- Sit down at desk.
- Open Word document.
- Look at blank page.
- Become anxious.
- Decide that the problem is the font.
- Change font.
- Be much happier.
- Look at blank page.
- Make cup of tea/coffee.
- Drink tea/coffee while looking at blank page.
- Do not check Twitter/email/Facebook/Tumblr.
- Check them a little.
- Take a break.
- Sit back down.
- Write something.
- Change font.
- Be much happier.
- Take out phone in case someone wants to ring you.
- Do not play Angry Birds.
- Do not play it.
- Play it a little.
- Put phone away.
- Delete what you have written.
- Write something else.
- Read back over it.
- Shrug. Decide to fix it in the rewrite.
- Congratulations! You've started the book!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
How To Write Books Good, Part 3
Beginning the book:
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«Oldest ‹Older 3001 – 3200 of 4873 Newer› Newest»*She suddenly realizes she's not dressed to crash a wedding, unless it's really really casual*
*Looks around to see what sort of styles the other guests are wearing, then quickly ducks out of sight*
Sure. Course. Why wouldn't it be.
*breathes*
Not like I have many enemies who would love to ruin this and many secrets which would screw this up no sir-ree.
*walks out of the forest to the lake*
Sil2: serrated.
Right..Okay..Soph..Dug...
*nods*
Go a bit after me..I think...
Really. You also have a ton of friends who would kill anyone who tried anything.
(Who invited Erica?!)
*sees Sil, his heart skips a beat or two*
*walks behind Sil, doing whatever bridesmaids do*
*walks through the portal* So I am walking after you?
(The officiant, groom and best man take their places to the right of the altar, usually entering through a side door, and face the guests.
Groomsmen can either take their places with the groom and best man or escort the bridesmaids down the aisle (bridesmaid on the left, groomsman on the right). If they escort the bridesmaids, they can either walk with them from the back of the ceremony site or start with the groom and meet them halfway down the aisle, escorting them the rest of the way. When they arrive at the altar, they turn to face the guests.
Bridesmaids enter through the back of the ceremony site, either alone or with the groomsmed
The maid or matron of honor is the last of the bride’s attendants to walk down the aisle
The ring bearer walks in next.
The flower girl walks in just before the bride.
Last to come down the aisle is the bride, who traditionally walks on her escort’s left arm.)
(Oops.)
Dug, Soph before me..
*bites her lip*
Hey Soph..Will you be my maid of honour?
(Am I in time for the wedding?
I would've been on sooner but hey the battlefield called...)
(The groomsman couldn't make it)
What, exactly, is a maid of honour?
It's more important than the bridesmaids and less important than the brides...please Soph..
*begs with her eyes*
It would've been chi but..yeah...
Ok
*enters and walks as explained above*
*jag and Viv walk to their seats*
Ready?
(Um, when it's time)
(If we don't hurry up then I'll be gone to dinner)
(It looks like I've made it by the skin of my teeth.... So hey... Yeah )
*sighs* Fine. I'm already wearing a damn dress so I might as go and be a maid of honour too.
Thanks Soph
*hugs her quickly*
Right okay walk time..
For me?
Yes. Then I'll be behind you.
Papa: *sighs and clears his throat behind Sil*
I made it..
I see. *frowns at Silente's father* I thought you were... *shakes her head and walks*
Hey! Merry Christmas Eve my friends!
*remembers that it isn't Christmas Eve for most of you yet*
Well, Merry Christmas Eve for you tomorrow then :P
*is walking a little ahead of Sophia*
(Hello, Sapphire.)
(SAPH! :D :D :D :D)
Hello Sapphire!
*loops her arm through her father's and waits 5 steps before following, nervous, glad for the veil*
Papa: *places Sil's hand in Viv's when they get there*
Official: Dearly beloved. We are here today to join this..*looks at Sil* ...woman, to this man. If anyone knows of any reason why this marriage should not go forth, speak now, or forever hold your peace.
*watches Sil walk by*
Wow.
Ignore that
*squeezes Sil's hand*
*stands and watches, smiling*
(I am here! )
Liliana: *thinks for a moment, tilting her head, before standing up* Actually, I have a poem I would like to read.
*smiles and squeezes his hand back*
*looks over at Liliana, her eyes narrowing when she see who it is*
*flinches, turning to look at Lil*
This isn't the time for poetry Lil.
Chloeeeee! *braces for the glomp* )
*turns to look at Liliana.*
(rhossssss! *glomps*)
SAPH!!! :)
*watches*
*the babies are asleep*
And of course my internet would crash right then.
*sneaks to the back of the crowd and watches, a small smile on her face*
(Have been watching the wedding. Have been interesting. Had nothing to contribute. Didn't comment. Still watching. If I appear to be ignoring you, it isn't out of lack of interesting. :P)
*interested
*interest
Although of course, I am always interesting. C:
Liliana: I entirely disagree. This is definitely the time for poetry.
*clears her throat*
"Twas some nights before Christmas, when all through the castle,
The crack of a whip could be heard, hardly a pleasant tassel,
So whilst Silente was having nights hardly painless,
She was cheating on her fiancé Vivanus.
The women were nestled all snug in their bed,
Dreams of romantic encounters running through their heads,
As the little vampire had been committing adultery,
That is all I can say concerning Silente.
That is indeed why this wedding should stop,
As I fear our little vampire may be in for the chop.
And I doubt Vivanus would want a wife,
Who has been leading a cheating double life."
(*huggles everyone who just joined*)
*is glomped and holds Chlo in a huggle* hey! How be you?! )
*her eyes widen*
Sil?
She's lying right?!
*gapes at Lil, shock and horror written across her face*
(I'm okay
You?)
( . . .
Well.
O_O
Um.
Well.)
*gasps*
*head whips back around*
What is she talking about?
(XD and this is why you don't have a blogland marriage! Still, most go well..)
As interesting as this is, my internet appears to be waging war on me. I think I'll take my leave for now :(
(Most go well? Wtf? :P
Damn, this is definitely one of my favourite Blogland weddings on the emotional interest front.
*snuggles down in duvet and continues reading*)
*still staring at Lil*
*looks quickly to Viv, mouth snapping shut*
She's lying!
(Fours, Saph! :( *hugs*)
Liliana: Of course, when I said "hardly a pleasant tassel", that is a matter of opinion.
*frowns slightly* What is everyone looking at? Have you never seen someone break up a wedding via the means of poetry before?
(I'm alright thank you )
Gar: *is slightly surprised* well didn't see that one coming....
Taw: *shushes Gar*
(Aw, bye Saph!)
Jag: Ms. Liliana, your claims are very over the top. Do you have any proof?
Why is that, Star?
Liliana: I am not lying. Actually, I rather wish I was, given the look on everyone's faces. And I rather think the angel whom I and Silente spent several nights with would also disagree on the whole "I'm lying" part. And, indeed, would the angel's mother, who was aware of the situation.
*tilts her head at Vivanus* Did Silente never tell you about her love of whips?
Sil, why is she saying this?
*looks Sil in the eye*
*glances at Sil uncertainty then glares at Liliana*
(What a beautiful wedding! What a beautiful wedding," says a bridesmaid to the waiter,
"And, yes, but what a shame, what a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore.)
*blushes and grits her teeth*
She's. Lying..
(Why is what, Alastair?)
(Love of whips XD)
(I wuvs that so g XD)
*can't look Viv in the eye*
Liliana: Please, Silente, would you stop accusing me of lying? Surely this will be hurting your darling Bethany?
(I honestly have no idea why Silente is trying to make the wedding go on.
She's quite clearly not in an awfully happy relationship with Viv. I think marrying him would only worsen things.)
No.. Sil..
*lets go of Sil's hand*
*strides towards Liliana.
You and your lies are no longer welcome here.
*winces at the part about Bethany*
I never..I-I..
*coughs* awkward
Annabelle: *clutches Cole's hand, whispering*
Do you think she's telling the truth?
*Jag steps in front of Viv, calmy putting a hand on Liliana's shoulder*
Please leave if you cannot provide proof.
Gar: *just watches the drama and smiles* I always knew there something fishy about Sil....
(Garrett did have his suspicions - Rhos)
(Hell.
No.
Sil can NOT end up marrying Viv anyway. BAD IDEA.)
(Star, remember the last Vivilente break up?)
Cole: *stiffens and whispers back+ she's lying
Liliana: *tilts her head* In my defence, I can see why. I will hold my hands up and admit it was my fault why Bethany and Silente got together in the first place. They wanted my help. I wanted some fun. I made Silente and Bethany kiss. Then the next thing I know they're in a relationship and we're all in a bed together. Strange how things turn out, right?
(@Viv: Nooooo. Was I there then?
(I left for a few weeks).
Also, my memory sucks.)
Taw: oh did you now?
Why do you think it is emotionally interesting, Star?
*Tanya gets out of med-bay and charges towards Sil*
*she stands between Lil and Sil*
Gar, shut up. Liliana's lying. Sil didn't cheat on Viv.
*but she sounds like she's trying to convince herself*
*looks around, not Sure what people are thinking, terrified of Viv getting hurt*
*she remembers what happened last time*
(A few forests got demolished.)
Jag: *leads Liliana to the back* leave.
Viv: *leans against a tree, shellshocked*
*blinks*
*one tear*
Liliana: Will people please stop accusing me of lying? In fact... *pauses for a moment, lowering the back of her dress slightly, showing the wound from a whip* I believe that is Silente's handiwork. Unfortunately, the only other person involved in the situation - Bethany - has died. However, I believe that Silente and Bethany are still in contact with one another.
*winces at the whip cut still on Lil's back*
*damn*
*she thought that had been fixed*
Viv..
(@Alastair: Because . . . it . . . is?)
You lied to me.
*looks at Sil*
I thought you said you'd tell him...
No..I-I Never..I. didn't...I-I..Viv..
Chris: *watches from afar*
Felix: *mutters* are all weddings like this ?
*flinches at Tanya's words*
You could have told me, but you lied
Liliana: *tilts her head* So has everyone got over the fact Silente has slept with the daughter of the goddess of death and the daughter of the goddess of life, light and creation simultaneously?
I expected a more analytical answer from you, Star.
As far as Vivanus and Silente are concerned, the fact that a few forests were destroyed last time does not mean that marrying someone you've cheated on and don't love is the right thing. Silente has made her choice already, and should've considered the consequences then.
Annabelle: Oh my..Do you think...she actually did? Cheat on him?
James: *smirks happily*
*Jag takes the air out of Liliana's lungs*
No.
You cheated, you lied to him, you broke a promise to me... did she corrupt you or were you always like this?
Cole: I don't know... *hesitates* *realizes that Sil probably did*
Viv I didn't..
*sinks to the ground*
No, no, no.
Gar: I did, but that's just me and my suspicions are unfounded, I think....
And Dug, I will not shush... Freedom of speech!
Taw: *sighs* don't stir
*backs away slightly, looking around desperately for someone who isn't disgusted at her*
Liliana: *turns to Jag, raising her hand* *her hand glows purple and Jag begins to feel all the pain they have ever caused others - physically and emotionally*
Didn't what?
Sil? *tilts head*
Viv..please...I-I can..explain..
Gar: I'm not...
Vik *who's just turned up* *whispers* what's happened?
*meets Sil's gaze*
Why.
I have a solution!
*walks towards Sil trying to carry three babies* Sil .. You're telling the truth aren't you *gives her a desperate look*
(Oh, sorry.
Well. There's lots of complex, intense emotions in the roleplay right now. That makes it /emotionally interesting/, in my books.)
Alys: s sil c cheated
Taw: sure...
Jag: *a lot of pain*
*throws Liliana into a tree*
*sends fireballs into her face*
*a knife appears in Viv's hand*
(*is unsure exactly how one would go about holding three babies unless one had a baby carrier etc.* *doesn't imagine it can be very safe*)
*looks at Viv*
*pales*
Viv...put the knife down...
*watches the knife in Viv's hand nervously*
Liliana: *dodges the fireballs and raises her hand, chains wrapping around Jag's hands and feet and pulling tight* Please cease your violence. I have done nothing wrong. I am being a good friend and keeping Silente loyal to her girlfriend, Bethany.
(Inky has a baby carrier
I should write things more clearly ^.^)
*looks at Inky*
*opens her mouth to make excuses*
*closes it and her eyes, shaking her head slightly*
(@Inky: Ahhh, I see. :) That would make it do-able then, I guess. :))
*looks at the knife in his hand*
*looks at Sil*
Tell me the truth, now.
Gar: I'm serious *nods*
Vik: Well... *descends into silence*
Viv..put the knife away..please..
*screams, transforming into a vampire*
I have had it with you, Silente!
*leaps at Liliana, slashing away with her claws and trying to bite Lil's head off*
(Aye ^,^)
*ears lowrr* oh my... But Still!
*shouts* everyone calm! I'm sure if we talk this through then minimal damage will be done!!!
*Jag wraps the chains around her throat and pulls*
Then you have misplaced her loyalty.
*teleports himself as a crow into a nearby tree, to watch*
TELL ME THE TRUTH!
("As far as Vivanus and Silente are concerned, the fact that a few forests were destroyed last time does not mean that marrying someone you've cheated on and don't love is the right thing."
I think that the fact a few forests were destroyed last time makes it LESS of the right thing . . . ? Like . . . you shouldn't feel pressured to stay in a relationship due to the threat of destruction.)
Taw: okay
Alys: *clings into Vik* t this I is m making m me nervous...
*takes a small step towards Viv, unsure what he plans to do with the knife*
(Damn.
This is getting violent. O_O
I think most Bloglandiansare pretty screwed-up.)
Liliana: *grasps Anita's hands and slams her knee into her stomach, before backhanding her face with enough force to send her flying into a tree* *sighs and shakes her head* Pathetic creature, please stop attempting to kill me.
*ignores Dugglyn*
Sil.
I'm sorry! I-I..
*looks at Lil*
She's right..
Indeed, Star.
Oh. Wow. Okay.
Everyone calm! Can't we all discuss this over some tea?
*drops the knife*
*his eyes glaze over, his face turns white*
at least you told the truth.
Liliana: Tea? Finally, someone speaking sense.
(Ahem, Liliana has chains choking her...)
Viv?
*looks at him uncertaintly*
Dont..just calm down..Dont b-break anything..
Gar: Stay here, I'm going to try calm things down *shadow walks to Viv and Sil*
Vik: Its okay Alys, I'm here
*growls*
*sets herself on fire, melting away everything around her - trees, grass, birds, only the charred remnants of what once was remain*
*motions for huge bursts of fire towards Lil, vaporising everything in their path*
YOU RUINED MY BEST FRIEND'S LIFE! DIE, YOU PATHETIC BITCH!
(I've decided I'm not fond of Anita.)
(Apologies, Vivanus, I missed that.)
Liliana: *twists the chain from around her neck and fires a pulse of black energy from her hand at Jag*
(It's not Anita. It's Tanya. I'll change the name back now.)
Alys: *clings to him still* o okay
Taw:; Kay
Liliana: *turns her palms towards the fire, firing beams of black energy from her hands, holding the fire back*
*Tanya
sorry.
*the black energy bounces off of Jag and hits Liliana in the head*
*jag continues to choke her*
I won't break anything.
*picks up the knife and other bits of metal*
You're doing the breaking right now.
(Is Sil here?)
*screams * everyone stop! *howls*
(Sil is here.)
*winces*
Viv..I'm sorry...
*collects a huge pile of metal*
Sil, I don't know what you think about me. What am I too you?
*takes another step towards Viv*
Viv.. put down the knife please..
*to
*to
Liliana: *vanishes in a flash of black, reappearing beside Silente* Your friends are rather rude.
Dugg, please, that's not what the knife is for.
You..you're...
*sighs*
I used to know Viv...
*leads the fire into the ground*
*the ground beneath Lil explodes into a violent display of flames*
*the fire is everywhere*
*Tanya stalks through the fire and punches Lil very hard in the face*
You had no right, bitch!
Gar: Viv! just put the knife (and other things) down... This will only end badly if you don't
Vik: *hugs Alys* I promise you nothing bad is going to happen to you.
*growls at Lil*
Go home to your damn castle.
(I bet Jeremy Kyle could sort this out)
*melts the metal slowly*
And now?
Then what's it for?
(Lil had EVERY right! Wtf??? Can't anyone see that Liliana did what was best for Sil, Beth and Viv????? -_- *has no idea why Tanya is mad*)
Alys: *hugs*
It's to make a statue. One last time.
*watches the metal nervously*
*swallows*
A-and now..I.. I dont...know...anymore...
Ok.
*softly to Viv*
I'm sorry. I had no idea..
Did you think that *spits the word* Bethany would tell you?
(Oh yeah, because making someone choose between torture and cheating IS A GOOD AND REASONABLE THING THAT WE SHOULD ALL DO
YOU DON'T EVEN DO SEX OR TORTURE, STAR!)
Chris: *decides to intervene*
*starts playing his fiddle and traps Viv in a bubble of water from the air before he does something*
Liliana: *hisses in pain and encases herself in black energy before detonating it - sending Tanya flying into the lake as well as extinguishing the flames*
Gar *backs off a little*
Vik: *smiles and continues hugging*
(I fully agree with you Chlo)
Then you're just like me.
Alys: y you're a soft... *huggles*
Jag: EVERYONE STOP!
*stops*
*notices the water*
Grr.
*dematerializes to avoid the fire, and shifts into himself, landing on the ground* Silente did this herself, Tanya. Now she has to deal with the consequences.
(Thanks darling ^.^)
*winces*
I was lonely Viv! I needed you and...you weren't there..
*louder*
So yes! I did what Liliana claims.
*looks at Viv*
But that doesn't mean I'm not sorry..
*takes a step towards him*
This..was never my intention...
Chris: *continues*
*to jag* nobody listens *soghs *
(WTF TIA HOW IS THAT LILIANA'S FAULT.)
Viv: You have a ring for a reason. The diamonds. I would have been there.
It doesn't mean that you are sorry either. Oh, were you going to tell me afterwards?!?
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