission (character arc). Miiiiight also reveal the reason for Killjoy's missing eye or will save that for a later chapter.
11:32pm
Plodding into chapter 5 aaaahhhhhhhhhhgggggggg.... I'm on a roll but I'm not lol.
11:59pm
I end this day with 3980 words written in total. Imma keep going and see if I can't get a bunch written after midnight and before I go to bed.
I'm a horrible person!
I've written nothing the past few days and I'm going crazy from all the stress in my life right now >. >
I don't know what to do anymore.
4:38pm
So, I took Dovah to the vet today. Her temperature was way low, she was constipated. They did bloodwork and xrays and found she has severe arthritis in her hips. They also found a tumor in her mouth, but I can't afford the biopsy, so we won't know if it's cancerous or not. She's coming home tomorrow and I will be monitoring her closely. I started a gofundme and $290 has been raised so far. I'm so thankful.
On top of this, I got a really bad phone call from my boss. I might be losing my job. I don't know. I'll find out on Monday.
6:59pm
I'm basically just writing as a distraction from everything. I did get to talk things through with my dad which was very helpful. He was very encouraging.
So with the story, I'm not sure I like what I've written so far. I went back over Chapter 1 and rewrote a bunch of stuff, lengthening paragraphs, changing wording to fit the style I used with Write This Down. That helped. But I'm a little torn on Chapter 2 and 3. I'm not sure if I want the three of them escaping the House just yet, but it will get the adventure moving.
Hmmm...
Maybe I'll just go with it for now. I can always go back later and change it if need be.
7:30pm
Ah, chapter 3 went pretty okay. Not my best writing, but it was fun, and that's what matters. A lot happens in the great escape from the Nightmare House.
I've got 1419 words written today which is awesome. I'm gonna try and write a total of 5000 before bed, but we'll see how far we get hehe.
8:02pm
Had a nasty accident with my lemonade spilling everywhere D:
But other than that, YAY I HIT 1759 WORDS!!!!
First time I actually hit the daily word goal. I even managed to go over. Fancy that! Go me!
Now if I could just get another 4000 written tonight that would be fabulous.
The going is slow because I'm quite uninspired, but tally ho, on we go.
10:52pm
Snacks and drinks acquired, I have written 2929 words as of now.
So far the kids have gotten some sleep, Killjoy assessed his injuries, they ate some leeks and unripe apples, and now they are heading for town.
I intend for them to reach a house and get more food and sleep. Killjoy will also talk to Bustopher and we'll learn about Bustopher's mission (character arc). Miiiiight also reveal the reason for Killjoy's missing eye or will save that for a later chapter.
11:32pm
Plodding into chapter 5 aaaahhhhhhhhhhgggggggg.... I'm on a roll but I'm not lol.
11:59pm
I end this day with 3980 words written in total. Imma keep going and see if I can't get a bunch written after midnight and before I go to bed.
Saturday, November 4, 2017
NaNo 4: Ghosts don't bleed
12:32pm
So far my prologue and my first chapter were started using a prompt. In my quest for motivation, I search for more prompts. Good ones that is. I might turn to Quiet Pine Trees again.
Also, I decided to peek in on the Overachievers forum at NaNo and OMFG IT'S DAY 4 AND SOME PEOPLE ARE OVER 50k WORDS ALREADY!!!!!!
I feel so inadequate ;-;
One day I too shall overachieve. It's not today though. *sips tea*
2:50pm
I'm so impatient to go see kitties!
But I got to wait for my roommate to get home from her army stuff.
But kitties....
TBH I haven't written like anything, maybe 200 words. I need to get crack-a-lackin smh.
10:02pm
Welp, I wrote 700 something words total today and that's all I'm getting done. Bed and kitten calls my name. I'll write tomorrow after a good night's sleep. I was just too stressed out today to think of anything.
I also procrastinated and made covers for people on NaNo. I know. I suck at this. LOL.
Night peeps.
So far my prologue and my first chapter were started using a prompt. In my quest for motivation, I search for more prompts. Good ones that is. I might turn to Quiet Pine Trees again.
Also, I decided to peek in on the Overachievers forum at NaNo and OMFG IT'S DAY 4 AND SOME PEOPLE ARE OVER 50k WORDS ALREADY!!!!!!
I feel so inadequate ;-;
One day I too shall overachieve. It's not today though. *sips tea*
2:50pm
I'm so impatient to go see kitties!
But I got to wait for my roommate to get home from her army stuff.
But kitties....
TBH I haven't written like anything, maybe 200 words. I need to get crack-a-lackin smh.
10:02pm
Welp, I wrote 700 something words total today and that's all I'm getting done. Bed and kitten calls my name. I'll write tomorrow after a good night's sleep. I was just too stressed out today to think of anything.
I also procrastinated and made covers for people on NaNo. I know. I suck at this. LOL.
Night peeps.
Friday, November 3, 2017
NaNo 3: One. Last. Time.
5:45pm
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I have three words written
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
9:22pm
I've written exactly 1000 words today at this point in time. Lol.
The story is up on wattpad and can be viewed HERE
9:56pm
Gotta stop here. Have to be up at 4am to take my roommate to the army reserve site for a physical test. Peace out bros.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I have three words written
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
9:22pm
I've written exactly 1000 words today at this point in time. Lol.
The story is up on wattpad and can be viewed HERE
9:56pm
Gotta stop here. Have to be up at 4am to take my roommate to the army reserve site for a physical test. Peace out bros.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
NaNo 1: Then darkness took him away.
11:01am
It's NANOWRIMO mah dudes!!!!!
As of currently, I have no blog title, excerpt, or anything. It's all because I have no plot.
I know what I'm writing this year. It's a book that's been sitting in my drafts folder for YEARS. It's working title is "The Missile List". I have a main character called Killjoy. I have a setting. And that's it.
But I really REALLY want this novel to come to life so I am pulling out all the stops to find a plot.
2:06pm
Got my third wisdom tooth out. Just one more to go.
In other news...
I have the entire character arc for a secondary character plotted out. His name is Bustopher by the way, because it is awesome. I'm trying to tackle some details before I launch into the main character's arc.
3:49pm
I've got 300+ words done. My novel has officially begun.
It's NANOWRIMO mah dudes!!!!!
As of currently, I have no blog title, excerpt, or anything. It's all because I have no plot.
I know what I'm writing this year. It's a book that's been sitting in my drafts folder for YEARS. It's working title is "The Missile List". I have a main character called Killjoy. I have a setting. And that's it.
But I really REALLY want this novel to come to life so I am pulling out all the stops to find a plot.
2:06pm
Got my third wisdom tooth out. Just one more to go.
In other news...
I have the entire character arc for a secondary character plotted out. His name is Bustopher by the way, because it is awesome. I'm trying to tackle some details before I launch into the main character's arc.
3:49pm
I've got 300+ words done. My novel has officially begun.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)