Trying to write a challenge that is out there. I told the story to my little one and she was very pleased with it. She wants to draw the pictures to go along with it. Bless her little heart.
However, as in all things that are worth anything, research must be done. I've lost a website that I used to use a long time ago. That's what happens when I get a new computer and forget my links. I can't find it with a Goggle search. I'm going to write to certain friends who might know what's happened to it. I'm hoping it's not defunct. That would be sad. It held a wealth of information.
I'm not stopping writing 'Blue.' This challenge is for around five hundred words or more. As with everything I write, except those lovely little tests of delightful word choices - the drabble, I will have no problem with five hundred words. The problem is taking the research and infiltrating it into the story without making the story dull or one-dimensional. So far, I've got six pages of notes. Just kill me now. *g*
It is amazing how easy it is to write a one-dimensional piece. Because it is easy though, I guard myself against doing such things. Life is too short to write drivel. I like steak and potatoes. That's the kind of story I like to write, too. Give me 2,000 calories in a tale and I am well fed.
Life is fulfilling.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Exhausted But Happy
Today's wild ride culminated in meeting with one of my writer friends. Doctors' appointments and Little Gym, along with a stop for ice cream and the inevitable playing dolls took their toll. I am exhausted.
The day ended on an awesome note though. My friend and I decided a couple weeks ago to share our 'work.' She brings a chapter of her book to my place and I print out a chapter of mine and we read, critique, and help edit.
The last time we met, we had a ball. Laughter startled the neighbors, I'm sure, but the 'pedal to the metal' grind of dissecting our work paid off, I think. I know my friend felt the same way.
Tonight, we brought our respective chapter two's out. Shared insight into what we were trying to get across made us both swallow hard as we accepted the critiques. The sharing went well. Now, I have a lot of work to do finding 'diamond' sentences for the chapter. So does my friend.
It was a glorious meeting. Mutual respect helps. Love of writing transcends egos. Enthusiasm for writing the best story possible makes changes bearable.
Life is a good and honest friend.
PS - Rest in piece Mr. Sendak. You will be missed.
The day ended on an awesome note though. My friend and I decided a couple weeks ago to share our 'work.' She brings a chapter of her book to my place and I print out a chapter of mine and we read, critique, and help edit.
The last time we met, we had a ball. Laughter startled the neighbors, I'm sure, but the 'pedal to the metal' grind of dissecting our work paid off, I think. I know my friend felt the same way.
Tonight, we brought our respective chapter two's out. Shared insight into what we were trying to get across made us both swallow hard as we accepted the critiques. The sharing went well. Now, I have a lot of work to do finding 'diamond' sentences for the chapter. So does my friend.
It was a glorious meeting. Mutual respect helps. Love of writing transcends egos. Enthusiasm for writing the best story possible makes changes bearable.
Life is a good and honest friend.
PS - Rest in piece Mr. Sendak. You will be missed.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Trusting Statistics
Ah dear. I refuse to not be happy with the number of hits on my blog.
However, I was watching the new Sherlock Holmes the other night and Watson said his blog had over 1,800 hits in less than eight hours. A bit deflating to me as I count my first 1,800 that took almost a year to hit.
I will not be daunted by a fictional character. ROTFL
I've been watching a series of reports on SF writers (Asimov, Heinlein, Wells, Clarke). Another deflating exercise.
I will not be daunted by incredible writers with incredible imaginations.
'Blue' is good. I know it is. It might not be the great American tale, but it's been fun to write and I know my readers will get a kick out of it.
Listening to others opinions or accomplishments is a good thing, as long as it doesn't pull me down. I've got to continue to enjoy what I'm doing. My use of words draws praise from others. Not always, but it does. My scenarios are such that they draw my readers into the story. My characters are not flat, but real, struggling people.
I think the worst thing I can do is judge myself against others. Judge my works against others. I am unique as are you. My thoughts are not yours, thankfully, and yours are not mine. Creativity rules when I create from my own experiences, my own fears, my own thoughts. I will be creative.
Life is boundless.
PS - I've got a good chunk of Chapter Thirty-six done. Hoping to finish the chapter in the next couple of days.
However, I was watching the new Sherlock Holmes the other night and Watson said his blog had over 1,800 hits in less than eight hours. A bit deflating to me as I count my first 1,800 that took almost a year to hit.
I will not be daunted by a fictional character. ROTFL
I've been watching a series of reports on SF writers (Asimov, Heinlein, Wells, Clarke). Another deflating exercise.
I will not be daunted by incredible writers with incredible imaginations.
'Blue' is good. I know it is. It might not be the great American tale, but it's been fun to write and I know my readers will get a kick out of it.
Listening to others opinions or accomplishments is a good thing, as long as it doesn't pull me down. I've got to continue to enjoy what I'm doing. My use of words draws praise from others. Not always, but it does. My scenarios are such that they draw my readers into the story. My characters are not flat, but real, struggling people.
I think the worst thing I can do is judge myself against others. Judge my works against others. I am unique as are you. My thoughts are not yours, thankfully, and yours are not mine. Creativity rules when I create from my own experiences, my own fears, my own thoughts. I will be creative.
Life is boundless.
PS - I've got a good chunk of Chapter Thirty-six done. Hoping to finish the chapter in the next couple of days.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Songs That Touch My Writing
Israel Ka'ano'i Kamakawiwo'ole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=y5JicO2bKec
I can't believe I found this singer. His 'Over The Rainbow' makes me cry every time I hear it. When I have to kill off a character or put my character through some difficult times. I listen to IZ.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=y5JicO2bKec
I can't believe I found this singer. His 'Over The Rainbow' makes me cry every time I hear it. When I have to kill off a character or put my character through some difficult times. I listen to IZ.
Credance Clearwater makes a blank page sing. The Beatles - well I won't tell you what I write when I'm listening to them, but it's fun. Randy Newman is perfect for humor and laughter and lightness. The Beastie Boys make for adventure. Enya is perfect for those tender moments.
If I get stuck, along with that mantra I now must speak with every breath (Trust - the words will come), I pull up Pandora and hit the station that I need for that scene - and I'm in business.
Try it. It's easy enough. It might work for you. I can't abide silence, but thankfully, I can write in silence, too.
IZ is dead now. So many songs lost to us.
Don't stop writing. You have stories to tell. I do, too. Keep smiling.
Life is stunning.
If I get stuck, along with that mantra I now must speak with every breath (Trust - the words will come), I pull up Pandora and hit the station that I need for that scene - and I'm in business.
Try it. It's easy enough. It might work for you. I can't abide silence, but thankfully, I can write in silence, too.
IZ is dead now. So many songs lost to us.
Don't stop writing. You have stories to tell. I do, too. Keep smiling.
Life is stunning.
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