Writing is Good

Posted by Castypher on March 7, 2012, 11:14 p.m.

Here's a quick update. And I swear to god I'm being honest!

EDIT: FUCK.

A little earlier this week, I started another novel that I occasionally mention, bringing my total to eight now. If anyone really cares, it's basically my take on Highlander (which I decided after I first devised the story), and it was originally inspired by an AMV of Mirai Nikki, of which I have seen one episode since (mindfuck!). Speaking of AMVs, the one about MLP won despite not being an anime OR a music video.

Additionally, for those who didn't catch it, I'm writing from the frustrating first-person viewpoint of a teen girl who gets her life torn to shreds. Yeah. Fuck happy endings. That's what I say.

I totally pressed Ctrl+S just now. Shows how long I've been in MS Word.

I just hit the 20,000 word mark, bringing the total now to 70 pages.

In case you guys were wondering, I've been a little (slightly) less active than I usually am, particularly in the IRC. I've also been quite irritable, and I can tell you right now that Purianite has gotten the full brunt of it. Funny thing is, I'm not frustrated. I'll make my deadline of April 3rd easy at this rate. Honestly I think I'm having trouble getting out of character, especially since I tore into Purianite after an interruption from writing a particularly action-filled scene.

I also had a lovely thing happen to me earlier where I was writing a scene and broke out into uncontrollable shivering. I could hardly type, because my hands were shaking so much.

As with every other novel of mine, I'll keep it secret except for the fair few who express interest. But then again, you're not my audience, 64D. =(

For the record, 25% in word count. That is all. Watch now as I use reverse psychology and say that this blog will get next to no comments, and it will actually be true.

If I bitch at you, I'm just acting and having trouble resuming my normal self! Don't take it personally. =>

Right now I am resuming being a girl. Carry on, 64D. Carry on.

Comments

Seleney 12 years, 7 months ago

Hey, Killin, I'd be interested in reading your novel as well. I may not have done much writing, but reading is something I have done A LOT of. I can't help grammatically, but if you ever want someone to read through and spot possible story/continuity/plot issues I'd be happy to. I read mostly fantasy, but my favorite novel, Speak, is actually a fiction centered around a girl and her reaction to a traumatic event. (highly recommend it if you want another view of a Teenage girl's mind) ^_^

Castypher 12 years, 7 months ago

Then Cesque, what avatar of mine DID you like? >=[

And Seleney, outside views of the things like consistency, plot, and other details are what I'm always in need of. Though, my stuff is far from G-rated (language, suggestive themes, that sort of thing), that's fair warning.

But yeah, for those who expressed interest, I'd love to post it after my first round of edits, which should come later this month. If you like reading, that is.

Cesque 12 years, 7 months ago

Quote:
Then Cesque, what avatar of mine DID you like? >=[

The previous one was okay :P

OBELISK 12 years, 7 months ago

Not everyone can have a running doggy.

Quote:
a teen girl who gets her life torn to shreds
these are a few of my favorite things

Castypher 12 years, 7 months ago

Zanelisk's avatar looks just like one of my characters.

It hasn't even been a decade yet. :')

Toast 12 years, 7 months ago

Quote:
every other novel of mine
You have finished novels?

Castypher 12 years, 7 months ago

Three. But two I ended up fully rewriting. The rest are at least halfway (based upon a 300-page average, though three of mine together reached 1200), and I mostly alternate monthly depending on the complexity of the story, and how quickly I get stuck. So when I do get stuck, I always have another one to go to while I take a break.

Quietus 12 years, 7 months ago

you must share at least general plot outlines if not snippets. i am so intrigued now.

Castypher 12 years, 7 months ago

I had no idea people here were interested in writing.

Are you asking for outlines on the one I'm writing now? Or all of them? Because if the latter, that list would be very lengthy, and I doubt a wall of text would appeal to many people. And if the former, I've kind of given one anyway. Guess I can elaborate either way.

Quietus 12 years, 7 months ago

just share your favorites! i have a lot of stories but only a few i'd really put out there for others to critique :>