- 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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(The post ^^)
*smacks forehead*
Three comments that time.
I would be better if I wasn't so annoyed at my wifi, then again, it's always doing this, so I should probably get used to it.
Feeling physically ill from a mental and emotional issue....
Ah. Yeah, I know.
*grins*
Me too. Even if it's not very helpful. I'm NEVER happy with how my story starts and am ALWAYS rewriting the thing before I even finish everything.
-_-
Maybe I'm meant to be a singer only...
(hey Adra *huggles*
my wifi does that too Olav :/)
(I wish I could sing
there was a lecture today about writing horror, so im writing a random story and ill be posting it)
*hugs Adra and wishes she could say something to help*
Can't wait to read it, Chloe. If you're posting on your own blog, give me the link, please. If it's horror though, I may be a little nervous. But it's you, so I bet it'll be good. :)
(hehe thanks Lav ^^ it wont be like gruesome scary...
Im not that great...)
If it's not going to be THAT scary, then I'll probably like it more. :P
Either way, can't wait to read. :)
Everyone seemed to have disappeared...
*gets a sudden thought*
When are you planning to post the story, Chloe?
(thanks ^^
Well I started writing it today, so I should be able to post it within the next few days ^^
Ill post a link here when its ready ^^)
(Hey Kalli *huggles*)
*starts singing, doesn't remember exactly how the verse goes, but tries anyway*
I can fake a smile...
I can force a laugh...
I can stay awake for days, if that's what you ask
Be your number one
I can do it, I can do it, I can do it...
But I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
These words in my head
Knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
Cause I'm only human...
(I loves that song...)
Thanks, Chloe.
It's okay, Kal. And I'll go take a look.
*goes to email*
Hi Kallie! Hey Lavender! Hello Inky!
Hey Adra *hugs*
Me too.
There was a Frozen music vid with this song. It's amazing.
Hi Octa!
*now she goes to her email*
*wbd*
(hey Octa! how art thou?
And okay kalli! the more the better
Im writing as a hobby, and when I finish a story, im gonna send it off to see if I can get it published)
I am alright.
Trying to do some writing, but it is causing me a bit of frustration.
I left a comment on back to blogland about it.
How are you doing?
(im okay, im trying to write a horror short story)
(WHO LIKES SONIC THE HEDGEHOG?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGfWW3yApoQ&index=58&list=UUrg0uJpuovkcJPpbhMbBkYg)
I DO, BUT ITS TOO LATE TO WATCH RIGHT NOW.
I'll take a look tomorrow, Chloe. :)
Gotta go to bed. Night guys!
(night Lav!)
I remember Alastair when he was cruel......
Pray he stays nice. The things he could do....I doubt Loki, Zan, Thor, and Odin would survive against him....
I mean...He screwed Zaf up enough she is petrified of him, never mind little Alexis....-Zaf
(shite
Rhos, email me if you come on here...please)
(hey Zaf!)
(im going now to think about things)
Hey...sorry msd in Spanish where I think i has a quiz...-Zaf
Night Lavender!
Sorry for disappearing I've been writing.
Would love to read another Twisted Christmas story :)
Me want quiz!
(I know that's you rhos
Email me
Or not
It's up to you
But I'm trying my best from 40+ miles away)
*hugs Pariah*
(I'm not here by the way)
Gar, are you ok?
Hi/Bye Amazinky!
*glares at Dugg*
Did Duggling send you!?
*remembers*
Ah, you're here for human sacrifice. Please, follow me.
(Hello.)
(-curls up-)
(Hello, Silente. *hugs her tightly*)
(-hugs tightly back- hi..)
Here I stand, helpless and left for dead.
Close your eyes, so many days go by.
Easy to find what's wrong, harder to find what's right.
I believe in you, I can show you that I can see right through all your empty lies.
(-hugs Flick-)
Chloe, you are an amazing friend who has always been there for me when I've been feeling awful.
Just know I'm here for you, ok?
See you around, Amazinky.
(Hello Sophia and Sil.)
(-goes to find a seven foot long pole to impale herself on, preferably without becoming a husk-)
(Hello Kallista.)
(I am depressed, yourself?)
(I rather doubt there is a way out, for me. Unfortunately, too much has happened for that. I am not saying that I will not fight against it, it will just be a futile battle. It always has been. *shrugs* It is fine, though. I am used to it.)
(No, I do not celebrate anything. I have no family to celebrate anything with, after all, rendering most things pointless.)
Who are these people at the bridge to meet me? They are the
villagers-----
The rector, the midwife, the sexton, the agent for bees.
In my sleeveless summery dress I have no protection,
And they are all gloved and covered, why did nobody tell me?
They are smiling and taking out veils tacked to ancient hats.
I am nude as a chicken neck, does nobody love me?
Yes, here is the secretary of bees with her white shop smock,
Buttoning the cuffs at my wrists and the slit from my neck to my knees.
Now I am milkweed silk, the bees will not notice.
They will not smell my fear, my fear, my fear.
Now they are giving me a fashionable white straw Italian hat
And a black veil that molds to my face, they are making me one of them.
They are leading me to the shorn grove, the circle of hives.
Is it the hawthorn that smells so sick?
The barren body of hawthorn, etherizing its children.
Is it some operation that is taking place?
It is the surgeon my neighbors are waiting for,
This apparition in a green helmet,
Shining gloves and white suit.
Is it the butcher, the grocer, the postman, someone I know?
I cannot run, I am rooted, and the gorse hurts me
With its yellow purses, its spiky armory.
I could not run without having to run forever.
The white hive is snug as a virgin,
Sealing off her brood cells, her honey, and quietly humming.
I am exhausted, I am exhausted -
Pillar of white in a blackout of knives.
I am the magician's girl who does not flinch.
The villagers are untying their disguises, they are shaking hands.
Whose is that long white box in the grove, what have they accomplished,
--------------- why am I cold.
(Hello, Adrasdos.
Kallista, it is not about me having any kind of disagreement with my family. It is more of a case of them no longer being alive. To me, at least, they died a year ago. To you, it will be closer to a hundred and seventy two years in the future.)
(*shrugs* At least I played a part in the destruction of those responsible. Do you see why I am a moody bitch, now?)
i liked Clockwork Angel.-Zaf
(It seems I disappeared briefly.
Kallista - I am a self-confessed bitch. Really, it is hardly insulting to me.
I have no idea what Clockwork Angel is, Zafira.)
Whoops, I've been here for some time but forgot to comment. Hello, Zafira, Kallista and Sophia.
(Hello, Tia.)
Advanced Battle Plans:
“Let’s see if I have that right, General. When the worm from the apes tells us the snakes are lit up by our horse, we attack.”
(I am no mathematician, but I do not believe Clockwork is a type of angle.)
Hello?
It's dark.
Very dark.
(What do you mean by dark?)
Hi?
Can't stay for long.
*is annoyed at computer testing if I'm a robot*
Of course I'm a robot. What else would I be?
[Tackles Saph]
*flyingtacklehugs Fabi*
Ignore it, Sapphire (Hi!)
I mean it is dark, and I am heading for town.
Ooh, flashy Christmas decorations!
(Hello, Sapphire.)
I AM STILL A ROBOT, YOU SILLY COMPUTER. GET USED TO IT AND STOP MAKING ME TYPE MEANINGLESS NUMBERS.
Hey, Tia! It's not dark here. It's 8AM and I should be cycling, but this is more fun.
Heya Soph! How've you been?
*flyingtacklehugs them both*
(I have been as I always am. Yourself?)
I'm good, thanks :) Trying to use the Theorem of Undying Katherine Predictability.
It isn't quite right... I think I know what I did wrong, but I'm going to have to fiddle with the numbers for a bit.
I have to go, sorry :/ Busy day. See you around, my favourite people!
Bye, Sapphy!
(Goodbye, Sapphire.)
"We have three divisions ready to go, Commander." Anita said, distracting Tanya from her thoughts.
"Any problems?"
"No, Commander."
"Good. Proceed with the plan, Sergeant."
Anita pressed a few buttons, and two timers appeared on the wall, one signifying the return of the Midnight Hotel to Blogland, the other the beginning of the assault.
(I will be back soon.)
Hello? *is totally regretting earlier*
(Rhossie *huggles tightly *)
Chlo Chlo *huggles tightly*
I'm so sorry *buries my face in you*
(You need not to apologise)
But I want too... *nods* )
(*sighs* it's fine *kisses*)
*kisses* okay... )
Hey, Amazinky (your new name c:) *huggles*
Hey, Gar!
How are you both?
(Hey Kas *huggles*
Rhos, please put your name back to normal
I want you to be okay again)
I am okay and okay be back in a tick)
(Hello Kas, I'm okay bud how be you?)
(Thanks darling
And I'm okay)
Oh, I got confused and thought Chloe wants a new name :/
Awkward...
I'm back (I'll fix the profile pic a bit later, I'm on my phone right now) *huggles honey tightly*
(Awww Kas XD *huggles my sweetie tightly * welcome back)
Thank you Chlo *continues hugging tightly*
(Tis okay Rhossie ^,^)
Awwwwwwww, *smiles* )
(I know! Shall we carry on the alys and Vik rp?)
Sure *nods* you start? )
(Okay ^^)
Alys: I d don't need h help
thanks for the great tips derek landy
(Hey Mia!!
(*huggles Chloe* c:
Have to go eat.)
Hello Mia )
Vik: You do *nods* and even if you don't I'm still going to help anyway
(Okay Kas!)
Alys: w why? I deserve to die ! *cries*
I struck a Problem.
If Adra's here, I have to be here in case she needs me, regardless of the fact that I am no help whatsoever.
Therefore, I guess you can consider me Reluctantly Unleft. :)
(Busy though, so I'm temporarily going after this comment. :P)
Hi. Anyone miss me?
(Starrrrrer! *glomps*)
Yeah, hi Inky. :)
I've not been here, Viv. :P
. . .
I still don't like this place any better.
But meh.
(Viv! Been awhile
How art thou good sir?)
ALSO, ALASTAIR -
I would suggest you rethink your decision. Niceness is overrated. :P
(Hello Star! *hugs*
hello Viv!)
Vik: No you don't!
Come on *hugs*
(I'm VERY overworked! And on the times when I could come on, there was never any space...)
Alys: *breaks dowb* I I lead t them to t their d death!
(Poor vivvy
The post we go to after this is called 'dammit'h
(Thank you Inky, that's very helpful, which month was it if I may ask?)
(Hmmm can't remember
It's in 2012... Just type 'derek landy blog dammit' Into google and it should come up)
(2012, good grief)
(I know, it's terrible)
(lol, the structure of that sentence"Derek landy blog dammit" sounds like someone trying to find the blog and getting angry because they can't find it....)
Vik: *gently rubs her back* I know you did, but you weren't to know what the consequences were, You were lied too
(DEREK IF YOU CAN READ THIS YOU NEED TO POST MORE!!! IF I DON'T HAVE SPACE FOR THE VIVILENTE WEDDING I KNOW WHO TO BLAME.!!!!)
(Hehe XD)
Alys: *sobs* I I should b be left a alone
(Calm Viv.... All will work out Bach ^.^)
October 2012
(Urgh)
Vik: I'll only leave if you really want me too.... Otherwise I'm staying
(I am quite humorous *gestures to elbow* badum boom tush!)
(Hey Fab! How art thou?)
(Okay guys! I have a question!
Since what me and Soph do is basically seperate anyway..
Is it okay to say that's on a different time line?
That way Sil hasn't left..
No one misses her...
The wedding continues...
Etc...
Is everyone okay with this?)
https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?postID=8864820911651782981&blogID=1104475307058729066&isPopup=true&page=16
(Thank you Fabi)
(Hehe I knew there was a reason I loved you)
Alys: *looks to the snow* I I don't want to be alone again... But I I must
(Okay Silly *huggles for earlier*)
(Sil you need to email me that whole story btw)
(Or just emailing me at all would be nice...)
(@Viv 'That whole story?' By which you mean..?)
(yeah I'm all cool with it Sil *has no idea what's going on with you and Rp's anyway* )
(awwwwwwwwww Chloe! *huggles tightly*)
Vik: Well then I'm sticking with you *nods* okay?
(The story that you want us to pretend is on a different timeline.)
(*huggles tightly* Awww to you too Rhossie
And Viv, my email is on my profile if you ever want to chat)
Alys: *nods and says nothing*
(@Viv basically Sil felt lonely Sil died a load of times Sil become Lil's pet Beth saved Sil Beth saved Sil a couple more times Beth Lil and Sil struck a truce Beth and Sil started dating while having um 'fun' nights with Lil Beth took a sword in the chest for Sil and Sil has followed her to Phae's realm.)
(*continues hugging* hehe, Chlo Chlo)
Vik: There we go *smiles*
...
(Inky, although I'd enjoy a email every once in a while, I don't have time these days to chat. Sorry)
(Yay! Now my ded
I dedicate to Rhos:
He is a sweet guy, kind to every one an I'm so lucky to have him, I love him so much
And he is also really romantic)
(Tis okay Viv, just lettin you Know)
Alys: t thanks
Awwwwwwww! Hear hear! *faints* (I've never fainted ever in my life)
Vik: Tis okay my friend
(*smiles* Tis all true (that mistletoe doh... Awwww))
Alys: h how can I I ever repay you?
(Hello.)
(Hey Soph! How art thou and Dragon?)
(Hey Soph! *hugs tightly* are you okay with the Beth/Sil thing being a separate story line to the usual rp?)
(I am depressed, but I believe Dragona is fine.)
(Awwwwwwww, *huggles tightly* and what can I say the idea was romantic, was it not? )
Vik: You don't need to
(Cool ^.^ (apart from the depression, but it's your average I suppose...))
(*hugs Silente tightly back* I was rather expecting the storylines to coincide?)
(*huggles tightly * it was perfect)
Alys: I n need a reason t to exist... H how can I r repay y you?
(@Soph I WAS planning that but then I realised conflict is NOT my thing..I'm a wimp remember?)
(What do you mean?)
(*huggles kalli*)
(Hello, Kallista.)
(-hugs and bows to Kallie-
@ Soph coincide means happen at the same time yes? As in the same rp? Well I figured that might cause arguments with Viv..)
(I'm glad you think it was Chlo *smiles sweetly* )
(Hello Kalli *hugs*)
Vik: You can repay me by living your life
(Awww sweetie)
Alys: b but what am I I supposed to do? I h have no l life...
(Just a little....)
(And I don't like arguments..)
(I see. Then it is fine.)
(Thanks Soph -hugs- Is that okay Viv? You get your Sil, Beth gets hers.)
(*smiles* that is I?)
Vik: Well we could always make a new life for you?
(I wuvs you)
Alys: w we could?
(I'm not sure... But ok)
(awwwwwww, I wuvs you too )
Vik: Sure, to start with, we get you a house, because you need somewhere to stay
(-sighs- why are you not sure.)
(Awwww)
Alys: w where though?
(Well it's still Sil doing that...you can't just keep making new timelines...it changes the character)
(Tis true Chlo )
Vik: Anywhere, I mean we could build you a house if you want too or because your a fox, we could make a new burrow for you?
(Would you rather there be conflict and Sil and Viv fight?)
(*glomps*)
Alys: t that would be nice... T thank you e ever so m much
(*accepts glomping with a smile and holds you in a huggle* )
Vik: Tis okay *smiles and nods* all you've got to do is decide where you want it and I'll do the rest
(*huggles tightly * )
Alys: t the woods?
(No, I'd rather that none of that other stuff had happened but we can't change it now so I'm accepting the other timeline as an alternative)
(-sighs and smashes a head into a wall, preferably her own but people don't tend to allow that- right...we need to work this out..cause thinking about it I don't want to force Soph into isolation...or Viv..uuuughhhhhh)
(*Snuggles the snuggle monster* how art thou my lovely?)
Vik: Okay *nods* the woods it is, show me to whichever tree tickles your fancy
Vivanus has a valid point. If Silente hadn't been in the same relationship with Vivanus, she would have been a different person when she met Bethany, and might have made different decisions. She might have never formed the same relationship she currently has with Bethany. Simply ignoring the preexisting relationship to avoid the consequences of Silente's actions would sacrifice the integrity of her character.
(*snuggles* I'm great, you?)
Alys: o okay... *tries I stand on her injured ankle and whimpers*
(*places her hand between Silente's head and the wall*
I have no immediate intentions to roleplay with anyone but you, Silente. It will barely be an inconvenience.)
(Hello, Alastair.)
(Hi Al! How art thou?)
(Alastair and Viv, unfortunately, have a point..
Hmph.
Right well we have two options
-Play it through, all as one, and leave the fall out IN THE RP
-Split them apart..)
(Hi Alastair )
(I'm good thank you, happy as well *smiles* )
Vik: Lets get your ankle seen to first *carefully picks Alys up* (in the respectful / romantic way )
(Great ^^)
Alys: I I'll be f fine *blushes*
(Yes you are *nods* )
Vik: No, I insist on helping you *smiles*
Alys: y you a are v very kind..
(As you are !)
(why thank you ^-^ )
Vik: Really? I didn't notice, i just like helping people
(Dim problem)
Alys: t that's I kindness...where a are we g goin?
I want them to fall out in-roleplay. It makes it interesting.
. . .
I know, I'm horrible. XD
But yes. You can't change events without changing people.
Vik: True and I have a mate, Larry and he's a qualified healer
(*grins with happiness*)
Silente took her relationship with Vivanus into consideration when she made her decision to stay with Bethany. It is her responsibility to deal with the consequences of her actions.
(Everyone can be horrible star ^.^)
(Why are you grinning ?)
Alys ; m more h humans ?
@Inky: :) *smiles* I know.
@Alastair: Oui.
If you do that sort of thing in life, there can't be some handy rearranging to change the past.
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