Well, it is. At least, the net effect is fun. But the day to day writing can be kind of…difficult. I’ve made some progress in the last few days, even though I neglected to write about it here. Mostly, it’s just been between classes or insanely late at night, so I haven’t had time to… Continue reading I thought this was supposed to be fun…
Tag: On Writing
AUGH!!!!!!!!!
Shoot! Today was a crazy day! I feel almost like it was a waste! The last couple of days, I was thinking about how great it would be once the weekend comes, how I’d have tons of free time to write in my novel, and how many thousands of words I would write, how awesome… Continue reading AUGH!!!!!!!!!
I feel an emotional roller coaster about to begin…
You know, I used to get really freaking emotional about my writing. I’d post these notes up all over my room, some of them philosophical, others just giving myself general encouragement, and I’d read, revise, analyze, reanalyze, tear apart, and thrash my own writing. And then I’d get so emotionally wrapped up in it that… Continue reading I feel an emotional roller coaster about to begin…
Some thoughts on writing, reading, and stories
I’ve had some interesting thoughts recently about stories. It’s come mostly from interacting with the writing group and with friends from the writing group. As I’m getting more and more into writing fiction, my thoughts about fiction, stories, and science fiction get more and more complex and interesting. This post is going to be a… Continue reading Some thoughts on writing, reading, and stories
question on novel length
So, I’m coming up to about 25,000 words, and I’m starting to get worried that I’m not as far in the storyline as I should be for this time. I’m not all that sure what to do. How long is a normal novel? Is there a length in particular that I should aim for? How… Continue reading question on novel length
Why are writers so self conscious?
This is something I’ve noticed: that aspiring writers are generally introverted and very self conscious–to the point even of being fragile. It’s hard for them to feel confident and very easy for them to feel depressed because they think that their writing is all bad. I’ve been in the same boat–and now that my latest… Continue reading Why are writers so self conscious?
What does it mean when it comes easy?
So, I went on a blind date this evening with a girl who is a fantasy writer / English lit major. It was interesting and fun, and we had a lot to talk about. One of the things that surprised me was a comment she made about writing. Basically, she said “if it’s easy for… Continue reading What does it mean when it comes easy?
Not enough time…
I wish I was writing right now. Grrr!!! Freaking life is too busy! Maybe this is why I write so much when I do sit down and actually do it. All of that creative energy and whatnot pent in for so long, when it comes out, it comes out in a flood. Maybe. Maybe not.… Continue reading Not enough time…
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
I just today finished this wonderful piece of science fiction. Ursula Leguin’s The Left Hand of Darkness is a science fiction classic and an excellent piece of writing. Although it’s pace was much slower than what I’m used to, I enjoyed it very much. It tells the story of a man named Genly Ai, who… Continue reading The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
This is where my goals start to fall apart
Ok, so I haven’t written in the past two or three days in the story. I was going to write in the morning Wednesday, but I ended up sleeping in until just before class, and the rest of the day was extremely busy. Then, today, I was also going to write, but I ended up… Continue reading This is where my goals start to fall apart