Work in Progress

One of the major problems I have with writing is my mind is constantly spinning in multiple directions which is something I need to get under control if I want to be able to finish my novel. The other thing I want to be able to do is create something different. I want my concept to be fresh not just a different spin on what is out there already.

Writing isn't complicated but it can be tough when you want your characters to stand out and not blend into the mundane. I am working to create a character that when I write his or her voice is heard very clearly. I think about the nights when I can't sleep and how that is when something is speaking to me loudly.

This part of me is just another creative craft that I want to perfect like everything else I do. I am waiting to see what develops. Right now I am working on my outline but the main character's name really wasn't talking to me until recently. I may have a winner without being repetitious. I can only see what happens and how the story makes its way onto the screen.

Writing

Sitting here writing out a scene and I have to keep pausing because I think I am making too hot for even me to handle. I guess it goes without saying that when you have an imagination like crazy you never know what you will come up with.

I am supposed to be working on my paranormal novel but right now that is not the one that is speaking to me the loudest. I used to think I was losing my mind when things would play out in my head and I would have conversations with the story. Now I know better. Can I say it has been truly worthy while getting it all down.

The next step in my process will be getting all the imagery together so that my readers will be able to see it as I see. All of its glory will shine through the words I have put on the page. I love writing. I don't know that there is much that compares with it. It is tough but it makes for an awesome experience.

Looking at the world in a different way and knowing we all don't have the same visual is what makes every experience unique and makes the writing world such a pleasure past time. I can not wait to share my vision.

Now I must get back to the world of creativity.  Until next time

Need to be Motivated

I have been neglecting this blog and this is the one that should be nearest and dearest to my heart because I love to write. I don't know maybe I feel like I am getting more attention with my other blogs but I can't leave my passion behind. I need to find focus and be motivated to not only get this blog up and running but also to get my novels on the ball.

I was trying to find a way to stay organized. I don't like using a bunch of folders and things like that because I can never remember which one I put what I am looking for in. I use notebooks from time to time but again I forgot where I put them and what I was writing down. It becomes frustrating. I want to complete a novel and make it one worth reading but I in order to do that I need to have all my ducks in a row.

I started reading First Draft in 30 Days by Karen Wiesner again and realized that I needed a better way to organize my ideas and thoughts. So I log onto my computer and I see OneNote come up. I haven't used this program in quite some time. Reviewing it and looking a tutorial I see that this is the answer to my problem.

OneNote has some very key advantages that Word or my notebook doesn't have. For instance. I am able to create a notebook specifically for the book I am working on and within this book I can create tabs for notes and my outline. I can also create pages under those tabs to represent specific items or characters for that topic.

I mean the light bulb went off with a bright shining light. The ultimate advantage is that I can use it on my phone to jot down things no matter where I am and it will sync with the one that is on my computer. I don't have to use a dropbox and then copy it into another document.

I am looking forward to getting my creative juices up and running again. There is nothing like being motivated and excited to make things happen.

Well until next time. I will let you know what happens when I get started.

Trends Could Be Bad by Ayisha B

    I am noticing something among the writers and novelist of today that has become very disturbing. More books are coming out in e-book format with a huge number of errors and no cohesion to the storyline. That is very scary.

    I understand wanting to see your work put into a published format but we as authors, writers, novelist or whatever you want to call yourselves need to be more aware of what we are marketing to the public. Your writing is a representation of you. You wouldn't go to a job interview without looking your best. You wouldn't go on a date without putting your best foot forward. So why on earth would you be okay with mediocre work being published and then refuse to listen to what your readers have to say.

    Perfecting your craft should always be the ultimate goal. Fans appreciate when you take time to make it worth spending their money.

    Another trend in the e-book domain is stories that are very short and calling it a book. It is time to state what your work truly is or isn't. Yes your audience plays a big factor into how large or small the story you are working on will be but keep in mind many of us would like to be in the leagues of the major publishing companies which means 50-100 pages just isn't enough.

    I get it that you want to write so many stories per year but are they quality stories that will keep your readers coming back for more or are they stories that will have your readers telling people please don't waste your time. These are just some questions we have to ask ourselves.

    I am not here to discourage or put down anyone entering this fantastic world of storytelling. I just want you to step up your game. Make what you write something that even major industry leaders will stand up and take notice of and not think just another hood story told by an average writer that is not worth taking a second look at.

    As I look into my own journey I will share my pitfalls and blocks that I struggle with on a regular and I will be looking to talk with others in this industry to get their insight. If I come across articles that maybe of interest I will share them as well. Let's strive to go to another level.