Why is it so hard to start a story? The ending and middle is so easy, but it's the beginning that totally kicks my ass. Maybe it's because of all the pressure that is put on that first sentence to draw in the readers--to get them interested. I think that sucks.
Here I am, staring at the words 'Chapter 1,' as I try to figure out how to start the story. I already know everything that's going to happen and how it's going to happen. But I can't figure out the first frickin' line. Or how to start this thing.
Argh.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
FINALLY!!
Today was the day that I finished my story Prey: A Phantom Academy Novel. I can't believe it. I'm so proud of myself--this is the first book that I've finished that I haven't posted on the internet for anyone to read. This is the first one that I've actually considered sending to a publisher.
Well, technically, I have to get an agent interested in it to want to send it to a publisher. To be able to get the agent, I have to send them:
1. A 1 sentence catch line for my story
2. A mini-synopsis
3. A "story biography" meaning: what made me write the story and if a character was inspired by someone in my life.
I still have my work cut out for me. At least I still feel accomplished.
Now, onto some other projects to clear my mind and get new ideas before starting the second book in the series.
Well, technically, I have to get an agent interested in it to want to send it to a publisher. To be able to get the agent, I have to send them:
1. A 1 sentence catch line for my story
2. A mini-synopsis
3. A "story biography" meaning: what made me write the story and if a character was inspired by someone in my life.
I still have my work cut out for me. At least I still feel accomplished.
Now, onto some other projects to clear my mind and get new ideas before starting the second book in the series.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Homework Should Be Illegal
It seems all that I do on the weekends is homework. Sure I know that it's expected, being in college and all, but it's extremely tedious. I'm in my junior year and am still surprised be how much professor's don't care how much homework they give you; or how much other professor's give you. Here I just finished writing two papers (both 5 pages) and correcting two more to turn in again. I have another paper due next Monday that has to be 3-4 pages on a Mathematician that's been dead for a very long time, and math homework that seems to be coming out of the woodwork.
Homework is a bitch and I don't mind admitting it. I don't personally know anyone that loves to do the stuff. It's like allowing someone to shove bamboo under your finger's voluntarily.
*Shakes fist at textbooks*
Homework is a bitch and I don't mind admitting it. I don't personally know anyone that loves to do the stuff. It's like allowing someone to shove bamboo under your finger's voluntarily.
*Shakes fist at textbooks*
Friday, November 19, 2010
New Celebrity Status
When I first sent my story to my cousin, I didn't suspect that other people would want to read it. First it was just her roommate, then one of her other friends, then that friend's roommate. Soon, I'm being hounded for more chapters and questions about what's going to happen, who's the bad guy and if he's going to get what's due. I went to stay with my cousin on SAU campus. One of their other friends, that hasn't read the story, asks is I was the Katie that my cousin and co. were talking about.
Embarrassed, thy name is Katie.
I've never been popular in any kind of way in my whole 20 years of life. Family doesn't count. Now I seem to be a hot commodity here in Spring Arbor. Whereas in my hometown, I'm practically invisible. Why, oh why, hadn't I found people like these girls when my self-esteem was low and self-worth was practically nonexistence. I've been more excited in the past 3 weeks than when I open presents on Christmas Day. What does that say about my life? I don't know. I don't like trying to psychoanalyze my life.
Embarrassed, thy name is Katie.
I've never been popular in any kind of way in my whole 20 years of life. Family doesn't count. Now I seem to be a hot commodity here in Spring Arbor. Whereas in my hometown, I'm practically invisible. Why, oh why, hadn't I found people like these girls when my self-esteem was low and self-worth was practically nonexistence. I've been more excited in the past 3 weeks than when I open presents on Christmas Day. What does that say about my life? I don't know. I don't like trying to psychoanalyze my life.
The Beginning
Congratulations to me for finally getting a blog! I was coerced into getting one and I finally did it. Thanks to the lovely ladies at Spring Arbor University.
Well, now the question to ask is this: What the hell do I do now?
I guess that would be to explain what I'm doing, going to do, and what I did.
What I did: For the past few weeks, I've been sending friends and cousins the book that I've been working on for almost a year. This is the first time that anyone would have read it. At first I was nervous, because I thought that I was actually a sucky writer and no one would like what I wrote and it was full of grammatical errors. As it turns out, my stories quite the hot item. I'm on chapter 30 and they're begging for more. You should've seen my face when my cousin e-mailed me for more. I thought that she was just saying that cause I am her cousin and she didn't want to hurt my feelings. She tells me that she loves it and wants to show her roommate and a few of her friends. I say yes, and now they were on me like white on rice for more.
What I'm going to do: Well, if I want to keep my skin in place, I'd have better start writing like there is no tomorrow. I love writing, don't get me wrong. I'm just afraid that I'll run out of ideas quickly, or use ones that have already been used. As my cousin, Elise, would say "You can do it!" She has such a way of getting my spirits up. I love her to death!
What I'm going to do: My plans for the next few weeks are too finish my story (only 2 more chapters to go!!) and get through Thanksgiving without gaining too much weight from the delicious food my mom makes. Bless her. To get back to the writing aspect, I plan on writing a second book in my series called "Skinned" it's still a title in process, but I think it fits. But predictable at the same time. Let's hope that someone likes my books so my self-esteem will go up from the help of my friends and family.
Here's to hoping!
Over and out.
Well, now the question to ask is this: What the hell do I do now?
I guess that would be to explain what I'm doing, going to do, and what I did.
What I did: For the past few weeks, I've been sending friends and cousins the book that I've been working on for almost a year. This is the first time that anyone would have read it. At first I was nervous, because I thought that I was actually a sucky writer and no one would like what I wrote and it was full of grammatical errors. As it turns out, my stories quite the hot item. I'm on chapter 30 and they're begging for more. You should've seen my face when my cousin e-mailed me for more. I thought that she was just saying that cause I am her cousin and she didn't want to hurt my feelings. She tells me that she loves it and wants to show her roommate and a few of her friends. I say yes, and now they were on me like white on rice for more.
What I'm going to do: Well, if I want to keep my skin in place, I'd have better start writing like there is no tomorrow. I love writing, don't get me wrong. I'm just afraid that I'll run out of ideas quickly, or use ones that have already been used. As my cousin, Elise, would say "You can do it!" She has such a way of getting my spirits up. I love her to death!
What I'm going to do: My plans for the next few weeks are too finish my story (only 2 more chapters to go!!) and get through Thanksgiving without gaining too much weight from the delicious food my mom makes. Bless her. To get back to the writing aspect, I plan on writing a second book in my series called "Skinned" it's still a title in process, but I think it fits. But predictable at the same time. Let's hope that someone likes my books so my self-esteem will go up from the help of my friends and family.
Here's to hoping!
Over and out.
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