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Bringing home the bacon to find I have no pan, I finally wrote a chapter that made me feel like I got my grove back. But once I read it I reanalyzed I didn’t have a pan to fry it up in…
I got the bacon now I need to write the pan, I think half of the chapters I have written are brilliant, the other half is basically going in the trash.
This is more a rant that anything else, and since Steph has become my only true reader, since Shakespeare has become so busy.
I know she will tell me something to make me feel better about it, like always.
I know my post have become more about my failures than my successes, but I feel growth happens more from falling down and picking yourself back up again. It does helps to hear advice from others or to hear author’s story about their struggles from writing.
I just hope once I do have the bacon and the pan I have a fire to cook it on….
Thx for reading
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Chapter by chapter
man i have found that one good idea later on in the story changes every thing you have written previously. and constitutes another re-write {witch sucks}
so my question is how do you incorporate a good idea or plot twist into your story with out having to re-write 30,000 words to make it flow...
i guess i will know once i feel i don't have to change a thing, but every time i finish a rough draft and try my hand at polishing it, i find that i re-write almost the whole story and must again start the whole polishing idea over again...
right now i am starting a new book that is the first book of three. my first book i had written is now the middle of the second book and the ending of the third book. the story decided that i need to expand on the idea to get the whole concept out in proper understanding of the story i was trying to tell...
i guess what i am rambling about is how do you structure your story so this does not happen? and what steps can be taken to help make changes fit better in the writing process...
thx for your time, i hope it makes sense what i am trying to ask.
so my question is how do you incorporate a good idea or plot twist into your story with out having to re-write 30,000 words to make it flow...
i guess i will know once i feel i don't have to change a thing, but every time i finish a rough draft and try my hand at polishing it, i find that i re-write almost the whole story and must again start the whole polishing idea over again...
right now i am starting a new book that is the first book of three. my first book i had written is now the middle of the second book and the ending of the third book. the story decided that i need to expand on the idea to get the whole concept out in proper understanding of the story i was trying to tell...
i guess what i am rambling about is how do you structure your story so this does not happen? and what steps can be taken to help make changes fit better in the writing process...
thx for your time, i hope it makes sense what i am trying to ask.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
I need an idea
I need an idea on what kind of obstacle my little group of friends has to overcome before they face many creatures in the fight to the death to recover a magical item for their emperor.
Failure is not an option, in other words failure equals death… I want the obstacle to be anything other than a physical hand to hand fight, because the last obstacle is a big fight and I want them to grow a brotherhood/ trust to one another by overcome the obstacles on the way there…
I thought about an ice capped mountain, or maybe a long desert… or even both. Maybe crossing the sea on a boat they had to construct.
Give your thoughts or even your own set of obstacle that you would want to read about of find intriguing.
Thx for your time…
Failure is not an option, in other words failure equals death… I want the obstacle to be anything other than a physical hand to hand fight, because the last obstacle is a big fight and I want them to grow a brotherhood/ trust to one another by overcome the obstacles on the way there…
I thought about an ice capped mountain, or maybe a long desert… or even both. Maybe crossing the sea on a boat they had to construct.
Give your thoughts or even your own set of obstacle that you would want to read about of find intriguing.
Thx for your time…
Thursday, August 20, 2009
this site is a must see for writers...
A. Victoria Mixon, Editor
she covers so much and is such great detail i could read it for hours and still come back for more... thx steph i found her through your advice and your link to P&E, she cover so much more than just edits. she cover every area to writing to help us craft our work to highlight our skills and limit our weak points..
just check out her Categories, i found them very informative...
maybe i am wrong but it is a must in my opinion
she covers so much and is such great detail i could read it for hours and still come back for more... thx steph i found her through your advice and your link to P&E, she cover so much more than just edits. she cover every area to writing to help us craft our work to highlight our skills and limit our weak points..
just check out her Categories, i found them very informative...
maybe i am wrong but it is a must in my opinion
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
I need an evil name...
I need an evil name…
Plz leave your ideas.
Character is a massive Black man, standing 7ft tall. His eyes do not have any whites to them, they are solid black. His body is cover from head to toe in aboriginal tattoos.
He has magical abilities, everything about him exudes evilness.
Barbarious Charmos: is the name I have for him and cannot look past it. It just does not seem like a main antagonist characters name to me.
What do you think?
Plz leave your ideas.
Character is a massive Black man, standing 7ft tall. His eyes do not have any whites to them, they are solid black. His body is cover from head to toe in aboriginal tattoos.
He has magical abilities, everything about him exudes evilness.
Barbarious Charmos: is the name I have for him and cannot look past it. It just does not seem like a main antagonist characters name to me.
What do you think?
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Power of Print
Power of Print: it is easy to get frustrated by writing, and sometime I feel like I am going backwards… and thx to a few good people I have meet in other blogs, they have let my see the flaw in my plan. That focusing of getting published or making yourself fit into a goal/writing plan when your writing your first book is… in so many words “stupid” “counter productive”
I would like to thank those 3 people that let me see that writing is about fun and enjoyment, fulfilling a dream and a sense of pleasure bringing something to life from nothing…
My ideals had been skewed by my own blind ambitions, I must see that if I do finish this novel it might not ever be worth a penny, but the growth I had gained from it is PRICELESS…
Thx. Shakespeare: your little rays of sunshine allows me to see things a little clearer… and every other statement below applies to you as well.
Thx.. Stephanie B. your insight helps me feel better about the writing struggle, and feel good that learning though the struggling process is what really matters.
Thx… Carrie Sund: you might not know this, but your persistence helps me see that I need to do more. Your attitude brings me peace, and allows me to think our goals are possible if we never give up….
Thx is all I can say, I hope to repay the favor somehow….
I would like to thank those 3 people that let me see that writing is about fun and enjoyment, fulfilling a dream and a sense of pleasure bringing something to life from nothing…
My ideals had been skewed by my own blind ambitions, I must see that if I do finish this novel it might not ever be worth a penny, but the growth I had gained from it is PRICELESS…
Thx. Shakespeare: your little rays of sunshine allows me to see things a little clearer… and every other statement below applies to you as well.
Thx.. Stephanie B. your insight helps me feel better about the writing struggle, and feel good that learning though the struggling process is what really matters.
Thx… Carrie Sund: you might not know this, but your persistence helps me see that I need to do more. Your attitude brings me peace, and allows me to think our goals are possible if we never give up….
Thx is all I can say, I hope to repay the favor somehow….
Friday, August 14, 2009
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice, this is what I have to overcome to get better at writing. I think my work is good one week the absolute garbage the next, I think fantasy can’t coexist with drama. Yet that is where I am heading, drama, fantasy, action, horror all mixed into one….
That is not right? Or is it? That is a huge problem to overcome. Not knowing what you are writing is worthwhile or what you decided to skip is better in the story that the scenes you decided to put in…
Not to mention over all set up and closer being smooth and brilliant at the same time with a lot of plot twist and charter surprises along the way…. These are things I find the answer to and two weeks later find that the answer I thought I had needs revision. And the story I thought I wanted to tell becomes blurred and twisted from my original idea. Yet nothing I do gives me hope, that the direction I am going in is the right one.
If anyone can give some insight on how they find peace in their writing. I would love to hear it, and if some day I find the silver lining to make it all fit I will share that…
Thx for reading, and sharing if you do.
That is not right? Or is it? That is a huge problem to overcome. Not knowing what you are writing is worthwhile or what you decided to skip is better in the story that the scenes you decided to put in…
Not to mention over all set up and closer being smooth and brilliant at the same time with a lot of plot twist and charter surprises along the way…. These are things I find the answer to and two weeks later find that the answer I thought I had needs revision. And the story I thought I wanted to tell becomes blurred and twisted from my original idea. Yet nothing I do gives me hope, that the direction I am going in is the right one.
If anyone can give some insight on how they find peace in their writing. I would love to hear it, and if some day I find the silver lining to make it all fit I will share that…
Thx for reading, and sharing if you do.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
who belongs to a authors/writers group?
who belongs to a authors/writers group?
was it worth it? did you grow as a writer?
would you join one via the Internet?
i have thought about starting one, just not sure if it is worth the risk or hassle... i have met some great people on the web i think i could trust and learn from, so i was just wondering if anyone has some experience with it? or even would like to join it if i do start it...
i find it hard to have reg people read my writing, they are expecting a finished product... like most authors we want someone to read or story as we are writing it, and tell us if they like it, so we know what to fix or leave or even add to the manuscript... having good writers read your story helps allot, and criticism is always welcome. lets face it Friends and family tend to tell ya what you want to hear, and that is not what i want to hear nor what i am looking for. if i wanted to fluff my ego i would look in the mirror...
when it comes to my writing i want the cold hard truth so i can hopefully fix it.
i want to hear it is good or crap or just scrap it.... or even holy crap that's good from someone i know would not lie to me or have a reason to lie...
thx for reading...
was it worth it? did you grow as a writer?
would you join one via the Internet?
i have thought about starting one, just not sure if it is worth the risk or hassle... i have met some great people on the web i think i could trust and learn from, so i was just wondering if anyone has some experience with it? or even would like to join it if i do start it...
i find it hard to have reg people read my writing, they are expecting a finished product... like most authors we want someone to read or story as we are writing it, and tell us if they like it, so we know what to fix or leave or even add to the manuscript... having good writers read your story helps allot, and criticism is always welcome. lets face it Friends and family tend to tell ya what you want to hear, and that is not what i want to hear nor what i am looking for. if i wanted to fluff my ego i would look in the mirror...
when it comes to my writing i want the cold hard truth so i can hopefully fix it.
i want to hear it is good or crap or just scrap it.... or even holy crap that's good from someone i know would not lie to me or have a reason to lie...
thx for reading...
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Why the change to the Half Blood Prince meant so much
Why the change to the ending scene in the Half Blood Prince meant much more that the movie produces realized, if they did they would not have destroyed it and ruined the most valuable part/scene in the movie…
First off every movie/book made us connect with harry and his close guarded beliefs, even his worst enemy Voldemort knew he cannot sit by and watch people suffer/die for him… it is proven in number 1 {soccer’s stone} that he would never ideally stand by while anything or anyone threatened his way of life of friends… he would rather die than not try and stop Professor Quirrell getting the stone…
In number 2 {Chamber of secrets} he demonstrated this behavior and proved he would give his life to help a friend in need. Like when he entered the chamber and fought the memory of Tom Riddle AkA lord Voldemort, he was not to afraid to act when faced with a 60ft long massive killing machine know as the Basilisk
And in number 3 {Prisoner of Azkaban} he proved himself even Further by showing his love for his friends and his bravery to help the no matter the cost… he was not afraid to travel into the unknown to rescue and set Serious Black free, his undying love and self sacrifice for his friends is and always will be Harry’s number one attribute and is what makes him the hero that we love. This uncommon trait is why we love him and sets him apart from the normal man…
In number 4 {Goblet of Fire} he did not let us down, when he had to ensure that all 4 people that was taken to the bottom of the lake. In the second challenge was rescued, No matter the cost to him, he would do what EVER needed to be done to ensure his friend and an absolute strangers safety… also later in the story he warned Cedric about the spider that was about to get him. Instead of wanting glory and fame he warned and helped a competitor. He could have let the spider get Cedric and claim the prize of the Tri wizard tournament all by himself. BUT yet again harry showed the caring and loving side of himself, that he would never ideally sit by and watch anyone get hurt if he could help it… And in the end of the movie/book he showed how brave he was to face Voldemort in the grave yard, he was under the impression he was about to die. Since he knew there was no way he could defeat Voldemort… he stood up to him and proven WITH OUT A DOUT he was not afraid to die. Well at least not to afraid to act anyway…
Number 5 {Order of the Phoenix} yet again he showed his overwhelming nature to help no matter the cost to himself, nor would he let fear or shock stand in his way to help anyone… his whole life Harry has shown the one true behavior more than any other… that he would never sit by and do nothing when someone needs help…. He was willing to do whatever he had to do to help/rescue Serious Blacks, even if that meant walking into countless death-eaters or even meeting Voldemort face to face…
That brings me to the scene in the movie the Half Blood Prince, where he just sat and watched Dumbledore die and do nothing to help him… no matter what the personal cost to Harry he would have came to the aid of his idle his hero Albus Dumbledore… This fact is proven in the previous movies/books and this attribute to willingly sacrifice himself and come to the aid of others no matter the cost to himself, is what makes Harry… Harry.
this single and most amazing attitude of Harry’s stands out above any other… I could list many more scenes to prove this fact, so that is why I hate the change in the movie and now you know why it bugs me so bad and ruined the movie beyond repair for me…
Plz share your thought… all is welcome here even if you disagree with me {though I can’t see how} maybe I will talk about further proof from number 7 {Deathly Hallows} later to further show Harry’s uncommon attribute and proof he would never have let Dumbledore die if he could have done something to help him….
First off every movie/book made us connect with harry and his close guarded beliefs, even his worst enemy Voldemort knew he cannot sit by and watch people suffer/die for him… it is proven in number 1 {soccer’s stone} that he would never ideally stand by while anything or anyone threatened his way of life of friends… he would rather die than not try and stop Professor Quirrell getting the stone…
In number 2 {Chamber of secrets} he demonstrated this behavior and proved he would give his life to help a friend in need. Like when he entered the chamber and fought the memory of Tom Riddle AkA lord Voldemort, he was not to afraid to act when faced with a 60ft long massive killing machine know as the Basilisk
And in number 3 {Prisoner of Azkaban} he proved himself even Further by showing his love for his friends and his bravery to help the no matter the cost… he was not afraid to travel into the unknown to rescue and set Serious Black free, his undying love and self sacrifice for his friends is and always will be Harry’s number one attribute and is what makes him the hero that we love. This uncommon trait is why we love him and sets him apart from the normal man…
In number 4 {Goblet of Fire} he did not let us down, when he had to ensure that all 4 people that was taken to the bottom of the lake. In the second challenge was rescued, No matter the cost to him, he would do what EVER needed to be done to ensure his friend and an absolute strangers safety… also later in the story he warned Cedric about the spider that was about to get him. Instead of wanting glory and fame he warned and helped a competitor. He could have let the spider get Cedric and claim the prize of the Tri wizard tournament all by himself. BUT yet again harry showed the caring and loving side of himself, that he would never ideally sit by and watch anyone get hurt if he could help it… And in the end of the movie/book he showed how brave he was to face Voldemort in the grave yard, he was under the impression he was about to die. Since he knew there was no way he could defeat Voldemort… he stood up to him and proven WITH OUT A DOUT he was not afraid to die. Well at least not to afraid to act anyway…
Number 5 {Order of the Phoenix} yet again he showed his overwhelming nature to help no matter the cost to himself, nor would he let fear or shock stand in his way to help anyone… his whole life Harry has shown the one true behavior more than any other… that he would never sit by and do nothing when someone needs help…. He was willing to do whatever he had to do to help/rescue Serious Blacks, even if that meant walking into countless death-eaters or even meeting Voldemort face to face…
That brings me to the scene in the movie the Half Blood Prince, where he just sat and watched Dumbledore die and do nothing to help him… no matter what the personal cost to Harry he would have came to the aid of his idle his hero Albus Dumbledore… This fact is proven in the previous movies/books and this attribute to willingly sacrifice himself and come to the aid of others no matter the cost to himself, is what makes Harry… Harry.
this single and most amazing attitude of Harry’s stands out above any other… I could list many more scenes to prove this fact, so that is why I hate the change in the movie and now you know why it bugs me so bad and ruined the movie beyond repair for me…
Plz share your thought… all is welcome here even if you disagree with me {though I can’t see how} maybe I will talk about further proof from number 7 {Deathly Hallows} later to further show Harry’s uncommon attribute and proof he would never have let Dumbledore die if he could have done something to help him….
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince:
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: why I hated the ending of the movie
There are several bad changes to the ending of this movie, but the most blatant and horrendous change was this….
At the end when harry and Dumbledore appeared back atop of the tower, right before malfoy comes up the stairs to face Dumbledore. Dumbledore should have frozen harry underneath the cloak with the full body bind curse, instead he just told harry to wait below and do nothing……
Like harry would have ever I mean ever! Just sat there and did nothing no matter what he promised to do. This change makes him look like a puss and a coward, this made me get up and walk out of the film… it really pissed me off, later that night I went back to watch it again and see the full ending.
I was further disappointed by the ending, where after killing Dumbledore the death eaters just walk right out of the Castle!!! with no conflict or obstacles to overcome, like the DA or Order was not on watch… this does not make any sense to me, None at all… this book was my fav out of all the books, and I was looking forward to this movie more than any of them so far. I read this book 5 times and loved it, the movie makers ruined this movie for me.
The movie the Order of the Phoenix was butchered as well, it brought out the worst parts of the book. And focused on the negative things, I was hoping before H.B.P came out that they would not destroy this book either… and to my horror they did.
All they had to do was make the ending close to the book as possible and it would have been awesome, and I would have loved it… but for some ungodly reason they demolished it….
I’ll list just a few other things that bugged me, but the 2 reasons stated above is what ruined it beyond forgiveness for me…
1: did not discuss harry taking over ownership of Grimmauld Place. {could have been done easily and not have taken up any more screen time, not to mention it is important to #7}
2: the burrow getting blow up and started on fire….Why would they do that, it was suppose to be protected and not to mention it was head quarters
3: no funeral!!!
These are just a few reasons that pissed me off, what are you reasons? What scenes would you have like seen added or not changed…
There are several bad changes to the ending of this movie, but the most blatant and horrendous change was this….
At the end when harry and Dumbledore appeared back atop of the tower, right before malfoy comes up the stairs to face Dumbledore. Dumbledore should have frozen harry underneath the cloak with the full body bind curse, instead he just told harry to wait below and do nothing……
Like harry would have ever I mean ever! Just sat there and did nothing no matter what he promised to do. This change makes him look like a puss and a coward, this made me get up and walk out of the film… it really pissed me off, later that night I went back to watch it again and see the full ending.
I was further disappointed by the ending, where after killing Dumbledore the death eaters just walk right out of the Castle!!! with no conflict or obstacles to overcome, like the DA or Order was not on watch… this does not make any sense to me, None at all… this book was my fav out of all the books, and I was looking forward to this movie more than any of them so far. I read this book 5 times and loved it, the movie makers ruined this movie for me.
The movie the Order of the Phoenix was butchered as well, it brought out the worst parts of the book. And focused on the negative things, I was hoping before H.B.P came out that they would not destroy this book either… and to my horror they did.
All they had to do was make the ending close to the book as possible and it would have been awesome, and I would have loved it… but for some ungodly reason they demolished it….
I’ll list just a few other things that bugged me, but the 2 reasons stated above is what ruined it beyond forgiveness for me…
1: did not discuss harry taking over ownership of Grimmauld Place. {could have been done easily and not have taken up any more screen time, not to mention it is important to #7}
2: the burrow getting blow up and started on fire….Why would they do that, it was suppose to be protected and not to mention it was head quarters
3: no funeral!!!
These are just a few reasons that pissed me off, what are you reasons? What scenes would you have like seen added or not changed…
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