- 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 1401 – 1600 of 4873 Newer› Newest»Felix: *sighs* I'm sorry...
I'm trying to!
-the pups keep following him, growling-
Terribly sorry sir!
Alys: *nods and enters burrow*
(Hello Soph, how are you?)
Only joking silly! *flicks his nose*
Cole: *shouts* inky! There's a strange man in here...
*inky is still crying to herself*
Felix: *smirks* cheeky
(*hugs Silente tightly back*)
Bethany: Are you alright?
*grins* That's my middle name! (No kidding it actually is...)
*winces*
She knows you...May want to see to her...you wouldn't happen to have a towel would you..I-I forgot to grab my clothes and they're literally all I have but I left them so um please?
Sil: -hugs Beth tightly- I..don't like who I was..
(XD )
Felix: hmmm... I should teach you to be less cheeky
That's really cool Vel *high fives* )
Vik: *follows Alys inside*
I feel like I ought to start roleplaying now...
Hm...
*Is riding a motorbike*
*Or possibly a Segway...*
*Parks it next to a tree, or possibly a fence post*
*Gets off and does... ... ... something dramatic and heroic*
*Possibly stops a bank robbery*
*Or nah*
Bethany: *hugs Silente tightly back* Neither do I... But you're not her anymore.
*frowns* How?
Cole: *glarez* you hurt her you bastard...
*runs out of the room to inky *
Inks! *kneels down next to her and hugs*
Sil: -nods- I'm not..
(Thanks Gar! )
I didn't-
*Cole leaves*
Hurt her...
*stands awkwardly*
Alys: t at da *the interior is honey, with tree roots acting like support beams*
I am inhabited by a cry.
Nightly it flaps out
Looking, with its hooks, for something to love.
I am terrified by this dark thing
That sleeps in me;
All day I feel its soft, feathery turnings,
its malignity.
I hurl my heart to halt his pace...
Tis okay Vel)
Bethany: And I am glad.
*a cupboard in the nursery hangs open and reveals towels *
I I just cheated o on ed! *sobs*
Felix: I can tickle you ..
Is there anything I can do for you, Adrasdos?
Sil: So am I..
-looks at Phae-
A-are you...do you approve now?
N no... Not... TICKLE TORTURE!? *screams and runs out of the room*
-grabs a towel, wrapping it round himself, putting the hat on his head-
-looks down at the three pups and knees beside them, pampering them, rubbing their bellies-
Felix: *shouts* or I could kiss you to death...
Vik: *looks around and smiles* I like it, it feels homey
Cole: what? Was it that creep? Did he ... Force his way onto you?
*shakes* I w was willing...like a trance...
Alys: t thanks ... I m made two b bedrooms... Yours is t there *points to the biggest bedroom*
*freezes* *shouts back* That might be a bit better!
Phaestra: I do now, yes.
-smiles at the pups-
Hello.
-keeps rubbing their bellies and pampering them, grinning at how cute they are-
Felix: but my legs are frozen and I can't move *sighs* what's a guy to do?
Sil: *nods* thank you..
Cole: he must have done something ... *storms out back to the nursery*
*growls* get out
*follows him* Cole!
Tell me I'm here...
(Well, seeing as some lovely exams have now finished, I return)
-jumps away from the pups, to his feet-
Sorry I...they..I didn't want to leave them alone..I'll g-go...again t-t-terribly sorry..
*giggles and runs down the stairs to Felix* I'm here, do what you want... *grins*
Vik: *smiles* thank you, but are you sure I get the biggest bedroom? Because it is your house, so the point is you should get the biggest room?
(You are here, Adrasdos?)
Phaestra: I simply asked for proof. And you have given me proof. But I will tell you this - if you hurt her, I will make you pay. *vanishes in a flash of light*
(Adra?
Hey Ed!)
You are here, Adrasdos.
(You are here and her to stay! Yes?)
(Adra, you are here)
*shudders and presses against Beth*
I dont...think she liked me...
Hello Edward, Kallista.
(Hey jack! Good timing *.^ how art thou?)
Felix: *geins * naughty *kisses*
Cole: I better not catch you ere again
Cole, please...
Alys: I it's your home t too...
(Hello Velvet, Sil, Soph, Gar, Chloe, Kallista, anyone I missed (sorry)
..
Not literally.
... *Huff*....
...
*kisses back* *grins* Never said I wasn't...
(I am good thanks Chloe, you? What is good timing?)
MrBBWolf: *nods* never again I-I..I won't...c-can I get my clothes..?
(How are you Ed?
Oh... Sorry Adra... How are you?)
I'm sorry...
(I am perfectly well thank you Velvet)
(Good!)
Felix : *smiles and kisses again*
Cole; fine
(Something is happening in rp
Inky was under a trance by me b b wolf and they slept together
And I'm good ^.^)
(Hello Ed)
Vik: Awwww thank you *huggles Alys* but I still stand by my point, that you should get the biggest room *smiles*
There is more than one good way to drown.
I know the bottom, she says. I know it with my great tap root:It is what you fear.
I do not fear it: I have been there.
I didn’t want any flowers, I only wanted
To lie with my hands turned up and be utterly empty.
...bye
I am alright, thank you. Thank you for the cupcake. How are you?
*hugs Adrasdos*
I'm really sorry I can't help you, and I hope you can find a way to be okay again soon.
(Oh?)
*Knocks on cottage door*
Alys: *shakes head and stands tere frozen, shocked by the huggle*
MrBBWolf: Th-thank you..
*darts to the bed room and grabs his clothes, hurriedly dressing*
*walks back out, holding the towel out to Cole*
(Bye Adra)
Cole: inky *calm voice* will you get it?
*nods and rushes*
*opebs it* ed... *breaks down*
*hands rest on Felix's shoulders*
(Bye Adra...
*munches cake*)
Vik: *lets go* I'm sorry...... *walks towards the smaller bedroom*
Cole: *snatches the towel*
*Hugs Inky* Whats wrong?
Alys: f for w what? *tilts head*
MrBBWolf: --flinches back-
-turns to leave and sees the door way is full-
I I'm sorry *sobs* I d didn't mean t to
*Raises eyebrow seeing Mr Wolf in the cottage but dismisses it* Mean to do what? You know I will always help you
(It seems I disappeared briefly.)
Bethany: Rather not...
(I will be back soon.)
Felix: $smiles*
(Okay Soph.)
-nods-
I...Sorry..
Vik: For hugging you..... *stops walking and turns around*
MrBBWolf: -looks at Cole for help-
I-is that Ed?
I I have b been unfaithful...
*Laughs uncertain* What do you mean?
I like kissing me to death... It better than the tickle version...
I should probably just depart now...
Until we meet again!
Alys : d don't a apologise... I l liked it...b but I was a shocked
Cole: *grins* oh uea
(Bye Aletha)
MrBBWolf: Oh
-looks around for another exit, backing up slightly-
Felix: good *kisses agaib*
I w willingly s slept with ...someone... L like I w was under a trance...
Cole/ *voice low* back door in kitchen
*Releases her from the hug and speaks quietly* Name them.
Vik: Okay *smiles*, next time I'll tell you I'm going to hug you so then you know what's coming
Was it Cole?
MrBBWolf: thank you
*bolts to the kitchen, fumbling with the locks*
*doesn't have keys*
H he called h himself wolf... I'm so s sorry
Alys: I okay... *points to big room* y yours
I don't blame you by the way, I am a drunk and I am hardly here. *Heads into cottage and sees Cole* Where is he?
Cole: *looks around* gee I don't know...
Cole if you are lying the I swear you will regret it
*kisses back*
MrBBWolf: *freezes, looking around for spare keys*
*can't find any*
*hides in one of the cupboards, curling up an incredible amount*
Cole: *subtly points to back door*
Vik: Nope, that's yours, mine is this one *points to the smaller one*
Thank you *heads to back door and finds it locked* *shouts* Wolfie, I know your here
Alys: p please
MrBBWolf: *is also STUCK in the cupboard*
*didn't think this through*
*keeps silent*
I promise I wont hurt you, well I might but oh well. *opens cupboards one by one*
Felix: *smiles*
*runs into the kitchen * pl please don't k kill him!
Why not Inky?
MrBBWolf: *heads cupboards opening and closing and tries to move, banging his head and knocking cereal all over him*
*freezes, hoping Ed didn't hear*
H he was d different last night... He...is a sorry
*Hears noise and grins* *opens cupboard door* Hello Mr Wolf *grins*
*touches his face* Why did I ever want to die? *sighs* I'm glad you stopped me...
Inky, you have to trust me not to kill him
MrBBWolf: *recoils slightly, staring*
H-h-hell-lo E-ed-dwar-d
Vik: No thank you, I insist on you having the larger room
O okay...
Felix: *kisses her hand* anytime princess
Hello Wolfie, lets take a walk *they appear in the woods* Anything you want to say?
(Hear hear)
(Hear hear!)
Alys : b but I d don't take u up much space...
*grins and curtseys* If I'm the Princess then that make you the dashing Prince Charming... *laughs*
MrBBWolf: *stumbles, landing flat on his butt since he hand been curled up*
*stands and takes his hat off, holding it against his chest*
Sir I am incredibly sorry for what happened with your...wife...I-I didn't mean to..I mean..I don't...I'm not like that..
(Hear hear)
(hear hear)
You know, true courage is to know when to spare a life not to take one. So, you can walk away from this. First I want you to meet a friend of mine
Felix: *chuckles* that's a first
(Quick question... Is anyone here on Skulduggery Forums?)
MrBBWolf: thank you sir! Thank you so much I..I'll meet your friend...I owe you a lot sir and..I really am sorry..
Hear hear!)
(Chloe want to sing a Christmas carol with me? )
Vik: Okay, my point still stands though and I would like the smaller room please *smiles*
*rolls eyes* Sure... Have you finished punishing me now?
(Okay ^.^)
Alys: I c can't l let you do that...
Just give me a minute *closes eyes and grows a few inches taller* *pens eyes and they are completely black* Hello good sir
Felix; hmmm, I'm not sure...
MrBBWolf: -eyes widen and he steps back-
E-ed?
*raises an eyebrow* Is that a yes or a no...?
Vik: Why not?
(which song shall we sing? Its up to you *smiles* )
L: No, Eds gone now. Benjamin wants to play. Now, quick question arm or leg?
MrBBWolf: B-benjamin? Arm or...what? I d-don't..understand..
L: You will understand shortly. Now decide
Felix: no... *kisses again*
Alys: b because ... The bigger room is more m manly...
(We wish you a merry Christmas ?)
MrBBWolf: I...um...arm?
*kisses back*
L: Good choice *crow bar appears* *swings it smashing it into his arm* Now, fingers or tongue?
Felix: had enough?
MrBBWolf: -cries out, clutching his now broken arm, backing away quickly-
Neither!
There's no such thing as enough of your kisses... *kisses*
Vik: Is it?
(okay Chlo, you start? )
Felix: had enough?
L: *Frowns* You have to play properly. DECIDE!
Felix: *smiles and kisses back, making it last*
Alys: *nods*
MrBBWolf: none! Neither!
L: Fine, both it is *knife appears* stay still
*Falls*
*Stands as Edward again*
*deepens the kiss and takes Felix's hand*
MrBBWolf: -scrambles backwards, eyes wide, watching Ed-
Felix: *pulls her closer and continues to kiss*
Sorry about him, I hop he didn't hurt you too badly.
MrBBWolf: *cradles his arm, speechless, just staring*
(We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year)
*collapses into his arms, still kissing*
I see he did hurt you. Oh well, I want you to do something for me ok
Vik: I'll go have a look then *walks over to the bigger bedroom which is apparently manly*
Felix: *pulls away* what do you think?
MrBBWolf: Wh-what do y-y-you want m-me to do?
*grins* That was fab!
*the room was all blue and manly*
Alys: *says nothing*
Felix: really?
I want revenge on Inky. If you don't help then Benjamin will be happy to continue
MrBBWolf: -pales- R-revenge?
Yes, she cares about Cole a lot so attack him, I also want you to break into the cottage. Oh, and don't mention that I told you to
*frowns* Of course! You seem suprised...
(Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year)
Vik: *looks around and smiles* I think i like this room....
*comes back and walks over to Alys*
MrBBWolf: what?! N-no! He ha-has pups and..and the cottage is..is your home...and I can't fight ..
Felix: it's been years since I've kissed like that... And it was... Breath taking
Yeah... It was amazing... *sighs happily*
(I don't know te rest Soz ^.^
I don't knows my carols)
Alys: w will y you have I it?
(Gtg, bye)
Mr Wolf, look here... *phone rings* *vanishes*
Felix: you're just so young.. I must be careful
(Byii Jack!)
(bye Ed)
MrBBWolf: *jumps at the disappearance*
*gets to his feet, shaking*
*cradles his arm and starts walking*
I don't think there is any more to it.... And okay
Was fun though wasn't it? *smiles* )
Goodbye Ed )
Vik: Yes I will... *nods* can I huggle you?
*sits in the kitchen *
*stares into space*
*cole is cooking*
(It wa *.^)
Alys: I if you w want..
*groans* Felix... I don't care about my age... My mum had me when she was my thirteen... Plus, it's not like you're going to "kiss me too hard I start crying"... I've seen things my age I shouldn't have seen, I had to look after my sister from before I was five... So by now I imagine myself a lot older than thirteen so I don't care what you do to me... *folds arms*
(Bye Ed!)
Felix: *strokes her head* you've had a hard life...
(^-* to you too )
Vik: *huggles Alys* thank you *smiles*
(Can stay for a minute)
*closes eyes and sighs* *mumbles*'Yeah but it's made me... Made... Me...
(Hehe)
Alys: *relaxes slightly* f for w what?
(Yay!)
Felix: *kisses again *
(Sil? Would you like to continue?)
*kisses back harder*
*hugs Adra*
I'm sorry.
I don't know how to not-literally tell you you're here. I've never tried to do that before. :/ If I knew, though, I would.
Felix: *rubs her back and deepens the kiss*
Vik: For being so kind *smiles*
Alys: I it's t the least I I could do *blushes slightly*
*lays hands on his chest and continues to kiss*
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