Hmmm okay so I'm almost done with the first rewrite of one of my novels. That was a lie. I'm almost done with part one. Anyways, I was wondering how to tell if your own writing is really good. Sometimes when I'm writing, I get caught up in reading what I've written, and I'm on the edge of my seat, wondering what happens next, even though I know the story inside and out. Is this a sign my writing is really well written, or that I'm just crazy? If you think it's cause I'm crazy, it doesn't hurt my feelings. I know I'm insane. How else would I be able to write several novels at once and keep them all separate in my head?
Anyways, any answers to this question of well-written v.s. insane would be helpful.
This is really random, but the next Thor movie comes out in October! Exciting! (Digression!) And Iron Man 3 is out next weekend! I can't wait. (Digression!) Catching Fire is out eventually, and I saw a preview. Not sure how I feel about it. (Digression!)
If anyone can tell me what I'm sort of quoting in the above paragraph, I'd be surprised. You don't win a prize (sorry). (Digression!!!!!!!!)
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Characters
Well, I'm almost done with the {third} rewrite of my first novel, except now that novel is only part one of a larger volume. It's frustrating because I have to completely rewrite what is now going to be part two, and write part three for the first time. It's nice though, because I'll get to be one of those people who wrote the six hundred page book.
I always have a hard time coming up with names, so any suggestions would be helpful, and I really mean that. I started making a list of character names I've already used, and it's astounding. I've had to change so many so they don't repeat too. Sigh. A lot more work goes into writing (a) novel(s) than most people think. Thank goodness I can capable of keeping the plots separate in my head. When I try talking with one of my friends about them, I always have to clarify which book I am talking about, but with another friend, all they need is the name of a character and they know. Sigh.
Ok so if you know of any good character names, either for a main character or a secondary one, thine (yes, I used thine; No, I don't find that a problem) suggestions would be very welcome. To help, here's the description of a guy character I can't seem to name:
He starts off really wimpy in the first book because he was a rich spoiled brat. Then, when the other main character goes into a coma, he steps up and takes charge of the rebellion and becomes quite the hunk. He changes his name early on, because he's wanted by the government for some reason, and so ideas for either name are great (first name is definitely weirder, and the second is normal by the way). He's completely in love with the other main character the entire time (her name is Jackie) and I think he'll have either blond or light brown hair. Not sure what color eyes though, and he's not too terribly tall. Barely over six feet most likely.
Names in general would be helpful. I am not discouraging general suggestions in favor of the above character's; quite the opposite. Thanks in advance!
I always have a hard time coming up with names, so any suggestions would be helpful, and I really mean that. I started making a list of character names I've already used, and it's astounding. I've had to change so many so they don't repeat too. Sigh. A lot more work goes into writing (a) novel(s) than most people think. Thank goodness I can capable of keeping the plots separate in my head. When I try talking with one of my friends about them, I always have to clarify which book I am talking about, but with another friend, all they need is the name of a character and they know. Sigh.
Ok so if you know of any good character names, either for a main character or a secondary one, thine (yes, I used thine; No, I don't find that a problem) suggestions would be very welcome. To help, here's the description of a guy character I can't seem to name:
He starts off really wimpy in the first book because he was a rich spoiled brat. Then, when the other main character goes into a coma, he steps up and takes charge of the rebellion and becomes quite the hunk. He changes his name early on, because he's wanted by the government for some reason, and so ideas for either name are great (first name is definitely weirder, and the second is normal by the way). He's completely in love with the other main character the entire time (her name is Jackie) and I think he'll have either blond or light brown hair. Not sure what color eyes though, and he's not too terribly tall. Barely over six feet most likely.
Names in general would be helpful. I am not discouraging general suggestions in favor of the above character's; quite the opposite. Thanks in advance!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
AVENGERS
| One of the coolest pictures I have ever seen. I don't care that I created this blog to share writing and this has nothing to do with it. Its just too awesome not to share. |
Saturday, September 15, 2012
I know the first post is a bit cheesy. Sorry about that. Let's just say I was pressed for time and wasn't thinking straight. I have a question for anyone who comes onto this website, and hope that I can get some answers. If you were to be the Guardian of anything at all, what would it be?
Think about it.
Think about it.
Friday, July 20, 2012
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