- 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
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I was an accident but I ended up okay -I think
However some kids aren't so lucky and I wish they have an alright Christmas)
Felix: *runs and tackles Vel from behind* don't trust her !
Taw : *smiles and kisses his chest*
Alys: t thanks
I think it's a fair argument Star. Though most real life problems are not taken as seriously here because it's not real life, it's just fun.
Au revoir, A
Liliana: *catches up to her again* His death was unavoidable.
Bethany: ... Please come and visit me?
Velvet: Get off me or I'll scream! *kicks Felix*
(I think we are too young to realise how serious having a kid is
We get more aware when we get older
I think we are too young to be thinking of kids yet ^,*)
Felix: *grunts* she has influenced you! I loves you Velvet! I want no one else!
(I somewhat disagree with the way some people on here treat their children.)
('m back, for a bit.)
(Welcomes Blakes!)
(Hello, Blake.)
Gar: *smiles with enjoyment* awww *kisses her neck*
Vik tis okay *smiles*
W: *returns with the wine* there we go Sir
Vik thank you *gives the waiter another tip*
Would you like a glass Alys?
(Chloe you've turned out amazingz! )
Taw: *smiles* mmmm
Alys : o okay
(Awww thanks babe ^.^)
Velvet: HELP, SOMEONE PLEASE! *starts screaming and continues to kick and hit Felix*
(Got to go eat, back in ten!)
Unavoidable?! Lil his death was easily avoidable. But we both screwed up, and now, now its too late. Leave. Me. Alone.
No Beth. Phaestra should be with you again by now. Hug her for a bit.
Welcome back Blake. Nice to meet you
(Kay Vel *.^)
Felix: please Vel! *pleads and doesn't let go* listen to me...
See you soon Velvet.
*Anita shows up next to Felix and Velv*
Leave her alone. She doesn't want you.
Felix: *looks at anitA* she's been put under a trance! She doesn't know the truth !
(And you, Audra.)
*Pokes his head out of Felix's shadow*
Ello, thought I heard someone screaming. Which is pretty impressive considering I was in what you could venture to call a different dimension.
Felix: hey...Vel thinks that I dot loe her... That bitch Kayleigh put her under a trance ...
Liliana: He would have done the same when he would have found out the truth anyway.
Bethany: I want to hug you... Please...
(Yes, you are awesome, Chloe. :)
@Sophia: Me too. :/
@Audra: a) Fictional people are people too.
b) the fun of it, for me as a mostly-spectator, is the emotions, the moral debates and the judging of characters. :P
c) it's a serious issue. It should be taken seriously. Inky says we're 'too young' - if we're 'too young', then we're young enough that we need to be educated and taught the correct way to think about these things WHILST we're young, so we can learn.
@Inky: Yeah. I think I agree. :)
However, we NEED to think of kids in a serious manner, because like it or not, we're not too young to have kids, so we need to be responsible and stuffs because some people our age do end up having kids. Um. This paragraph is not talking to anyone in particular. It's just pointing out a point. :P
Welcome back Blake)
(and i agree with you Chlo being our age we see the world as young peeps and we just want to get out there! But as we get older we understand how life works more )
And Tis okay sugar *smiles* and just for the record, babe was a pig)
Gar: *continues kissing and moves up to her jawline slowly*
Vik: *pours alys and himself a glass of wine* there we go *smiles*
No. He wouldn't.
Okay..
. . .
I like to think I see the world as a mature person . . . ? I have never wanted to GET OUT THERE, and I think that just because I happen to be sixteen doesn't mean, but default, that I understand how life works better than people older than me.
Then again. I'm a naturally arrogant person. I'm bound to believe I'm more mature than I am.
(Thanks Star ^.^)
Alys: t thanks
Taw / *moans*
Excuse me, but you are being rude and stalking my friend. I'll take her word over yours, stranger.
*faces Velv*
Do you want him to leave you alone, Velv?
*'get out there'
The capitals sounded too agressive, sorry. :P
UGH I'M GETTING TIRED MY BRAIN IS FRYING SORRY
in general, I agree with you, Gar. Although our age doesn't mean our views are worth nothing and I believe we can have opinions andare mature enough to know about things, I do think that, yeah, most people aren't adults and do see the world as young people.
( Listen)
I think I may have to drift out because being stuck in debating-mode is just making me into an argument-provoking idiot. :P
Felix: I'm her boyfriend!
(*huggles Star*)
Liliana: He would. I can promise you that he would.
Bethany: So can I bring you?
*huggles Inky back :)*
He wouldn't have Lil.
Yes
Gar: *continues doing his work*
Vik: Your most welcome *drinks*
(Star *hugs* your not provoking arguments, you are making completely valid points)
(*smiles* )
yes, I agree Star. I'm just thinking that because it doesn't effect the author directly and they don't have to face the consequences it's treated lightly.
Not trying to offend people :)
Taw: ready?
Alys : *drinks and winces*
Gar: Damn right I am *smiles*
*skips all r rated stuff*
Vik: You don't like it?
Taw: *lays head on his chest*
Alys: I like it...j just a so sharp...
(And, I'm back)
Silver bells, silver bells!
Ah, hello Edward! How are you on this fine day?
(I am good thank you Dugg, you?)
@Gar: Yes, but you and Inky are really awesome and I'm just being horrible to you for no reason. :P
Okay.
I'm treading carefullyer with my words now. :P
@Audra: I agree with that.
It's a bit like how I can critically judge characters as I have no social obligation to be nice to them, and when they hit hard times, I have no social obligation to show respect or feel bad for them, so I don't talk about them/act around them nearly as conscientiously I would about/around 'real' people whose lives I could impact.
(welcomes Jack!
you are awesome Star ^^ and my oldest Blog friend ^^)
Liliana: I have to say, it is hardly your fault he killed himself. He is rather stupid for doing so.
Bethany: *Silente vanishes in a gold flash and reappears beside her* *hugs her tightly*
*stands in the hug, then hugs Beth back*
(Thank ye Chloe)
@Inky: Oh yeah, I am. O_O
Oh yeah. O_O
WE ARE ALL AWESOME
NEVER FEAR/
*throws confetti*
:)
Gar: *smiles* that was fun....
Vik: I can see where you're coming from *smiles*
W: *brings the food over and deals it out accordingly*
Vik: Thank you and a tip: Polish your shoes
(Welcome back Ed)
(Star as Chloe said, you are awesome! And you're not being horrible in anyway, you are just being you! )
(you are Star ^^ better believe it *does a naruto impression*
tis okay Jackie ^^)
@Gar: Generally, being oneself requires one to be horrible. :)
And you are awesome too, and I would rather not be horrible to you, if I can help it. I can make valid points without being horrible, and I won't spontaneously combust if I don't make valid points. :P
*I DON'T WATCH NARUTO :O*
Bethany: *kisses her gently* Are you alright?
Taw: *smiles* yes
Alys: *smiles* t thnank you
(naruto is good ^^)
*kisses her gently back*
No..
*pulls her close*
(I don't watch a lot of good things, I'm afraid. :P)
(I mean
I don't watch a lot of things that are good
not
I watch bad things
I don't watch MANY ANY things. O_O)
(Bye)
Bethany: I saw what happened... I'm sorry...
(I will be back soon.)
(well i9ve stopped watching naruto after a while because they kill one of my favourite characters off...I just...cant put myself through that...)
Gar: How do you feel? *smiles some more*
Vik: No probs *smiles and starts eating*
(Thank you and awww that's how you don't want to be horrible and just foe the record, you aren't horrible and is that even possible, to spontaneously combust? )
(byii Jack)
It's not your fault Beth..
Taw: *snuggles* good *smiles*
Alys: *picks up burger an d studies it before eating*
@Gar: @spontaneous combustion: I . . . never thought of that . . . O_O
Damn. O_O
Also, everyone is horrible is some ways. If I were not horrible, I would not be a person. I am a person, therefore I am horrible. :P
@Inky: :/ I understand.
However, when a fictional character dies, it's okay, because you can watch them in old episodes again and again and again, and so they never really cease to be alive, not really. :)
Sorry I disappeared, my dad said 'no more blogging' So I had to go upstairs 'to read' :)
*does not bother reading past comments at this moment because she is in a right foul mood*
And it's my own bloody fault.
*is being odd with her choice of words*
*hits her forehead repeatedly with her fists*
And here's another question Star, if it was possible to do, what colour would the fire be? And gold point *nods* (about being horrible and human and ham!) )
Gar: *snuggles* good, *grins* that was really fun.....
Vik *smiles and continues eating*
*in between mouthfuls* that's what a burger looks like...
Lavender, are you ok?
*hugs*
(I know...I think im too scared to cry)
[Insert inspirational words of love and friendship]
*hugs everyone gently*
*sits back in the corner*
Taw: yes *grins* been a while
Alys: I interesting *continues eating*
(*huggles Lav tightly*)
(@Rhos Tanya did it. So it's a thing.
Also
Something something piña coladas...
Something something bananas...)
(Hello, El...
I can pre-order the DVD?)
. . . Lav . . . ?
@Gar: *points towards Tanya C:*
Gar: It has been, but we've a reason for that *smiles*
Vik: So you like it?
(*hugs Jai and Hope*)
(*then Hugs Chlo*)
Hello Elleni.
and I know. It's almost funny.
*hugs Silente*
*inserts true friends are like chestnuts, always there for you*
*nods at inspirational quote*
(Hey El! how art thou?
*huggles Silly tightly*)
*hugs Silente :)*
(Tia and Star, but this is the blog though, but you both do have a point it is possible *nods*
If I ever do it, I want the flames to be green because why not! Its green fire! )
No, I am not okay. I mean, I know it's not anyone's job to wake me up in the mornings, but I have such a hard time getting up early that people would have to, but now I moved into a different room where no one even cares if I wake up late and miss somethjnf kinda important.
Not to mention that they turn off my alarm before I can even hear it so I can't even wake up to that either!
And it's my own fault for staying up late, but I just-
Ugh! If they could just try a little, it would be a big help! But I know they shouldn't have to, because I'm 18 and should be responsible for getting my own butt up in the morning!
*smacks her head into a wall, realizes that hurts more than hitting her head with her fists and rubs the red mark forming on her forehead*
(True friends are like stars.
They don't ruin your wedding and then pat themselves on the back for it.)
@Gar: I don't want to ever do it! :P
@Lav: :O
:(
*hugs*
Don't you have an alarm setting on your iPhone or soemthing . . . ? and put your headphones in.
My friend sets about ten alarms, one every ten minutes or so, to ensure she gets up in the mornings. :)
(aww Lav *huggles tightly*)
*iPod
*whatever
@Tia: That wedding needed to be ruined. -_-
(You sound like me... it helps if you have a reason to get up in the morning. A genuine reason.
Also check for depression.
Also *hugs*)
(@Star There is stopped and there is ruined.
And this one was ruined.)
Yeah, Star, but people are getting annoyed at having to listen to it so often because I can't even hear it, I'm that deep asleep, so they turn it off anyway!
I was half an hour late this morning!
*sinks into a sitting position with her legs are tucked close to her body and her arms wrapped around her legs*
*rests her head on her knees*
*hugs Hope* )
Star, I don't want to either... I like living, too much but if it did happen then the fire has to be green)
*hugs Lavender*
It IS a genuine reason...
But I just CAN'T wake up without help!
I'm such an irresponsible-
*can't even find the word to describe her*
(*hugs Hope*)
I dedicate to Chloe.
Who is amazing.
(...im not that great
but hear hear)
I don't think it's depression... It's just that I'm busy in the day so I get tired, stay up kinda late, and have to get up at around 5:30 in the morning...
Which doesn't really happen anyway, I actually get up later than that because stuff.
*wants to hit something other than herself now just to get out some frustration*
*mutters instead*
My own bloody fault...
Nice ded, Tia.
You are too amazing, Chloe.
And I'm going to have to go soon...
Hear hear and Chlo, you're right you're not that great.....
You're greater!
You're the Greatest!
Uh, that too was supposed to have only one O I think...
I don't think you CAN be TOO amazing. A lot, or so much, but never too much.
(thanks guys *huggles*
*sighs* I was nominated to pst my first profile pic on facebook and im having a comment debate about if I was cute or not and this girl was like 'you haven't changed at all')
*is going to shut up now*
I have a really bad way with words.
*shuts up*
(I have to go to bed now
nos da my lovelies ^^)
*has to go but hopes to be back soon*
*poofs*
Good night!
(*huggles Chlo tightly* Tis okay its what I'm here to do (and everyone else helps me do! )
(That may sound self-absorbed but its not intended that way....)
And Chlo my emails are complaining about the number of emails I'm getting from facebook (it notifies me everytime there is a comment so I just delete them because facebook doesn't interest me enough to bother reading them.... )
Bethany: When you go back... Tell them it is. Tell them I had you and Liliana under my control when we... *sighs* Tell them I made Liliana ruin the wedding. They will be dead before I come back alive, anyway. Just blame me. Tell them it was an elaborate plot, nothing more.
Nos da Chlo! )
Goodbye Hope! )
*realizes my phone is slow at posting comments....*
Beth..no!
*hugs her tightly*
No. I'm not saying that. And I'm not going back.
Bethany: *hugs her tightly back* I am able to create an image of myself for a few minutes every day in another realm. So if you do not tell them, I will. I cannot allow people to think like that about you.
No Beth. Don't. I'm not going back so there's no need to do that. Its fine.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aosSYY-50rs
Best Christmas song!
Bethany: There is a need to do that, regardless of whether you return or not. *kisses her gently, cuddling her* I may get some fashion tips from Liliana for the image.
*kisses her gently back*
Please Beth..don't...
Bethany: It isn't up for discussion. Sorry. *hugs her tightly* I love you.
Hmm...
I might do an all-nighter tonight.
Watch your rp'ing (reaping? I'm calling it that now.)
Maybe go distant and watch a film.
I asked my friend for a good film. Frozen...
I don't know about Frozen.
...
*sighs*
I think I'll read a book. Maybe find something new on Amazon.)
*is back*
*sighs and just watches whatever's going on*
(Hello, Hope. What are you up to?)
*hugs her tightly back*
I love you too but..please Beth? I didn't..go back in time to fix..to reverse your death..I compromised... please compromise for me? This once?
(@Kas frozen is good..
*hugs Lavender*)
(Yeah, you said.)
*agrees with Sil about Frozen*
*is doing nothing... reading comments*
*realizes she hasn't wrapped her presents yet*
*is too lazy and will do it before tomorrow*
(@Kas as is tangled.
If you want books Shadow and Bone is good.)
(Make sure not to leave it till last minute lavender.)
Bethany: *shakes her head* I am sorry. But I have to. *pauses* One moment. *she glows gold for a moment before her hair changes from blonde to black, her lips become covered in black lipstick and her teeth elongate into fangs* *her armour, meanwhile, becomes a black leather dress, and her wings change from their usual white feathers to black and leathery* What do you think?
*steps away, staring*
No..change b-back..please..
("This is glorious sweeping fantasy and the romance to end all romances."
Thanks, Jai. I'm not in the mood for this, but still, thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out in a few days maybe.)
(Okay Kas.. I'm sorry..)
Bethany: *glows gold again and reverts to her usual appearance* Which means that it is suitable for the announcement? *hugs her tightly, wrapping her wings around her*
*nods at Sil*
(*nods back at Lavender*
*should probably take her own advice*)
*hugs her tightly back, shaking slightly*
Beth don't..
Bethany: I do not know why you're so against it. It will help you, and I will not gain or lose anything. Why would I care about the opinions of people I've never met?
I don't..want them to hate you..or think of you as a demon..You aren't like that..
*thinks*
And Liliana already called you an angel..she'd never play along..
(@Beth Well maybe you should try giving a shit about Silente, and what she wants.)
Bethany: I know I'm not. But they can think I am.
She would not have to. I will have simply pulverised her mind into thinking that I am good. And perhaps I will tell them of my true parentage, which will also help convincing them.
No Beth..
*steps away slightly, looking her in the eye*
If you do I'll convince them all otherwise..
*is reading past comments now*
*love Wicked*
*and Frozen*
*thinks it's awesome that Idina Menzel played lead for both*
(It is awesome. Frozen and Wicked are awesome.)
Bethany: In which case I will be controlling your mind, also. Look, Silente, listen. I love you. And I want to help you - and this will help you. I'm sorry if you don't want me to, but... It's something I have to do.
(Beth, if you think love is the thing you do where you use mind control on the other person to have your way, you are fucked up.)
*frowns*
You cant control my mind..I love you too but..I can't let you do this..
(Gah! *growls*
I'm sorry.)
(She is incapable of controlling minds, Tia. Perhaps it would be wise to read before making comments.)
*hugs Tia*
*just hugs*
*is going to skip the wedding part*
(It's probably wise you skip the wedding..)
Bethany: I know I can't control your mind. I would never control your mind. But they do not know that. They do not know me. And I do not know them. Nor do I care what they think. But you do. I know you do. And I do not want them to think badly of you. I want, and I need, to do this.
Beth..I don't care what they think..whatever it is I'm sure they've thought worse before...they get over it..
(Oh, ok.
I'll try reading the comments. But only if you agree to read comments occasionally.
Read this comment to agree.)
*huggles Tia* -Zaf
*hugs a hello to Zaf*
(*acknowledges Hope and Zafira*)
*cuddles a gerbil* -Zaf
(Hello Zaf.)
Bethany: I don't care about them. I care about you. I don't care whether they've thought worse, seen worse or even done worse. It is you who I'm interested in, and you who I'm worried about. Just trust me, this will help you.
*thinks that Sil should really have just told Viv the truth when he first came on*
*decides to stop thinking before she causes something*
(She should have lavender. You're quite right.)
Beth..please? I-Ill beg if I have to..
Bethany: How about this - I'll do it, and if it does not change the way they see you I will show them what I actually look like and apologise?
*shakes head*
No..that'd make it worse..You promised no more lies..
Bethany: To you... Don't consider it lying. Consider it acting. They will not be seeing me. They will be seeing someone who happens to have the same first name as me.
I..Beth please..dont make me beg..You know I don't like it..
(*looking at the stats for the BTG blog* :)
Bethany: Just please... Let me try?
*shakes head*
I cant let you do that. I have to live with the consequences that I made. Its worth it, for you.
Bethany: But you have me anyway. You do not have to give up anything for me. I am wanting to help you.
And I'm wanting to help you..
Hello, I couldn't help reading that wedding thing, and even though I don't know much that's going on, I have to say that Liliana should never have interfered with Sil's engagement in the first place and Sil should really have known better.
I'm also starting to think that Sophia is turning out just like Dragona, and I'm really not trying to be offensive, but this is what I notice. Liliana should not have been created and Sil and Soph should have completely known better!
AND, while I'm at it, Sil should have just TOLD Viv the truth in the first place like she'd promised Tanya.
I'm just really disappointed in you guys. Really. I'm sorry if I've hurt any feelings, but that just needs to be said. And NO ONE should have THAT much power.
Good bye.
(Hi/bye Scarlet!)
Wow... Okay, THAT was kinda harsh...
...
...
Sorry...
(I fail to see how any of that needed to be said, actually. From the parts which seemed completely irrelevant/nonsensical to the parts which have already been said before, there was nothing which actually needed to be said whatsoever.)
Bethany: I don't need help. You do.
No I don't Beth.
Bethany: You do! I saw what happened.
Beth please..Nothing happened that you need to fix..over time they'll forgive me..
Bethany: I want to fix it. Just give me a chance?
(From Be The Glue to you)
*sighs*
*quietly*
Okay..if Phae says it's okay.
Bethany: Thank you. *hugs her tightly* You won't regret it.
*hugs her tightly back*
You have to convince your mother first..
Bethany: Should I call her?
Yes..
Phaestra: *appears in a flash of light which solidifies into her form*
Bethany: Mother, I have had an idea...
*shifts slightly, taking Beth's hand*
This is her idea...not mine...
Phaestra: What is this idea?
Bethany: I... Thought it would be best for everyone if I would take the blame for what happened.
Phaestra: I will not have the name of my daughter-
Bethany: I know, mother, but it could cease any hostilities and avoid hurt. And they will all be dead by the time I am revived, regardless. Please allow it, mother?
Phaestra: *sighs* I think that Silente should face the consequences of what she has done. But equally, that will spread nothing but hurt, which must be minimised... Although I hate to say it, Bethany, you are making sense.
(Yay! Lying is brilliant! Yay for lying! Woohoo! The truth is hidden forever! No-one will ever find out! Ten points for good guys!)
Merry Christmas, my fine friends.
(Merry Christmas, Clara!)
I presume many things have happened since I've been gone. I feel a little bad, but not very, because my Christmas season has been thoroughly pleasant. SKULDUGGERY Pleasant, if you will.
*looks at Tia strangely and wonders why he's suddenly saying that*
I think I'm going to head off now guys.
*hugs*
I might not be on later.
*doesn't think saying goodbye is the right way to go*
*wonders what would be*
I love you guys. You're all awesome.
*nods, hugs again, waits a bit, then poofs*
Clara, will you be online tomorrow?
My battery is at 4% and I'd like to talk to you but have to go because battery and time so can we talk tomorrow? (It's midnight)
And great job on the BTG song! :)
Goodnight, Lavender. I'm glad you liked the Be The Glue Christmas song.
I'll probably be on at some point tomorrow, but wether or not we'll be on at the same time, who can say? Such is life.
*poofs back*
Ignore that top line.
*hugs Crow*
*poofs again*
(Good bye, Hope! Have a good day!
2% so good night!)
Mother always told me never to eat singing fruit.
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