Update Peoples!!

So I realize that my last post was kind of, um, well...how do I put this?
Terrible.

But that's okay! Because I was really tired so It's really not my fault. I think I need some new excuses. Oh well.

Anyway I'll make this quick.

I'm stuck again.

-Jessie












You didn't actually think that was it, did you? Oh you silly human-person!
I'm stuck on another (2) of my chapters. Which is annoying because I can almost feel the end. It's near!
Yes, that's right. The end is near.

But in all seriousness, I'm starting to realize that the real Rainstorm that hits us is ourselves. We each have our own little quirks and problems that we meet in our writing life, whether in real life or in your book. I myself, along with lack of inspiration, am struggling with not having enough time, or enough space. I keep dreaming about my perfect writing hidey-hole, but It'll be a long time before I get one of those. Can't.....wait....

And sometimes all that self-editing/self-critisizing gets in the way, throwing insults at your brain the entirer time. How the hell are you supposed to fight your own mind? It's not easy, let me tell you! first of all, you have to get a really small imaginary sword and then you....uh....I'm getting off topic again aren't I?

Yeah, I tend to need guidelines when it comes to my writing.

I have to go guys, it's late and guess who has to get up early tomorrow?

ME. 

-Jessie (for real this time)

Rainstorm: Character Development

 8/18/2010  5:50 PM

Character Development is a tricky rainstorm. Sometimes it can be on a warm summer evening, when you dance in the rain laughing just because the rain feels so good. But sometimes it can be a huge terrifying lightning storm that gives you nightmares of freaky bat aliens.


Just me?


And it all depends on whether all the pieces fit together or if they seem completely unrealistic. Characters are people. Where they come from, and what happened there define who they are in your book. And your character cannot be unrealistic. How can someone with a perfect life, and who was completely happy, suddenly become sullen in your book? No, don't give me that moody teenager excuse. Readers aren't stupid, and we don't like feeling cheated when we read. Characters are real to us. Make them real.


But don't stress. And never lose the essence of your character. Too many suggestions can drown your character. To strengthen your character, add controversy, and interesting stories. But remember; too much going on can leave the reader confused, and sometimes it may not make sense. 


Which storm hit you?


-Jessie

Update

8/6/2010   1:50 PM


Hey everyone! I know I've been away for a while, and haven't been keeping up with things. I've just been so busy! So I have some updates;


First, I'm changing your Daily Adventure to your Weekly Rainbow, posted every Monday after your Rainstorm. Posting 750+ everyday was really sapping all my creativity. I had no will to actually working on my projects.


Speaking of projects, I'm working on so many! I've put most of them on hold for my first *real* novel, which I'm hoping to publish. I've been having some trouble with it lately (hitting that dreaded breakdown point) but I'm getting over it.


Once again, sorry about the missing posts, but you will definitely have your Rainstorm and Rainbow! Thanks guys!


-Jessie

Rainstorm: Writer's Block

 8/1/2010  2:30 PM

Oh, I see that look! I suppose you thought I would start with rejection, or something having to do with anyone but you.

Well, believe it or not, before you even brave the winds of publication, you have to write your book first. And that won't happen if you can't force yourself to write. Unfortunately, no one has a fail-proof method. Some suggestions are to;

Play music
Make tea
Take a Shower
Exercise

But in the end it comes down to sitting down and writing. I know, that seems like horrible advice. In a way, it is. I remember surfing the internet, trying my best to find something to force me to write. And everyone said just write. I was disappointed. The whole point was that I couldn't write.

But stop getting distracted. Shut everything out and write. Soon, words start to flow easier. Of course, sometimes you'll have bad days. Sometimes you'll have bad weeks. But you have to keep at it.

Think of your pen losing ink, but you know it still had ink inside, You just have to keep writing until it flows again.

-Jessie