Daily Goal: 500 words.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 9/0.
How busy I have been. Each evening for four days straight I've thought, I really ought to update my blog, even if I have written nothing, but then I've just crawled into bed instead.
This week will be more of the same, but then next week does look like it will brighten a bit, or so I hope.
I have managed to read a few pages every now and then from The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss. I have borrowed the two first novels in the series from my brother-in-law and they will be due back at the library soon. I hope to finish the first one before I have to return them, but the second will have to wait. The novel is great so far: an easy and engaging read.
My writing has been put on standstill for the time being. So much so that my blog has even been neglected. I do hope that this is only a temporary hiatus and that soon the daily goals and blog updates will be met with time to spare, but this week at least looks very busy.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
An idea for a story
Daily Goal: 500 words.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I got an idea for a story today. A good idea, I think, enough for a novel. The story itself is simple and has been done before - haven't they all - but the particulars are new and enticing enough to make me want to write it. So I assume people would want to read it.
I wrote the idea down, so I guess I could have written 100 words written today above, but I don't think it ought to count. The important thing is that I wrote it down. I wonder how many ideas like this have gone, because of my overevaluation of my memory. Do remember that ideas aren't worth anything. They are a dime a dozen. An idea that catches your attention and makes you want to write, however, is a valuable thing. Not because of some intrinsic value it has, that you could sell to a tv-network or anything like that, but because it might just make you turn of the tv and get you writing.
I'll flesh out the details and post the idea here, in some future instalment, if I still like it in a day or two.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I got an idea for a story today. A good idea, I think, enough for a novel. The story itself is simple and has been done before - haven't they all - but the particulars are new and enticing enough to make me want to write it. So I assume people would want to read it.
I wrote the idea down, so I guess I could have written 100 words written today above, but I don't think it ought to count. The important thing is that I wrote it down. I wonder how many ideas like this have gone, because of my overevaluation of my memory. Do remember that ideas aren't worth anything. They are a dime a dozen. An idea that catches your attention and makes you want to write, however, is a valuable thing. Not because of some intrinsic value it has, that you could sell to a tv-network or anything like that, but because it might just make you turn of the tv and get you writing.
I'll flesh out the details and post the idea here, in some future instalment, if I still like it in a day or two.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
First roleplaying session
Daily Goal: 500 words.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
The first roleplaying session was today. Since it was our first session much of the evening went with finishing touches on characters and introduction, but we did manage to get into a fight or two and start on some plot. The group is friendly and the evening was nice. I look forward to the next session already.
Still in the roleplaying mood, I feel like reading some fantasy the rest of the evening. Writing will have to wait. Tomorrow looks busy, but who knows if I can't manage to write a few words before then.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
The first roleplaying session was today. Since it was our first session much of the evening went with finishing touches on characters and introduction, but we did manage to get into a fight or two and start on some plot. The group is friendly and the evening was nice. I look forward to the next session already.
Still in the roleplaying mood, I feel like reading some fantasy the rest of the evening. Writing will have to wait. Tomorrow looks busy, but who knows if I can't manage to write a few words before then.
Monday, November 5, 2012
The Name of the Wind
Daily Goal: 500 words.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I have missed two days, both writing and updating the blog. Days now are terribly, terribly busy. I feel defeated and beaten every evening when the chores are done, like I've been in a fight, and not one where I was the victor.
Things are looking good on the reading side of things, however. After a long, tough day reading seems to be the appealing option if I find an hour for myself. I am getting deeper into The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss. The novel is quite spellbinding. I particularily like the way Rothfuss has built the mythology of the setting and the way he tells it. There is a 'mythic method' to his storytelling that sets him apart, I think.
Tomorrow is the big day. The first of our roleplaying sessions. I hope I have more energy tomorrow. My character feels ready to try out, although I still need to finish a few details (I need to read the rules about initiative, as well as decide upon which feat to pick).
As far as writing goes the future looks grim indeed. My schedule is so busy I started writing out things to complain about, but soon realized I wouldn't have time and space to list it all here. I am at the point where I just have to hope for some kind of unexpected free time to pop up and find me with pen and paper in hand.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I have missed two days, both writing and updating the blog. Days now are terribly, terribly busy. I feel defeated and beaten every evening when the chores are done, like I've been in a fight, and not one where I was the victor.
Things are looking good on the reading side of things, however. After a long, tough day reading seems to be the appealing option if I find an hour for myself. I am getting deeper into The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss. The novel is quite spellbinding. I particularily like the way Rothfuss has built the mythology of the setting and the way he tells it. There is a 'mythic method' to his storytelling that sets him apart, I think.
Tomorrow is the big day. The first of our roleplaying sessions. I hope I have more energy tomorrow. My character feels ready to try out, although I still need to finish a few details (I need to read the rules about initiative, as well as decide upon which feat to pick).
As far as writing goes the future looks grim indeed. My schedule is so busy I started writing out things to complain about, but soon realized I wouldn't have time and space to list it all here. I am at the point where I just have to hope for some kind of unexpected free time to pop up and find me with pen and paper in hand.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Writing asides
Daily Goal: 500 words.
I wrote 100 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I didn't touch my short story today. I got a little idea that I'd like to write up on another blog and I quickly got a hundred words down on paper. The short story is still waiting for a final editor's eye. It could really use it sooner rather than later, because I hope to post it for review somewhere and feedback might take some time. I can't attend to it, however, if I don't have an hour or so of free time to do it. I don't think the final edit, before I have a finished draft, is something to do during bathroom breaks.
The first session of the role playing game I meantioned some time ago is drawing near. I have had an hour of free time today, but instead of using it on the short story I used it on preparing my character. I'll play a barbarian who I based on Severian, from Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun. I don't think I would have used the hour to edit, even if I didn't have to prepare for the game. I have just been so tired today it was either preparing the character or reading The Name of the Wind.
My brother-in-law is the one who recomended the book, and lent it to me. I haven't been to a university class for a long time. It will be nice to finally be able to discuss a novel with someone, after reading it, instead of boring one's wife with countless synopses in desperation.
I should head towards bed now, but I am not that sleepy yet - tired, sure, but not sleepy. I might take a look at the short story after I finish this update.
I wrote 100 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I didn't touch my short story today. I got a little idea that I'd like to write up on another blog and I quickly got a hundred words down on paper. The short story is still waiting for a final editor's eye. It could really use it sooner rather than later, because I hope to post it for review somewhere and feedback might take some time. I can't attend to it, however, if I don't have an hour or so of free time to do it. I don't think the final edit, before I have a finished draft, is something to do during bathroom breaks.
The first session of the role playing game I meantioned some time ago is drawing near. I have had an hour of free time today, but instead of using it on the short story I used it on preparing my character. I'll play a barbarian who I based on Severian, from Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun. I don't think I would have used the hour to edit, even if I didn't have to prepare for the game. I have just been so tired today it was either preparing the character or reading The Name of the Wind.
My brother-in-law is the one who recomended the book, and lent it to me. I haven't been to a university class for a long time. It will be nice to finally be able to discuss a novel with someone, after reading it, instead of boring one's wife with countless synopses in desperation.
I should head towards bed now, but I am not that sleepy yet - tired, sure, but not sleepy. I might take a look at the short story after I finish this update.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Reading a new novel
Daily Goal: 500 words.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I have had no time for the story today. Nor does the rest of the week look like it has much free time for writing. I feel exhausted already just thinking about how much I have to do.
I have halted reading A Confederacy of Dunces and started reading The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss. The first was insanely funny, but I barely glanced at it when I had some spare time. The pace was just slowing down. It is a great novel and I plan on finishing it. I just guess I am not really that psyched for humor at the moment.
The Name of the Wind has quite the opposite effect. I long for the next chapter already, even though I have read four chapter tonight. The writing is exquisite in places and a little lacking in others. Chapter One was a polished gem. It sucked you in and gave you a warm welcome. Chapter two I was almost looking for my red pen ready to underline places I'd edit, but just when I thought that would be the standard for the rest of the novel, chapter three turns out surprisingly well written.
So I think I'll stick with it. It is a new fantasy novel, from 2007. The sequel is already out and the last novel of the planned trilogy will be out shortly.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I have had no time for the story today. Nor does the rest of the week look like it has much free time for writing. I feel exhausted already just thinking about how much I have to do.
I have halted reading A Confederacy of Dunces and started reading The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss. The first was insanely funny, but I barely glanced at it when I had some spare time. The pace was just slowing down. It is a great novel and I plan on finishing it. I just guess I am not really that psyched for humor at the moment.
The Name of the Wind has quite the opposite effect. I long for the next chapter already, even though I have read four chapter tonight. The writing is exquisite in places and a little lacking in others. Chapter One was a polished gem. It sucked you in and gave you a warm welcome. Chapter two I was almost looking for my red pen ready to underline places I'd edit, but just when I thought that would be the standard for the rest of the novel, chapter three turns out surprisingly well written.
So I think I'll stick with it. It is a new fantasy novel, from 2007. The sequel is already out and the last novel of the planned trilogy will be out shortly.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Still editing
Daily Goal: 500 words.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I typed the rest of the story in today and I think I need at least one more day of editing before I am ready to post it online for review. I feel a bit better about the story now than I did yesterday, but I still think it needs a bit of work before I am comfortable with it.
I was also planning on reading some similar stories from authors that I love, but I don't know if right now is the correct time to start that process (if there ever is a correct time).
Life in general is busy. The days are very long and tough. The first few hours of free time I just sit and relax: watch TV or chat with my wife. It takes some time before I get any urge to work or write or do something productive.
Reading has also slowed down considerable in the last week. I don't know if it is due to the novel I am currently reading, or if it has to do with fatigue.
I wrote 0 words.
Sundays/Stories Finished: 8/0.
I typed the rest of the story in today and I think I need at least one more day of editing before I am ready to post it online for review. I feel a bit better about the story now than I did yesterday, but I still think it needs a bit of work before I am comfortable with it.
I was also planning on reading some similar stories from authors that I love, but I don't know if right now is the correct time to start that process (if there ever is a correct time).
Life in general is busy. The days are very long and tough. The first few hours of free time I just sit and relax: watch TV or chat with my wife. It takes some time before I get any urge to work or write or do something productive.
Reading has also slowed down considerable in the last week. I don't know if it is due to the novel I am currently reading, or if it has to do with fatigue.
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