Hi! It's Penelope again, and on behalf of Grace & Steele, I want to say that we are going to take a small break (one to two weeks) to reevaluate the blog. Thanks for being with us, readers.
Happy Writing!
Happy Writing!
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
Weekly Muse #37: Playlist Again
I love my playlist. I have a playlist on Youtube, and I simply love to put it on repeat. A lot of the songs come from Coldplay, One Republic, Imagine Dragons, and some indie artists. Here are my top favorites underneath the cut.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Advice For Writers #37: Just Live
How many of you guys are tempted to simply write all day and night? I know I am. I love dunking my head into different places, places where I can spend a million dollars and not get there.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Our Journey So Far #35: Penelope, Again
Hello, everyone!
So I'm suddenly assaulted by a plot bunny. It isn't wonderful (well, it is), because I'm working on TBQ's rewrite (which I'm so desperate to avoid).
The name of my novel is... About A Queen.
Please note that this is a working title. I'm still trying to see whether or not this title would work. I'd done this story before, and I gave up on it. Originally, it is supposed to be a retelling of "Snow White." Now, I'm thinking of making it much more loosely based on that tale.
The changes...
-This might be going into New Adult territory.
-There is a twist.
-Someone is going to die, but maybe not the evil stepmother. (Oops!)
The characters...
-Pamola (Or Pamela) Queen: She is the narrator, and she might be about twenty years old (which is a bit older than what I usually work with). Determined and assured of herself, she is the kind of lady no one likes to cross in the middle of the dark alley.
-Margaret "Peggy" Queen: Narrator's mother, and loves to change her name like how a supermodel changes outfits. The next day, she would be called "Sara." Or "Diana."
That is what I have so far. So what do you guys think?
So I'm suddenly assaulted by a plot bunny. It isn't wonderful (well, it is), because I'm working on TBQ's rewrite (which I'm so desperate to avoid).
The name of my novel is... About A Queen.
Please note that this is a working title. I'm still trying to see whether or not this title would work. I'd done this story before, and I gave up on it. Originally, it is supposed to be a retelling of "Snow White." Now, I'm thinking of making it much more loosely based on that tale.
The changes...
-This might be going into New Adult territory.
-There is a twist.
-Someone is going to die, but maybe not the evil stepmother. (Oops!)
The characters...
-Pamola (Or Pamela) Queen: She is the narrator, and she might be about twenty years old (which is a bit older than what I usually work with). Determined and assured of herself, she is the kind of lady no one likes to cross in the middle of the dark alley.
-Margaret "Peggy" Queen: Narrator's mother, and loves to change her name like how a supermodel changes outfits. The next day, she would be called "Sara." Or "Diana."
That is what I have so far. So what do you guys think?
Friday, May 8, 2015
Weekly Muse #35: Animals
Animals most certainly inspire me in different ways. In literature, they are used as symbolism. Sometimes, they are used as familiars to narrators and especially, characters.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Advice For Writers #35: So Now What?
Camp NaNoWriMo is over (for now). So what does one do now? I know I've probably written a version of this post, but I think repetition would definitely hit everyone in the head. Multiple times.
So what do we do now?
Okay, first of all, if you aren't finished with NaNoWriMo, finish it. If you can't bring yourself to write it (because of a lack of inspiration, not a lack of determination), then you don't finish it.
You put it aside. Let it sit. Let it cool down. Let yourself be removed from it, so when you start editing it, you'll be able to see it in a much better light.
You let it sit.
You let it sit for a long time, until a month has passed and you feel like visiting the world again.
Then you read it. You read it again. You read it again and again. You notice the plot holes. You notice the strange words you used. You notice the lack of a good transition. You take notes. You take A LOT of notes.
That is when you start rewriting again. Because it is a freakin' long process. But don't worry. You are getting closer to the final product. Every step is a step closer to its perfection.
Happy Writing!
So what do we do now?
Okay, first of all, if you aren't finished with NaNoWriMo, finish it. If you can't bring yourself to write it (because of a lack of inspiration, not a lack of determination), then you don't finish it.
You put it aside. Let it sit. Let it cool down. Let yourself be removed from it, so when you start editing it, you'll be able to see it in a much better light.
You let it sit.
You let it sit for a long time, until a month has passed and you feel like visiting the world again.
Then you read it. You read it again. You read it again and again. You notice the plot holes. You notice the strange words you used. You notice the lack of a good transition. You take notes. You take A LOT of notes.
That is when you start rewriting again. Because it is a freakin' long process. But don't worry. You are getting closer to the final product. Every step is a step closer to its perfection.
Happy Writing!
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Our Journey So Far #33: Penelope Grace
So, it is a busy week. Camp is closing up, and there are only a few days left! Yay, I hope you all finished your novels or are close to being finished with it.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Weekly Muse #33: Playlist Time!
Now, I'm a hurry, because there are a bunch of things to do (a list from A to Z) and I can't quite seem to finish anything (probably because I was watching Atonement and Miss Congeniality). So I'm going to list my playlist for writing The Lost Princess' fourth/fifth draft.
Well, technically I started the fourth draft and then abandoned it because I didn't like it at all. Then I started again and called it the fifth draft. That is how it went.
Playlist?
Okay, here we go. Five with comments and five without.
1. "Outside" by Ellie Goulding and Calvin Harris
My comments: I like "Outside" because I like how it sounds. It totally reminds me of "Summer" and some other hits from Calvin Harris. (Yes, it sounds similar, but it gets writing, so I don't really care.)
2. "A Team" by Ed Sheeran
My comments: You all think I'm nuts for liking a song that is terribly sad (to me). Yes, it is depressing, and the lyrics are horrible (in the feels), but it sounds really good. Soft. The kind of song that reminds me of a heartbreak.
3. "Geronimo" by Sheppard
My comments: I have no idea what the lyrics are (haven't looked it up) or what the song means, but it sounds really good.
4. "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift
My comments: Taylor Swift? Give me, give me!
5. "Budapest" by George Ezra
My comments: It is one of the softer songs that picks up the tempo and just makes me dance.
6. "Your Mess is Mine" by Vance Joy
7. "Hold Back The River" by James Bay
8. "Come a Little Closer" by Cage the Elephant
9. "Cigarette Daydreams" by Cage the Elephant
10. "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole
So what songs are on your playlist?
Happy Writing!
Well, technically I started the fourth draft and then abandoned it because I didn't like it at all. Then I started again and called it the fifth draft. That is how it went.
Playlist?
Okay, here we go. Five with comments and five without.
1. "Outside" by Ellie Goulding and Calvin Harris
My comments: I like "Outside" because I like how it sounds. It totally reminds me of "Summer" and some other hits from Calvin Harris. (Yes, it sounds similar, but it gets writing, so I don't really care.)
2. "A Team" by Ed Sheeran
My comments: You all think I'm nuts for liking a song that is terribly sad (to me). Yes, it is depressing, and the lyrics are horrible (in the feels), but it sounds really good. Soft. The kind of song that reminds me of a heartbreak.
3. "Geronimo" by Sheppard
My comments: I have no idea what the lyrics are (haven't looked it up) or what the song means, but it sounds really good.
4. "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift
My comments: Taylor Swift? Give me, give me!
5. "Budapest" by George Ezra
My comments: It is one of the softer songs that picks up the tempo and just makes me dance.
6. "Your Mess is Mine" by Vance Joy
7. "Hold Back The River" by James Bay
8. "Come a Little Closer" by Cage the Elephant
9. "Cigarette Daydreams" by Cage the Elephant
10. "L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole
So what songs are on your playlist?
Happy Writing!
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