Good Posts Elsewhere
My homegirl, Kat is so crazy skilled with the writing. I think you’ll enjoy her postings, but this one post, Writes Like a Slut has me dying of laughter at her creativity and ability to turn a negative to a positive. Well done, Kat.
My buddy Emmet has a new blog, the Momus Report. It’s on entertainment in comics, films, and books. Dude is super amazing with the writing skills. Give him a chance.
My friend Sarah beach is also a writer of some keen talent. Her blog, The Scribbler’s Guide To Myth is worth checking out. She also wrote a book on writing not too long ago. You’ll find a link here. Will be updating my blogroll too, so don’t worry.
Also this post is from my personal blog, Yeah I Write This Blog. I like the post but found it would be a bit backwards to double post when a link will do.
My Experimenting Phase
For those in the know, I sometimes write entries via my phone’s Notes application. I find it quick and breezy, much like texting, which I’m used to. I’m not using that feature now, as I’m in bed with my laptop open, but it made me think to get more into using applications to write while I’m laying on the couch or on my bed. Needless to say in spite of having some insulation, the laptops warm up so quickly. It can go from ok to discomfort, depending on how I feel. If I’m relaxed I don’t want to be distracted.
I don’t know how much productivity can be done, but it can’t hurt, now can it? I’d like to think I can make more of my day if I use the products more available. For example, while my voice is still suffering from congestion, I might still find a way to use the voice recording feature on my phone. I want to write more. I need to do so.
None of my experimentation replaces pen and paper for me. I keep them near because sometimes my hand needs to glide across the paper and fill pages with words. Also theres’ something authentically charming about looking back at a notebook filled with ideas and passages. Well, off to try some new apps for productivity, and some standby ones as well. May your day be productive and creative.
I Blew Today off, Sorta
I found myself being very social and busy for the past few days. Just catching up with people. I also found a great need to clean my apartment once I got home, and let me tell you it was a mess of old things that need to be thrown away. Needless to say the dust was quite ugly, and my allergies are acting as if I didn’t take medicine for them. Now I have congestion and drinking water.
This has put a damper on my otherwise, “let’s get something handled” day. For my own health I have to stop cleaning, but I do have a lot done already, so I should be proud. Writing all but went to a grinding halt. I’m changing that now. Making dinner as well, so I have been keeping it moving.
I had an idea for a short story late last night. I’m holding this idea together until I sit down and type it out proper. Also I checked my notes feature in my phone and wondered if I put one of the short stories I rambled in typing out onto a Word file yet. If not, I need to do this. I need to see that this story has made it to my file of rough thoughts.
I’m gave the beat outline the day off so I can figure out how to resolve it. Did revisit the log line I created, and rewrote it. I need to reinvest in the theme though. I feel I HAVEN’T mastered how to get my theme down straight. I was supposed to consult with my screenwriting books, but the delays were necessary for me, and I can’t read while I feel like a congested mess.
Hopefully the meds will kick back in because I have to say this feeling is downright disgusting and I kinda want to log it into my journal so that I can use it in a later story. I am glad I took the time to write this post as it makes me realize I have a lot of work to do before I can sit down and watch my two favorite Sunday shows (Game of Thrones and Breakout Kings).
Writing is Rewriting
I’ll never forget this phrase about writing. I have a lot of it to do today. Pluse this is the day to finish other errands. Fridays are busy days for me. I like the pace so I best start with a post for the day. There will be a second post I’ve planned, but if push comes to shove, I’ll post it tomorrow. It’s longer, and I took a lot of time with it. Needless to say I did a lot of rewriting.
The outline is 90% done with me having a moment where I don’t like the ending. This suggests I don’t like my theme. I need to look over what I have and determine if I need to revise my theme first, then the outline, or at least parts of it. I do think I put together a lot of promising ideas, but something’s failing me here. I don”t like that. It’s a sign I need to revise once more. I say to myself thank goodness I’m not a perfectionist. What whould happen if I was? I’d be all OCD about this thing, and I’m trying real hard to make the improvements more so than I am now. Perhaps it’s time to consult the writing books on this matter.
I should go get me something to eat. It will help me start the day off well. I’m on a time-table, which is rare for me, but I want certain things done before a certain time so I can relax at the end of this day. Even if I don’t get it all done, I put the efforts forward and made sure to act. Keep writing peeps. I’m going to make some time as well to share some of the books I’ve read on screenwriting. Look out for that post. i think I’ll make that a longer post as well, and some more film reviews.
Drafting An Beat Outline
Been having quite a challenge working on a beat outline for a screenplay. Started it three days ago, and in spite of having another upset yesterday, felt determined to expand the six pages I typed. For those not in the know, one of the more important things a writer does before starting a screenplay is writing an outline and resolving all story points in this stage. I’ve heard it a dozen times from instructors and from the books I’ve read; don’t get into that screenplay until that outline is completed.
With the outline I’m making sure that I hit certain beats by certain pages. This makes it compliant with standard Hollywood scripts. It’s never pretty from the start, making it fit is the goal so I’m putting the effort into making this work well. I already know this outline will have several passes with revisions, but I’m willing to put the time into it to be able to have something correct. Needless to say i would have typed this post earlier, but I was busy typing the outline. Still got a lot of work to do. Feeling good about it and shall keep it moving.
On Top of It
It’s been a couple of days since I posted something worthwhile, I think. This week’s been filled with creative possibilities plus me running errands to take care of my household properly. First, still have a few more errands to run, but right now is the moment to plug in the headphones, put on a playlist and type something out.
Been doing a lot of writing in the last three days. Some of it is me editing longer posts. Yesterday I found myself using the “Notes” feature of my phone to write in intervals while I cooked. I had periods where I wrote interrupted without worrying what went down on paper. This was necessary so that I see the ideas, good bad, ugly, and unformatted. Often I think of ideas and don’t put them down on paper. It’s a fantasy story and it’s an extremely rough draft. Too rough. This sucker needs some lube. Wanted to transfer it to a Word file, but found myself adding to it early this morning. This story has potential.
Also worked on another non-fiction piece that needs to get out of my system, that may never be seen in public. Why? it’s very personal and I don’t know if I can share it yet. Sometimes there things need to marinate on the mind before I put it out for the world to see. Sometimes life does this to me. At least I typed it out and got it out of my head.
Another duty I need to get on top of is my outline. This poor thing just gets pushed back further and further. For a busy writer, I am also one who needs to get on top of this outline. Like today get on top of of it.
Don’t Stop, Don’t Think, Keep Doing!
This is a real short post, as I have a lot to do today. I’d feel like I cheated myself if I didn’t create a blog post. First I’m writing three longer blog posts that require a bit more time and effort. Second I’m doing more editing and revising for myself and others. This I want to get done this week and I don’t want to stop and think about it, but rather get it done. Eventually the script I didn’t get to work on I’ll get to address. I am happy to get this kind of progress going so I know I’m moving in the right direction, thank God.
I pray this kind of energy stays and I get back to the script and short stories I’ve been working on. I should add in joking I came up with another concept that I feel obliged to explore, but that’s down this list. Made sure to jot down notes for this and will explore this concept a little more. Sometimes sitting down with pen and paper puts magic in the day. I’m overdue for some hot tea today. A couple more passages of writing before I can have breakfast. Yeah, I’m on a roll, and the roll is a good ride.
The Slacker
I have to admit, yesterday I did not do much writing, which is a shame since all i really ask for is five sentences as a minimum for a blog post. Needless to say I was a hot mess. I want to blame daylight savings time, as my sleep patter was off, but I don’t need a specific time to write. I just like to write earlier. Like yesterday I woke up only to find myself laying on my couch and falling asleep. The same thing happened this morning. However, I thought one day off would not be so bad if I did write today.
Yesterday was not all non-productive as I was telling my brother how I was looking for more outside the box ways for inspiration. I told him I needed to look more at images and thinking more themes and audience. He suggested getting a camera and snapping images that come across as fascinating to me, which is an absolute great idea, and needs to be the focus of my day. So in a few moments I will look around and take images to see what I can find for inspiration.
I will say I consumed too much negative TV shows last night, and I didn’t think that was good for me at all. Then again i tend to consume a lot of negative TV shows of late. When i say negative I mean that i got nothing of value from the program, and allowed my mind to mush over nothing. At least one of those hours should have been dedicated to writing. Lesson learned.
Slow and Steady
As I listen to “Sugar Walls” by Sheena Easton and wonder why I haven’t written a thing today, I tell myself to get off my duff and write a couple of blog posts. This means instead of mulling over the idea that inspired me yesterday and writing it. if I took twenty minutes I could write a couple of pages worth putting down on paper. This is me kicking myself in the pants to get stuff done. it was worth it to listen to some music. May play instrumental music for the actual story writing. It needs to be done, and soon.
Keep It Simple
The correlation between my lack concentration on creative projects and the activation of my television revealed itself again. I can’t even blame video games as I didn’t play any yesterday. I goofed off and watched a lot of dumb stuff I could do without. The news I can get from the internet, and possibly if I had played music instead of sitting about yesterday would have a different outcome. So my lack of even a simple paragraph of writing shames me. I can do a lot more. One the plus side I cooked, did a blog post and worked on an application for a potential job.
Gonna do some cleaning to get my mind in the mode for something. let’s see the end and coffee tables need organization. I should snap a picture, but I dread posting. They’re quite messy. An organized room leads to an organized mind, which can work wonders on my creativity.
