New Blog Post: Writing? Writing.

[Hamadyne]

http://somnovastudios.blogspot.com/2012 ... iting.html

Just a few words about words.

[Pilgrimm]

That "[classified information]" is bugging me, and I don't know why.

[Waytfm]

God, I know that feeling.

For me, it's like trying to recreate a scene from a movie. But not just recreate it, you also have to recreate it in such a way that it is everybit as entertaining as the movie, if not more so. You have to recapture most the subtle nuances that play around in your head, but also filter out the ones that would bog the story down.

Especially with characters who have quirks, like those that will likely appear in this project, this is hard. You have to portray them, you're not allowed to just ignore them, but it can't ever seem repetitive. It can be a pain at times.

But then again, if you do it right, the response makes it all worth it. Like my fanfic with Andrea Becker (Which I do plan on continuing, I've just kept getting swamped with wave after wave of work). I posted that fic here and on another site. I'm not sure what I expected out of it. I don't have some long history with creative writing. I just wanted to write a bit.

But people said they liked it. That they thought it was a fun little story to read. The glow I got from seeing positive reactions was simply amazing. Sure, it wasn't perfect and I still had plenty of room to improve, but I had created something that people enjoyed. That feeling is simply unbelievable.

[Hamadyne]

That "[classified information]" is bugging me, and I don't know why.

My work here is done.

[Gloom]

That "[classified information]" is bugging me, and I don't know why.

My work here is done.

Next time, try replacing all instances of "[classified information]" with "fnord".

[jarek56]

That "[classified information]" is bugging me, and I don't know why.

My work here is done.

Next time, try replacing all instances of "[classified information]" with "fnord".

Heheheh...I'd love to see that.

[Mr Immortal]

Good to know the projects still going along. Still, the teasing

[imperial.standard]

If we end the project, we shall end it with A BANG

[Einander]

I think that it's important to have an ending already written out. It needs to be there when you're writing, even if it's just in your head. Not for the sake of using that ending, mind, because you're going to be a better writer with a better grasp of everyone involved by the time you get there. By the time you get to that already-written ending, it's going to be poorly-written garbage that doesn't even really work with the story any more. You're going to throw up your hands, declare all of it unusable, and rewrite it from the basic concept of the scene. No, you write that ending first so you can pull out the paper or .txt or memory of it and think, "man, this is going to be an awesome conclusion to the story. Look at the thematic callbacks and the character development and the happy ending. I just need to GET there." And then you keep pushing through all the middle bits that are giving you trouble.

Enjoyed the blog post. I'm looking forward to more, especially when people start talking about the main character. I really can't visualize how any of this is going to read without an idea of whose eyes I'm borrowing, you know?

[TheLastMelody]

If we end the project, we shall end it with A BANG

YOu mean like bombing the houses/whatnot of whoever follows this epicness?

And Hamadyne, keep up the arduous work. Gogo!

And Einander, please don't make any "I think you should" or "you should" these are only annoying to people, very strange, right?

[imperial.standard]

Einander - not all writers are convenient on being railroaded. Some writers are talented in short bursts of stories loaded with feels while others are meticulous in getting it planned and written piece by piece. Both equally are beautiful and effective, and it's a matter of style rather than technical correctness.

YOu mean like bombing the houses/whatnot of whoever follows this epicness?

Possibly even more epic.

[TheLastMelody]

YOu mean like bombing the houses/whatnot of whoever follows this epicness?

Possibly even more epic.

I meant that this project is epic not the bombing.

[Leotrak]

I meant that this project is epic not the bombing.

Nothing wrong with some epic bombing... :3

[jarek56]

YOu mean like bombing the houses/whatnot of whoever follows this epicness?

Possibly even more epic.

I meant that this project is epic not the bombing.

Given that I have foolishly declared the city and country of my residence at this time, I think I should begin running now.

[Waytfm]

Given that I have foolishly declared the city and country of my residence at this time, I think I should begin running now.

Aww, you think you have a chance. That's cute.

EDIT: I would also like to take this time to praise your avatar, Hamadyne. Mio from Nichijou if I'm not mistaken?

[Worthington]

YOu mean like bombing the houses/whatnot of whoever follows this epicness?

Possibly even more epic.

I meant that this project is epic not the bombing.

Given that I have foolishly declared the city and country of my residence at this time, I think I should begin running now.

Even if you hadn't, I know your IP.

[whiic]

"I have to know Jeanne's character inside and out, and that includes her [tits and ass.]
Those, and carmine red laced pantsu.
Something to match the color of her glasses.

<Brasse> it seems light blue. [note: a differing opinion on color of pantsu]
<whiic> Electric blue.
<whiic> Truth revealed: Jeanne is the Eel.
<whiic> Since Eels themselves don't have [tits and ass], Eel is probably a characteristic rather than herself. Hidden Eel in her pantsu. YOU wa SHOCKED!
<Brasse> I wa shocked as hell
<Brasse>Crouching tiger hidden eelcock

EDIT: since there seems to be an updated spoiler-effect, I think I'll play with it a bit and see how it works. The current one seems to be better at censoring only few words from a sentence.

[Gloom]

"I have to know Jeanne's character inside and out, and that includes her [tits and ass].
Those, and carmine red laced pantsu.
Something to match the color of her glasses.

<Brasse> it seems light blue. [note: a differing opinion on color of pantsu]
<whiic> Electric blue.
<whiic> Truth revealed: ...<whiic>...Jeanne is the Eel.
<whiic> Since Eels themselves don't have [tits and ass], Eel is probably a characteristic rather than herself. Hidden Eel in her pantsu. YOU wa SHOCKED!
<Brasse> I wa shocked as hell
<Brasse>Crouching tiger hidden eelcock

And the secret Bad End for that route is revealed. Just wait 'till you hear about the one for the Holm twins route.

[jarek56]

Given that I have foolishly declared the city and country of my residence at this time, I think I should begin running now.

Aww, you think you have a chance. That's cute.

I do try. Given that you TOO follow this project, however, I take this as a case of pots and kettles with guns to their heads. Proverbial heads, of course. Given that...you know...they don't actually POSSESS them...or...anything...

Even if you hadn't, I know your IP.

And so we see the hunt for the deadliest of prey...Man.

(cocks shotgun, and gets a few gallons of whiskey]
The Chase begins...I will send my condolences to your home in Vancouver. (drinks a slug)

Now where were we? OH YES.

[Exbo]

Keep writing Hamadyne!
You've got this!