You may have noticed a distinct lack of updates since, er, the last post. This is MOSTLY because I was knocked off the internet for a few days, which allowed me to focus on writing. The latest book is going well, you'll be pleased to hear. Still don't know what it's called, but I'm sure it'll come to me, and it'll be typically brilliant.
I'm writing this one in sequence, which is unusual for me. Usually I'll skip forward and back, writing the cool stuff and then fitting it all together later, like a jigsaw. But this one is different. This one, I started with the first chapter and just kept going. I'm leaving gaps as I go- maybe I'll write half a chapter and move on, or maybe I'll just write the dialogue in a scene and add in the actions somewhere down the line. It means I'm moving quickly, getting down the CORE of the story as I go. Assuming I continue like this, it means that when I'm done I'll have the bare essentials of the book written, and I'll just need to go back and flesh everything out.
I'm not sure why, after six books, I've suddenly changed my approach. Possibly because there really is no more room for error. I only have three books left, and everything has to be set up and in place. I need to be a lot more disciplined in my storytelling or else I'll get to the final book and realise I've forgotten to mention something in an earlier book, and it'll ruin EVERYTHING...
My mind is basically on Skulduggery and nothing else at the moment. When I'm driving, I'm thinking about plot. The moment I wake up, I'm thinking about scenes. Publication is September 1st (or thereabouts) and I really don't have any time to waste.
A few days ago I was in the car, thinking about books 8 and 9, and I realised something MAJOR. Something HUMUNGOUS. I'm not saying if this story development is fantastically fun or utterly devastating, but it'll happen somewhere in Book 8- probably around the middle. And this is a development that wasn't in my overall scheme of things. When I planned these books, this development did not happen. But now, because of the slight changes and shifts that come with writing any book, I realised that this development was essential. I know this is all a gigantic tease to you, my Minions, because I'm talking about something you won't get to read about until 2013, but dear GOD I can't wait to write it. Oh wow it's gonna be brilliant. But I can't tell you what it is. Sorry.
And that's pretty much all I've been doing. Oh, I went to see Haywire the other day. Haywire is a spy/action movie, some of which was filmed in Dublin, and it stars Gina Carano, a UFC fighter. It's an odd movie, very low key, very non-flashy. I absolutely loved it. And I have a new crush, bringing my Crushes on Actresses to a grand total of two.
1. Alexis Bledel.
2. Gina Carano.
That's a very exclusive list right there. They both should be honoured to be on it.
If you're over 15 (or whatever rating your country has seen fit to bestow onto Haywire) go watch it. Don't expect explosions and car chases, and you might like it as much as I did.
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and what do you mean edditing?
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha really?
Hey I posted all of Chapter Six!
Hey Val, have you checked your E-mail
Sparky sent you something
Nix, what is your email?!
^AHAHAHAHA!
Nix, I mean editing. Because that's my job. Remember? I edit your chapters? Anyway, tell me your email!
I love telling people my name is Valkyrie. It's so fun :D And most of the places we went me and Amanda convinced the people we were English.
Now check your email.
.....Lying is bad. Tsk Tsk.
hang on, im on the computer, and that's my school email, so it takes a minute
Cucumbers are amazing...
I had cucumbers a few hours ago, and all that went through my head was "They love you" the whole time XDX
normally, im on the laptop, and that gets on quicker
*XD stupid extra X
got it, one sec
Hahahaha.
Yesss, now im part of two blogs
I'm back for a second.
Then I have to go.
thanks Mist
i still want to read your "editing" before you put it on the blog
hey izz
Servus.
that means bye, right?
Bye Izz!
Bye Izz! *waves manically*
everyone else, Speak!
Servus is like ciao. It's just the German equivalent.
So it's hi and bye.
I finished CHapter 1 of my story...i think..it's so short.
*glances in the mirror* *grins* My hair is long again...
Hi Nixion! Write the next chapter already!
Bye Izz(if you'regoing.)
i havn't even started yet
i will be wednesday
Yeah I'm going.
My hair is short, but it's creeping down my shoulders, careful not to wake them up. Uh-oh. They're awake. *starts shrugging uncontrollably*
Nobody, can I call you nobody? I've finished chapter 1
http://chinasorrowsminion.blogspot.co.nz/
Tell me if there's something wrong.
Eve- my hair is about three inches past my shoulder blades....
Nix, email!
And my hair is actually long for a boys! I like long hair!
And Nix let me post the chapter on the blog, otherwise I will not consult you when I edit the next one! >>
Hello???? Anybody wants to tell me something wrong with my story???
http://chinasorrowsminion.blogspot.co.nz/
Valkyrie - We don't do inches in Australia.
Yay! Long hair!
I'll read it, Gabriel.
Wow.... *becomes invisible*
*pumps fist in air three times*
Wait...no one here likes Disturbed, do they? Poor you, you're missing out on the best band in the world.
fINALLY
Gab: Nothing wrong with the story
Mist:It's my story, im writing it, so it's my desition, or il sue you. Im reading it now
And if we're writing, you might want to tone done on the language
oK THANK GOD.
Hi Flame
Sparky's not here...is she?
Hi val, how are you
Nix, I was kidding.
And I meant to talk to you about that, do you mind swearing?
Gabriel will you please stop with that.
COOL
Ha, cool.
My baby cousins birthday today so I have to go all the way Dublin.
*sigh* the bother.
Flame, I'm dandy and wearing an Ireland shirt. (if you saw the other comment I deleted it because my 'l' wasn't in the word 'Ireland')
Hi Phoenix!
Hey eve *hugs*
It was Polar Bear Girl's birthday on Thursday so she had us all (me, Amanda, our friend Lizzy, and Polar Bear Girl) walk around the mall for about three hours today.
1- What happened to your line “Trouble,” said Mist, still grinning. “And you’re not gonna like it.”
2- i think our target audience is kids around our age, and there parents will have LOTS of complants about the language
3-You are an awesome writer, and a weird one at the same time
Basicly, i demand your line back, and tone down the language. But the rest is awesome
Done, Nix? I gtg in 5.
Hi Flame
Still ignoring me?
(Im Nobody)
Nobody? Will youpost your email on collab again, the latest post. Please and many thanks.
*receives hug*
“Why are you guys here?” he asked, looking at each of them. Mist grinned, Kali pretended to pout, Thomas rolled his eyes and Mahogany frowned at him.
“Trouble,” said Mist, still grinning. “And you’re not gonna like it.”
i want all this back on
I was never ignoring you, I cant find your email
I agree with Nixion. Mahogany deserves to frown.
Hey, Eve and Flame, do you guys like my story?
Who are these?
i put my email there
Yeah! Espercially the cucumbers. brb
Yes, I haven't got to read part 6, I heard it was done.
Flame, can you add me too? I'll put my email there as well.
On "Ok, I'm really confused"
Thanks! I was just wondering.
PS flame
im writing a book with Mist, so i might not put HEAPS of stories there
Wondering? I think you knew the answers.
*grins*
So, why do people call your friend polar bear,
Ok then, Nix, get rid of that last part and post it.
*disappears*
Bye guys.
Mist, i want this bit back on the end
“Why are you guys here?” he asked, looking at each of them. Mist grinned, Kali pretended to pout, Thomas rolled his eyes and Mahogany frowned at him.
“Trouble,” said Mist, still grinning. “And you’re not gonna like it.”
Bye.
OK, THAT'S WHY I SAID DELETE THE LAST PART AND POST IT!
Its so confusing when people call nobody, nix...
How?
Bye Gabriel.
Why don't you ask Derek? He's the one who gave her the nickname. She had the polar bear hat at the party.
FINE, DOING IT!
Cos, I used to be called 'Phoenix' and people shortened it to 'Nix'
back
You're Flame now though, right? Yes you are, so no confusion anymore. BLAH!
I am in a VERY bad mood right now so everyone just ignore me until I'm better.
*ignores Mist*
it's up Mist
*punches Mist in the face* Snap out of it. :P
*ignores me*
Eve? You have changed, more violent. *tut*
And val? What day is it on tuesday?
Thursday. Well, her birthday was on Thursday.
I'm normal again now. Unfortunately, I must leave! Sorry. I'll be on later in the week.
BYE!!
I'm showing my true colours. *piches phoenix's wing*
Sorry, I just had to do that.
Bye Mist
Bye Mist. :(
I din't even get to take his blood.
Bye Mist
*pulls Eve's arm off again* *laughs mischievously, but not before hiding blood*
NIXION!!!! *grows fangs and bites nixion's leg*
*moans with pain*
Bye must,
And *picked Phoenixs wing*
First, I'm actually not a phoenix.
Second, I have a PET Phoenix, but you touch Atticus, your dead.
AAAAGGGGHHHHHHH
did you even look at my email Flame?
and why the hell did you do that Eve?
I don't know, I still think you're a phoenix.
*chomps through leg bone*
By the way, Mist's "edited" (im gonna do that every time) my first chapter
http://mistandnixseries.blogspot.com.au/
*holds Eve's chickens hostage* Try to attack me and they'll be dead chickens. *calls Anomaly for backup*
*picks a chicken up and cuts it neck off*
*makes eve drink the blood*
let me join Flame!!!
and yes, that was my email
I'm not on a laptop??
*slaps him*
•.•
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! They're not even alive!
*kills live chicken, just for the sake of it*
¥¥
•.•
*grows claws and ploughs through Nixion's face*
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
*corrects eve*
claw, your arm is gone.
*corrects eve*
claw, your arm is gone.
*crumples into a ball and moans*
I'll do it again if you give my chickens back!
I got another from a donor.
*leans in expectantly*
i don't have your chickens...
owwwwww
No, but they do. *slices across Nixion's back*
It's val that has your chickens.9
Fine, SHE does.
First
First
First
First
First
*wimpers*
Just give the f*** chickens back!!!
first
DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT *pokes through Nixion's eye*
i could've done it three times in a row, but SOMEBODY is torturing me
Whoohoo! First!
*tosses chickens back to Eve*
I dedicate this page to... um... er... Adele. She sings my favourite song, 'Rolling In the Deep' :D
YOU GODDAMN @*%^%, I HATE YOU @%^&
*throws eve in river*
.....I'll be back for more. Maybe tomorrow. Watch out. *skips off to have dinner, turns around and slices through Nixion's knee, then skips off again*
im really hating you all right now
Nix, plenty of people hate me full-time; it doesn't bug me.
*moans a bit more*
It's part of the job.
*nods at val*
See, we are proably the most hated in blog land.
I agree, Flame.
Well, Mist, Eve and Gab are pissed at me right now
Yup.
Whats on the 14th? Sparky emailed me saying you know whats on Tuesday?
Valentine's.
Try having *counts* at least twenty.
Oh god. Valentines?
WhAt ami going to get for sparky?
you live on oppisite ends of the world
you can't get her anything, even if you wanted to
DELETE THAT NOW
*pulls machete*
You know, I could sell a few limbs.
I SADI DELETE IT!!!!!!
I don't like to be told what to do.
I don't like to be told what to do.
please delete it
brb
*sighs* I have done what I was told. Which, i dont like.
*slices nobody's cheek*
how could you put my name on the internet?
*pulls up chair and ties nobody to it*
This will be amusing.
Easily.
Now. What. Is. Wrong. With. My. Name.
*slices his other cheek*
Nothing, i just didn't imagine you as a Conor.
Im actually writing a story, and the main character is conner
I prounouce that.
'cone er*
Hate that spelling.
And *slaps him, and breaks the chairs leg*
*chair falls down where leg was broken and that breaks nobody's leg*
Y'know, I'm much more dangerous that Eve.
Dont mess with me.
What would you guys figure my name is? (Ignoring the fact you already know it)
Proably 'sarah'
See this hard when i know your name
i don't know it
or maybe i've forgotten
And nobody, what did you imagine me as?
If you don't know it, what do you think my name is?
you know, im the bone breaker, and a fighter
so how did i get ties tothis chair?
You're tied to the chair because Flame put you there. And now the two of us are interrogating you. *uses the air to keep the rope tight, preventing Nobody from escape*
Flame: You struck me as a James
Val: You struck me as a Nicole
A Nicole, huh? I'm an Isabella.
*Calls in 100 ninja assasins to help*
close, huh?
*waves hand and ninja assassins fall over*
*calls in giant godzilla monster thingy with acid breathe*
What's close?
*slices monster to pieces with shadows*
The name. It's kinda close
Nicole
Isabella
it's not like i called you Philippa or something
I'm a Conor.
But you got that. I love the name James. My other smaller cousin is called. James
*cuts Nobody's leg that's already broken*
*Calls in invisible troll*
You can't beat what you can't see!
Stop calling on help.
Val and. I are UNstoppable.
Isn't that right?
They really aren't close at all... They both have an E, they both have an L, and they both have an I, but that's it.
Why are you still torturing me? I don't have to come here to be tortured. I have school for that
What did you picture me as?
*sends off death bubble to kill the troll*
you can't do the death buble thing
Only Skul and Mel can do that
Mmmm... Well, I know your name, so I don't really know...
Flame, I seem like a Sarah?
I'm Darquesse; I'll do what I want.
*covers the troll in mud and death bubble kills it*
So, nobody, where are you from?
*kicks his broken leg which is in an awkard position*
Not really, it's hard when I know your name.
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