First draft done. 135,085 words I shall now resume my other life until further notice.
Month: July 2017
Writing Helps and Book Buzz
So yesterday was a down day for me on writing. I spent a long time discussing plot with Rod and decided my pacing was off and I needed a break. Took it but read some helpful things. So the first resource I found was from reading Alec Hutson’s thread on Wattpad. If you’re self-publishing, it’s […]
First Draft Hatred
Apparently this isn’t new, but this week as I got to the last of my chapters (I have about 3 left to write) I was hit with full-blown hatred for my story. I am certain its the worst piece of fiction ever penned and should be burned and never see the light of day. It’s […]
Being a Pantser
I just now understand my villains and know what happened to Darmon and Doran and the Cyntae. I have six chapters left. Liz Gilbert has a theory about all of us having a genius that I embrace with all of my heart. She says they are like Dobby the house elf, these geniuses and if […]
The Usurping of Dr Who
There is only one 60-year-old character on television. He’s been a staple to British culture and generations of children have looked up to him. I’ve been a Whovian since the reboot with Christopher Eccleston. My gamertag is R1verS0ng. I drive a Mini Cooper CARDIS. It’s bigger on the inside. I carry a sonic screwdriver in […]
Crucibles
I wanna cuss. A lot. I try actively not to cuss, so this is a problem. I’m gonna sort through my big issue here. I’ve been broiling, stewing over it for 5 days. Wasting time. Okay so there are different elements I need to make sure are in my story. And looking at it, I […]
Flash Fiction for the Thorn Guy
I dashed off an entry for That Thorn Guy’s contest. Here it is. It’s called “Baptism” Day broke when he stabbed my heart. Ritual sin cleansed by pain, my life leaked from that wound. I suddenly believed in ancient medicine. You could be bled to health. He vomited. It splattered on my black duster and […]
Inspiration
I do a lot of research and looking at photos to write description. I got to read a lot of fun tweets during #CampNanoAdvice today and discovered that I’m not alone there. I’m also a developer and designer so I thought I might share tools you other writers would enjoy using. DuckDuckGo is actually my […]
Worldbuilding: Governments
I’m trying to sort through the different methods I’ve seen of dealing with political structures in epic fantasy. A big part of me is tempted to shirk my duty to develop this thoroughly, making up what I need and leaving the rest. I have four books to write. That’s a stupid-cop out that will cost […]
