Sunday, June 26, 2011
My Cluttered Mind: 06/26/2011: Before The Dawn Progress Report
My Cluttered Mind: 06/26/2011: Before The Dawn Progress Report: "Even though at times it felt like I would never finish this chapter, I have finally reached the end of Chapter 21. It needs plenty of work,..."
06/26/2011: Before The Dawn Progress Report
Even though at times it felt like I would never finish this chapter, I have finally reached the end of Chapter 21. It needs plenty of work, especially the end, but I'll get that when I edit.
Chapter 21 is 3,967 words in length. The novel is now 63,359 words in length, 16,641 words until my goal of 80,000 words.
I'm going to take a few days before I dive into Chapter 22. That one shouldn't take me too long to write, since it just covers the aftermath of Chapter 21.
Chapter 21 is 3,967 words in length. The novel is now 63,359 words in length, 16,641 words until my goal of 80,000 words.
I'm going to take a few days before I dive into Chapter 22. That one shouldn't take me too long to write, since it just covers the aftermath of Chapter 21.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
My Cluttered Mind: 06/23/2011: "My Soul To Keep" Progress Report
My Cluttered Mind: 06/23/2011: "My Soul To Keep" Progress Report: "I think I have a handle on Side Project 2, 'My Soul To Keep'. I changed the opening to the story, giving a little introduction before divin..."
06/23/2011: "My Soul To Keep" Progress Report
I think I have a handle on Side Project 2, "My Soul To Keep". I changed the opening to the story, giving a little introduction before diving into the story. This sets the tone of the story and establishes that someone who intimately knows what's going on is telling the story. Who exactly is telling the story is revealed at the end.
I also slightly changed the appearance of the main character, Helena Troy. This is important; back when I was trying to start Before The Dawn, I had trouble because I couldn't visualize Brynna in my mind. I changed her appearance and it's been clear sailing (more or less) since then. Hopefully the slight change I made to Helena will help.
As of right now, "My Soul To Keep" is a meager 781 words. It's a start...
I also slightly changed the appearance of the main character, Helena Troy. This is important; back when I was trying to start Before The Dawn, I had trouble because I couldn't visualize Brynna in my mind. I changed her appearance and it's been clear sailing (more or less) since then. Hopefully the slight change I made to Helena will help.
As of right now, "My Soul To Keep" is a meager 781 words. It's a start...
Sunday, June 12, 2011
My Cluttered Mind: 06/12/2011: Before the Dawn Progress Report (and a...
My Cluttered Mind: 06/12/2011: Before the Dawn Progress Report (and a...: "Making slow but steady progress on Chapter 21, which is good. If I can maintain the slow but steady progress, I should be able to chug thro..."
06/12/2011: Before the Dawn Progress Report (and a couple of other things)
Making slow but steady progress on Chapter 21, which is good. If I can maintain the slow but steady progress, I should be able to chug through the rest of the first draft before the world ends on December 21, 2012.*
As of right now, Chapter 21 is 3,034 words in length. Overall, the novel is 62,426 words in length, 17,574 words until my goal of 80,000 words.
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The couple of other things...
As I've said, I work on multiple projects at the same time. Given the way my mind works, this is best for me. I'm always coming up with thoughts, ideas, characters who may or may not fit into whatever project I'm focusing on. Working on multiple projects allows me to clear all that out. Despite what some I've discussed this with believe, I've never gotten details of the individual stories confused.
As it turns out, the late Isaac Asimov did the same thing. As the blog post "Doing the Asimov" by James Scott Bell says, Asimov would have multiple typewriters around his apartment, each with different projects. Get stuck on one, move on to another and keep writing.
I can't afford multiple laptops (does anyone still make typewriters?) but I can afford multiple notebooks. So if I get stuck on Before the Dawn, I can turn to "The Fault Lies Not...". Get stuck on that one, I can turn to "My Soul To Keep". I keep it at three projects.
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Below are pictures of Grace Lee Whitney (Yeoman Janice Rand, Star Trek TOS) and Marianna Hill (Doctor Helen Noel, Star Trek TOS, "Dagger of the Mind"). A couple of characters bear a striking resemblance to them. Who? I'll tell you later.
* No I don't believe the world is going to end on December 21, 2012. Why don't I? Check out this site http://www.2012hoax.org. It's dedicated to the topic of 2012, a good, logical site that debunks the insanity.
As of right now, Chapter 21 is 3,034 words in length. Overall, the novel is 62,426 words in length, 17,574 words until my goal of 80,000 words.
******
The couple of other things...
As I've said, I work on multiple projects at the same time. Given the way my mind works, this is best for me. I'm always coming up with thoughts, ideas, characters who may or may not fit into whatever project I'm focusing on. Working on multiple projects allows me to clear all that out. Despite what some I've discussed this with believe, I've never gotten details of the individual stories confused.
As it turns out, the late Isaac Asimov did the same thing. As the blog post "Doing the Asimov" by James Scott Bell says, Asimov would have multiple typewriters around his apartment, each with different projects. Get stuck on one, move on to another and keep writing.
I can't afford multiple laptops (does anyone still make typewriters?) but I can afford multiple notebooks. So if I get stuck on Before the Dawn, I can turn to "The Fault Lies Not...". Get stuck on that one, I can turn to "My Soul To Keep". I keep it at three projects.
******
Below are pictures of Grace Lee Whitney (Yeoman Janice Rand, Star Trek TOS) and Marianna Hill (Doctor Helen Noel, Star Trek TOS, "Dagger of the Mind"). A couple of characters bear a striking resemblance to them. Who? I'll tell you later.
* No I don't believe the world is going to end on December 21, 2012. Why don't I? Check out this site http://www.2012hoax.org. It's dedicated to the topic of 2012, a good, logical site that debunks the insanity.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Just a test...don't mind me
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