YES! Attack of the Werewolf.

YAY!! Last night I managed to finish another chapter! Out of a total of 15 chapters, I'm a third done!! And it took me less than two months! And I configured (cool word) the total word count and it's probably going to be slightly under 50,000.


Which is the part that makes me sad. 50,000 is the minimum for a novel right? So I have to get it over 50,000 to be able to sell it as such...which means I can't say this is my first novel. (Oh who cares, I'll just fudge it.)



But anyway, I have a theory. based on my writing habits (getting my inspiration to write just before I have to go to bed ) that left to my own devices I would become nocturnal.

Just me.   


I have to find some way to break this habit because school starts up soon, and I need to get it my book done before 2011. Wish me luck!


-Jessie

Present Time!!!

I thought I would be nice and give everyone a present.

That's right. Everyone thank me.
(In an effort to save the environment, I run on praise now)


Well I think you can tell by the picture...


Kittens! Here's one for you, and one for you, and you, and one for you, and one for you, and you, and you, and everyone else who wants one! Except you crazy cat lady. I think you need an intervention. That's the next blog over.


So here is your very own montage of cute (and funny!) kittens to play with. Enjoy. I want them back tonight. No exceptions.

Thank you, thank you. *hissed* this is the part where I get a standing ovation. NOW!!!
Lol, hope you enjoyed your present! Courtesy of I can has Cheezburger. Website.


Bye guys! (and yes this counts as an update. Why do you care what I'm doing? My writing is doing FINE thank you!)


-Jessie

Toy Story 3?

8/20/2010  5:00 PM

Okay I know this is really late. But a while back I went to see Toy Story 3 in theaters. And I have to admit, it was a sad movie!


It end bitter-sweet when Andy still has to leave his toys behind. And I kind of felt cheated (I know, grow up.) And all in all it was an amazing movie. But one thing that (really) confused me was Jessie and Buzz falling in love. What was that about???


I thought it was Woody + Jessie but she randomly fell in love with Buzz? And Woody was like fine with it?
*so confused*


But anyway I was just thinking about it today. Feel free to post whatever reviews you have in the comments section. Bye guys!


-Jessie

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

Plot Walls: Just Another Day In The Life

 8/13/2010  2:30 PM

Hey people!! So I told you that I retired my ms Fighting Samuaii, and that I'm finishing my novel Being Evil. Which, by the way, is an amazingly sarcastic portrayal of a self-proclaimed villain's adventures in heaven.


So how did that sound? Sophisticated right? I know! Eeep!


But I'm stuck on where to go. I've outlined up to chapter seven, but somehow I'm stuck. I know how it's supposed to end, just not a clue how to get there. Does anyone know a site that helps people flesh out ideas?


Oh who cares. I figure it out eventually. Anyway, I'm here to talk about a website. What was it again? 
*Shuffles through papers on desk*
Ah! Here it is! Let's see *squints* Umm 'Lite or Shy by Shocker Mickey'? Well that can't be right...
Oh I'm sorry! Write or Die by Dr. Wicked! 


Come to think of it that doesn't sound much better.


Anyway I highly recommend this website! It's amazing! You get to pick your word limit, the time, the forgiveness level as well as how strict the consequences are.


I'm really not doing it justice. Basically it helps you write. The only problem I have with this website is that if you're playing a song on say youtube or something, writing in the window pauses the song. So you have to go back to the window and click play again, which wastes time. Other than that (and it's really just a minor annoyance) It's a wonderful website. I am neglecting writing in it lately, but I feel like I'm over analyzing everything. I just need to write and stop worrying! 


Anyway I gotta go guys! 


Ohmygod. I just realized today was Friday the 13th. YAY!


Okay perhaps I need to explain. I was born on the thirteenth of March. granted, it was on a Monday, but apparently because I was born on that day, every time it rolls around I get good luck. Something about being blessed by the devil? Not sure. All I know is that this is the perfect day to write  Being Evil.


Lol, bye guys!


-Jessie

Abandoned

Yeah, yeah I know. I abandoned you guys. But hey, I have an excuse!

No. No I don't. Other than I'm lazy, and was putting off writing all together. Which, in my book, is a completely valid excuse. And your arguments don't apply.

I SAID STOP ARGUING!

Alright, now that that's done, lets get on with our new post, okay children?

Okay I'm sorry for sounding condescending. I've been really tense lately with all my chores and responsibility, and my annoyance at interruptions from my writing, as well as my writing actually. I've decided to put my ms on the shelf for the time and work on my other one. So I'm working on the plot line and everything.

I never really thought writing was hard. I would always say, oh the words just come out. But now, starting to dive into the real world of writing, I'm getting cold feet. I'm even more harsh on my writing, and I tear myself down all the time. Writing can suck. It can be wonderful, exciting, empowering, but it can also be saddening, discouraging, and maddening. It's a hard art to master, and an even harder one to breakthrough. Art is just as bad, but at least you can become a famous artist after you die. When you write a book, if it gets past publishing, the chances of becoming famous after death is slim to none. More likely none.

But I don't want to discourage anyone. I love writing, and could never give it up. What can I say? I'm a masochist. Writers by definition are masochists.

-Jessie

Rainstorm: Plot Walls

8/8/2010   4:40 PM

Everyone hits plot walls. No matter how well thought out something is, when a hint of doubt enters your mind, suddenly everything is wrong. 


This happened to me recently. I was feeling really down about my story, I kept feeling like something was wrong, something was pulling the story down, but I couldn't figure it out. Then I suddenly realized two of my characters were completely useless. I actually had to remind myself to write about them. It was as if they were completely invisible and, somehow, those two characters translated into a boring/depressing writing experience, that I avoided at any cost.


Plot walls are good. They're the stress button that tells a writer something's wrong, and something needs to be changed. But you have to be careful. If it's a big plot wall, that needs major editing and you're almost done writing, finish the book. Just write down your notes and finish the book. You would've had to rewrite eventually. You might as well have something to work with. 


Hey, I think the clouds are clearing up...


-Jessie