Let me see...
Watched bad television last night. Didn't do much that was productive. And no new Alias tonight, which is just sad and depressing.
But I wrote seven pages today - woo hoo! - and I think they might be good. Luckily, I'll have all this week to edit and re-read the first part of the book before posting it (as I have to have my YA project stuff up). I think I'm at that point where I need to re-read what I've written before I can move forward. Some novels I have to do that with, some I don't. I'm constantly referencing my research books, though, which is going to make it difficult for me to work on this one at work. (Yeah, yeah, I write at work. But only when I don't have anything else to do. Which is more often than I care to admit). But I'm still not clear on Loung's motivation, other than the traditional fight between the mountain and the river dragons, I need something more. And I haven't introduced Magpie's father yet. I thought he'd have appeared by now, but he's still laying low. Which makes sense, given his character. And that he's not really going to get involved until she arrives at court. At least I know that much. And I have the feeling that this is going to be a long-a** novel, given that I'm almost to one hundred pages and she's not even at court yet. Sigh. And then the real trouble's going to start! :P
I also sat outside today - the weather is finally getting pretty - and journaled while trying to figure out life, liberty, and what the hell I'm doing on this planet. I figure God must know, right?, so I'm hoping at some point he'll clue me in. Or not :P For now, I'm just writing, singing, dancing, acting, working to pay my bills, and figuring that the whole meaning/purpose of life thing will fall into place eventually. I think it has something to do with doing what I love and being true to it, as well as presenting the world to people in a way that makes them think about their choices and what they create through them. Or at least entertains them :) Because I think that's one of the greatest tasks of a writer: to present the world as it is, unvarnished and unflinching in our honesty with our readers. Honesty about ourselves through our writing, and about this world and how we see it. And in presenting that world, perhaps giving someone the courage to think of changing it, or changing themselves, or the courage to accept themselves and all that life has brought them. It's too tempting, I think, to cop out and hide something, not present all of the truth, or try to hide myself/censor myself. Writing something on the page, and then showing it to someone - let alone the whole world - can be an unparalleled act of courage and vulnerability.
Okay, why am I getting so philosophical? I have the sneaking suspicion that none of the above makes sense ;)
Ack! Gotta go run and change for church (it's Easter, so I'm going to wear something with polka dots and ruffles :P) and meet a girlfriend for coffee beforehand. And then maybe come home and write more. Oh, and I need to work on sending out some short story subs. And start designing/planning my garden. I want herbs! Lots of herbs and pretty flowers :)
- D
Watched bad television last night. Didn't do much that was productive. And no new Alias tonight, which is just sad and depressing.
But I wrote seven pages today - woo hoo! - and I think they might be good. Luckily, I'll have all this week to edit and re-read the first part of the book before posting it (as I have to have my YA project stuff up). I think I'm at that point where I need to re-read what I've written before I can move forward. Some novels I have to do that with, some I don't. I'm constantly referencing my research books, though, which is going to make it difficult for me to work on this one at work. (Yeah, yeah, I write at work. But only when I don't have anything else to do. Which is more often than I care to admit). But I'm still not clear on Loung's motivation, other than the traditional fight between the mountain and the river dragons, I need something more. And I haven't introduced Magpie's father yet. I thought he'd have appeared by now, but he's still laying low. Which makes sense, given his character. And that he's not really going to get involved until she arrives at court. At least I know that much. And I have the feeling that this is going to be a long-a** novel, given that I'm almost to one hundred pages and she's not even at court yet. Sigh. And then the real trouble's going to start! :P
I also sat outside today - the weather is finally getting pretty - and journaled while trying to figure out life, liberty, and what the hell I'm doing on this planet. I figure God must know, right?, so I'm hoping at some point he'll clue me in. Or not :P For now, I'm just writing, singing, dancing, acting, working to pay my bills, and figuring that the whole meaning/purpose of life thing will fall into place eventually. I think it has something to do with doing what I love and being true to it, as well as presenting the world to people in a way that makes them think about their choices and what they create through them. Or at least entertains them :) Because I think that's one of the greatest tasks of a writer: to present the world as it is, unvarnished and unflinching in our honesty with our readers. Honesty about ourselves through our writing, and about this world and how we see it. And in presenting that world, perhaps giving someone the courage to think of changing it, or changing themselves, or the courage to accept themselves and all that life has brought them. It's too tempting, I think, to cop out and hide something, not present all of the truth, or try to hide myself/censor myself. Writing something on the page, and then showing it to someone - let alone the whole world - can be an unparalleled act of courage and vulnerability.
Okay, why am I getting so philosophical? I have the sneaking suspicion that none of the above makes sense ;)
Ack! Gotta go run and change for church (it's Easter, so I'm going to wear something with polka dots and ruffles :P) and meet a girlfriend for coffee beforehand. And then maybe come home and write more. Oh, and I need to work on sending out some short story subs. And start designing/planning my garden. I want herbs! Lots of herbs and pretty flowers :)
- D
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