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The Plot Bunny: an evil cute fluffy rabbit-like creature lodged into an author's brain and my or may not help you in certain situations.
Sadly, for me, it doesn't help; actually, in most cases, it dislikes me. A lot. Thus would be the reason for Holly's constant complaining of me deleting my entries over and over and over and then reposting them and ending up deleting them again anyway... Wow, that was a long sentence.
Such as now: I have four so-called stories posted up on FictionPress, all of which are over 5,000 words (save for one I recently started) and all of which are most likely saved three billion and ahalf times over. In actuality, I have about seven (going on eight) stories I'm supposedly working on, one of which I haven't touched in half a year.
How do you solve this? If you want that answer, don't look at me; I'm trying to solve it myself, obviously...
I dislike calling this illness (yes, illness) the dreaded Plot Bunny. I prefer to call it The Skipper. Why? Well, it all started when... Actually, it's bevcause I skip over too many important details when this illness comes over me.
I could also call it The Odd-essy just to make my English teacher (who grades on where you put commas; Heaven forbid you put a comma in when someone's talking and taking a breath...) daft.
She was the first teacher to ever mistake me for a guy. And three months ago I thought only Senior girls thought I was male... Ah, well. Life flows along a shallow river, so I suppose no good comes from it if there's a boulder in the way.
Getting myself on track again, I'm going to summarize what I had siad above: Plot Bunnies (or Skippers) can be a bad thing. Now, if you're not me: you're stuck on an idea and you're in the shower and POOF! there's your new idea and you can't wiat to get out of the shower to write it down before you lose it... that's a good thing, I'd think.
Or not, per se, if you're like me.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
The Tales of Rewriting
Some people may not understand what the point of a rewrite is, or why I'm even doing it. And when I'm at the brink of beginning chapter 2 of it, and I just edited chapter 1, I may question it too.
So here's what I think: A re-write is for the author to benefit the reader. I personally think ToN just sucked, and I had grown to hate looking at what I had written nearly three years ago. Why? cause I was a horrible writer then, that's why! My style has changed, my characters flip flopped personalities, and it just wasn't going together.
So why am I rewriting it if I hate it? Because I still love the plot. I still love my idea. I still love my characters to no end, and I believe this is the only way to save their story. I mean, so far, so good, right? And so what if it's all ready not matching up with the timeline of the last story? I thought it moved to fast, so I'm allowed to slow it down this time, aren't I? And I'm allowed to get new chapter names! In fact, I can make Dev/e/a/y/i/n a girly person and take a poll on what I want to switch it too! I mean! Look at my poll! There's one for the 'a' one for the 'i' and 7 for the 'y'! My personally favorite? the 'a'! The one I chose before was to fit a tomboy, the in between, I thought was the 'e'! and obviously it doesn't fit now if Lise is thinking it's a boy.
So that's my reasoning. You're stuck at a story. Finished it, whatever. And dead tired of working with what you have to make it look pretty. When there's no chance of keeping it and tidying it up. It's just impossible. The roof is caved in on the overall unconfusedness, the characters are all over the place, and the structure and walls are just crumbling down as we speak. There's only one thing to do. Gut it, keep the original idea, and forget the rest!
I may not have them go visit the Establishment! Maybe Sage will decided that's not a good thing to suggest to a grieving Cali the day after his dad is taken. And so she won't, but they'll still talk about it. They'll talk about finding information, and discovering about what goes on, and then Blaine'll get roped in just like before, but it'll be different. Then they'll have their first visit to the place. See? Problem solved!
After mine turning into more of a paper, just like Clarissa's, this is where I end. So good luck to you others out there, and before I can fully get into writing, I'm going to go kill this high with HW, which was what I originally came in here with the purpose of doing. Thanks for your vote Lauren, sure got my last 20 minutes of life completely diverted ;P but that's the fun in it all, isn't it?
So here's what I think: A re-write is for the author to benefit the reader. I personally think ToN just sucked, and I had grown to hate looking at what I had written nearly three years ago. Why? cause I was a horrible writer then, that's why! My style has changed, my characters flip flopped personalities, and it just wasn't going together.
So why am I rewriting it if I hate it? Because I still love the plot. I still love my idea. I still love my characters to no end, and I believe this is the only way to save their story. I mean, so far, so good, right? And so what if it's all ready not matching up with the timeline of the last story? I thought it moved to fast, so I'm allowed to slow it down this time, aren't I? And I'm allowed to get new chapter names! In fact, I can make Dev/e/a/y/i/n a girly person and take a poll on what I want to switch it too! I mean! Look at my poll! There's one for the 'a' one for the 'i' and 7 for the 'y'! My personally favorite? the 'a'! The one I chose before was to fit a tomboy, the in between, I thought was the 'e'! and obviously it doesn't fit now if Lise is thinking it's a boy.
So that's my reasoning. You're stuck at a story. Finished it, whatever. And dead tired of working with what you have to make it look pretty. When there's no chance of keeping it and tidying it up. It's just impossible. The roof is caved in on the overall unconfusedness, the characters are all over the place, and the structure and walls are just crumbling down as we speak. There's only one thing to do. Gut it, keep the original idea, and forget the rest!
I may not have them go visit the Establishment! Maybe Sage will decided that's not a good thing to suggest to a grieving Cali the day after his dad is taken. And so she won't, but they'll still talk about it. They'll talk about finding information, and discovering about what goes on, and then Blaine'll get roped in just like before, but it'll be different. Then they'll have their first visit to the place. See? Problem solved!
After mine turning into more of a paper, just like Clarissa's, this is where I end. So good luck to you others out there, and before I can fully get into writing, I'm going to go kill this high with HW, which was what I originally came in here with the purpose of doing. Thanks for your vote Lauren, sure got my last 20 minutes of life completely diverted ;P but that's the fun in it all, isn't it?
Friday, December 7, 2007
"Oh, How I Envy Them."
Okay. We all have this little thing that decides to come annoy us once in awhile. Sometimes it leaves as quick as it has come; sometimes it sticks. And sticks. And sticks. It's called a block. A block that can ruin up many many things; especially writing. There is a term known as a pain in the butt= Writer's Block. Yes, we have probably all experienced it, little or to the extremes. Just hearing it can make a person go, "Ugh!" Yeah. Ugh.
So this is my rant about my Writer's Block.
No, it's really there; it's almost constantly in my mind, telling me that I have to get to writing, but absolutely nothing imaginative is coming up in my mind. Nothing at all. Okay, so maybe a few things might pop up, but they suck. I want to sometimes end my stories with these such scenarios (using some of my characters as examples-the very ones that are currently in my uncompleted story) :
Tekachi walked up to Whisper, his gait determined and his mind set. He would do it. He walked up to her and leaned down, quickly feeling her lips respond to his. The whole world ended around them and no war took place. THE END.
Did you watch as the scene slowly, just slowly, then quickly die? That's how quick my mind depletes everything good out - hence the Writer's Block sets in and I soon become ignorant and refuse to go on, because I know that I couldn't write anything better.
Just what is the problem behind my Writer's Block? I know what I want; I just don't know how to put it in words. I want to make it longer than normal and make everything seem to flow. But now why don't I get it to flow as easily as I want it? The last chapter I wrote I was criticized for making it short; that was a result of my Writer's Block. I didn't know how to make it flow; I didn't know how to make it longer.
I'm ready to just quit the story because of my Writer's Block because I'm beginning to lose what I want and the I know I'm losing the focus of how I wanted my characters to develop and how I wanted it to end.
Some authors say they are never affected by Writer's Block, and some are actually published authors. I wish I could say, "Oh, how I envy them." But no... somehow they must have problems of their own, but they also know how to take care of it.
"Oh how I envy them..."
Yeah, it doesn't do anything for me or my story. Heck, I think the best thing to try to get a story re-started or getting back into it is print it out, re-read the story, and write down notes as you read through it then write down thoughts once you're done with it, the thoughts being of what will happen next; don't laugh at the ideas, but write them down and sort them out.
And look at this blog.
It was going to be a rant, but it turned out to be alike a paper, and it helped me develop ideas to overcome Writer's Block; some people say that it will go away by itself- but why not just try overcome it while you still have the chance? Or...
- Yoda
So this is my rant about my Writer's Block.
No, it's really there; it's almost constantly in my mind, telling me that I have to get to writing, but absolutely nothing imaginative is coming up in my mind. Nothing at all. Okay, so maybe a few things might pop up, but they suck. I want to sometimes end my stories with these such scenarios (using some of my characters as examples-the very ones that are currently in my uncompleted story) :
Tekachi walked up to Whisper, his gait determined and his mind set. He would do it. He walked up to her and leaned down, quickly feeling her lips respond to his. The whole world ended around them and no war took place. THE END.
Did you watch as the scene slowly, just slowly, then quickly die? That's how quick my mind depletes everything good out - hence the Writer's Block sets in and I soon become ignorant and refuse to go on, because I know that I couldn't write anything better.
Just what is the problem behind my Writer's Block? I know what I want; I just don't know how to put it in words. I want to make it longer than normal and make everything seem to flow. But now why don't I get it to flow as easily as I want it? The last chapter I wrote I was criticized for making it short; that was a result of my Writer's Block. I didn't know how to make it flow; I didn't know how to make it longer.
I'm ready to just quit the story because of my Writer's Block because I'm beginning to lose what I want and the I know I'm losing the focus of how I wanted my characters to develop and how I wanted it to end.
Some authors say they are never affected by Writer's Block, and some are actually published authors. I wish I could say, "Oh, how I envy them." But no... somehow they must have problems of their own, but they also know how to take care of it.
"Oh how I envy them..."
Yeah, it doesn't do anything for me or my story. Heck, I think the best thing to try to get a story re-started or getting back into it is print it out, re-read the story, and write down notes as you read through it then write down thoughts once you're done with it, the thoughts being of what will happen next; don't laugh at the ideas, but write them down and sort them out.
And look at this blog.
It was going to be a rant, but it turned out to be alike a paper, and it helped me develop ideas to overcome Writer's Block; some people say that it will go away by itself- but why not just try overcome it while you still have the chance? Or...
- Yoda
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Long time no see!
I've been not here.. forever! Why? Who knows? Maybe cause I don't really know of anyone who would actually read this cause I'm the only one who really knows I have such a thing.
But, you know... I mean who can blame me? All I have going on is school, homework... writing, reading... doesn't it sound like fun???
I dunno... but! If you do read this I must encourage you to do something called NaNoWriMo. It's the most interesting thing there ever was, and it's tons of fun. Visit nanowrimo.org to check it out, cause I'm getting tired of explaining it. Is it November yet?
I think after I actually finish my two entries on Boron... I'll work on it.. sounds good, no? Well.. there I go... *watches as I walk off into the horrible land of Boron where it's all science talk and is afraid of not finding her information*
But, you know... I mean who can blame me? All I have going on is school, homework... writing, reading... doesn't it sound like fun???
I dunno... but! If you do read this I must encourage you to do something called NaNoWriMo. It's the most interesting thing there ever was, and it's tons of fun. Visit nanowrimo.org to check it out, cause I'm getting tired of explaining it. Is it November yet?
I think after I actually finish my two entries on Boron... I'll work on it.. sounds good, no? Well.. there I go... *watches as I walk off into the horrible land of Boron where it's all science talk and is afraid of not finding her information*
Monday, June 4, 2007
Meh...
It's finished! No surprise there, right? I finished it... May 28th. 4 days after what I had planned on, but it's pretty good, right? No, I don't think so. Apparently, the grammar sucks so badly and/or people forget so easily to actually read it. Yeah, I feel special. Not.
I suppose I could spend my time that I'm sitting around with editting it, but I've done so much with it, I'm fed up with myself for even writing it. I mean, really, who wants to read another classic, evil people take over world? I guess nobody, right? So, I'm sulking, is that an overly bad thing?
I think I'm actually going to look at it and sit and think about it for a little while tonight once people are all gone to bed so that they can't disturb me. Then again, maybe not. Depeneds on what else I have to occupy myself, doesn't it?
So, with all the stuff said, I'm not complaining about having writer's block necissarily, just... not knowing what to do with it now that I'm finished with it. Off I go to eat dinner, sit around, sweating my brains out, and probably read my book that's due in two days.
I suppose I could spend my time that I'm sitting around with editting it, but I've done so much with it, I'm fed up with myself for even writing it. I mean, really, who wants to read another classic, evil people take over world? I guess nobody, right? So, I'm sulking, is that an overly bad thing?
I think I'm actually going to look at it and sit and think about it for a little while tonight once people are all gone to bed so that they can't disturb me. Then again, maybe not. Depeneds on what else I have to occupy myself, doesn't it?
So, with all the stuff said, I'm not complaining about having writer's block necissarily, just... not knowing what to do with it now that I'm finished with it. Off I go to eat dinner, sit around, sweating my brains out, and probably read my book that's due in two days.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Can anyone say... CONFUSING!
I think that it's time for people to STOP sending me mixed signals. He likes me, but he's dating someone else, even though the person he's dating is in the same position I am.. and yeah, I'm getting a bit tired of it. Just a little, because I still really like him, and yeah.
My story is almost done with, I'm writing chapter 37, and I'm going to 40. So, I suppose that it's just about time for me to be finishing it up. AND, I'm getting out of school in 2 days, after that, I can completely spend all my time writing.
Well, that said, I suppose I should go now and watch TV so I can NOT think...
My story is almost done with, I'm writing chapter 37, and I'm going to 40. So, I suppose that it's just about time for me to be finishing it up. AND, I'm getting out of school in 2 days, after that, I can completely spend all my time writing.
Well, that said, I suppose I should go now and watch TV so I can NOT think...
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Here or There
So much... so much can happen in so short a time. I have to admit, I know things now that I didn't know when I first started this blog. In fact, I created it so that I could rant about my toubles of being an author... but hey, it hasn't happened much.
I in fact have 32 chapters done of 40. To most, that's a lot, but to me, it's not enough. I want it to be right, but for now, I just no longer know what to put in it. Perhaps it's because I have no life other than this computer. You think if I actually went and did something besides focus on figuring out what to write next, reading, or playing video games that I might know what to write? I certainly can't figure it out...
So much seems to have happened, yet I can truthfully say that although it has really affected me, I feel nothing consiously. Well... perhaps I'll go find something else to do.
I in fact have 32 chapters done of 40. To most, that's a lot, but to me, it's not enough. I want it to be right, but for now, I just no longer know what to put in it. Perhaps it's because I have no life other than this computer. You think if I actually went and did something besides focus on figuring out what to write next, reading, or playing video games that I might know what to write? I certainly can't figure it out...
So much seems to have happened, yet I can truthfully say that although it has really affected me, I feel nothing consiously. Well... perhaps I'll go find something else to do.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Hey
I hope you have fun with u'r ranting...i'm hitting a total block right now on MWH...wish me luck. ;)
Boredom
How come nothing goes on in my life? There is absolutley nothing happening right now. Granted, I just finished a 31/2 hour homework assignment, that could've been done as a class assignment and would've taken 4 school days.
Is it possible to have too much free time? I watch a soap opera, and am writing a BOOK at the age of 14, soon to be 15. I have a blog that I rant on, yet no one will read this. Is it possible to disappear? Is it possible to live life as a Marine Biologist when all you want to do is write? Will I ever actually make it to living in Canada? Too many questions... and no way to answer them. I'll be going now.
Is it possible to have too much free time? I watch a soap opera, and am writing a BOOK at the age of 14, soon to be 15. I have a blog that I rant on, yet no one will read this. Is it possible to disappear? Is it possible to live life as a Marine Biologist when all you want to do is write? Will I ever actually make it to living in Canada? Too many questions... and no way to answer them. I'll be going now.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Author's First
Well, I would like to state that first of all, I live in the US, but I would prefer to live somewhere in Canada. So if I have the date format that way, or I spell the words the way they do, please don't reprimend me. Someday, I will live there, and I will very happy about it.
I am an aspiring author, so I will frequently mention writing, seeing as how according to most people I have too much time and think of nothing else yet still earn straight A's in all of my academic classes.
I must say though, don't ask about friends, as of the moment, I really don't have any who live closer than twelve hours away. So... if I seem to have a lot of this free time don't ask why don't you go out with friends, because I can't.
Well, I'll be going now, probably back to the world of writing and reading where things turn out just the way they should without much effort on my part. Thanks for reading!
I am an aspiring author, so I will frequently mention writing, seeing as how according to most people I have too much time and think of nothing else yet still earn straight A's in all of my academic classes.
I must say though, don't ask about friends, as of the moment, I really don't have any who live closer than twelve hours away. So... if I seem to have a lot of this free time don't ask why don't you go out with friends, because I can't.
Well, I'll be going now, probably back to the world of writing and reading where things turn out just the way they should without much effort on my part. Thanks for reading!
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