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Callidus Thorn |
Oct 31 2014, 04:03 PM
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I'm starting to panic, just ever so slightly. I've got part of a plan, sort of. I know what's going to happen, just pretty hazy on the how for the most part. And I'm suffering from a critical shortage of names, for places, characters, creatures... But it's my first attempt, so I'm not surprised by this. As for the goats, mine were confiscated by the RSPCA This post has been edited by Callidus Thorn: Oct 31 2014, 04:04 PM
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Colonel Mustard |
Oct 31 2014, 05:10 PM
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Joined: 3-July 08
From: The darkest pit of your soul. Hi there!
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QUOTE(Callidus Thorn @ Oct 31 2014, 03:03 PM) I'm starting to panic, just ever so slightly. I've got part of a plan, sort of. I know what's going to happen, just pretty hazy on the how for the most part. And I'm suffering from a critical shortage of names, for places, characters, creatures... But it's my first attempt, so I'm not surprised by this. As for the goats, mine were confiscated by the RSPCA I think I'm incrementally ahead of you, and this does not bother me (though it probably should). Then again, I'm naturally inclined towards winging it when I write, so I don't know if that's a problem for you. The lack of goats, however, is definitely a problem.
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Grits |
Nov 1 2014, 05:25 PM
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From: The Gold Coast
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Day One: Decided which story to write, debated a title, downloaded a free image to make a cover, got worried about a potential malware attack from the free image, ran a scan, engaged in a lengthy debate with my son about the software, bought a license and installed it on his computer, emptied every wastebasket in the house, engaged in a lengthy debate with Mr. Grits about the software, changed my mind about which story to write, realized I lost my NaNo password and handled that situation, bought lunch for the family because I’m “writing” and don’t have time to cook lunch today, (lol), browsed the NaNo title forum in search of ideas, ate candy, realized that I had just thought up a title for the wrong story, did some laundry, refilled the birdfeeders, then finally made a title and cover for the story I’m going to write. Word count so far: 0 But hey! We turn the clocks back tonight, right? There’s still some time.
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Colonel Mustard |
Nov 1 2014, 06:26 PM
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Joined: 3-July 08
From: The darkest pit of your soul. Hi there!
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QUOTE(Grits @ Nov 1 2014, 04:25 PM) Day One: Decided which story to write, debated a title, downloaded a free image to make a cover, got worried about a potential malware attack from the free image, ran a scan, engaged in a lengthy debate with my son about the software, bought a license and installed it on his computer, emptied every wastebasket in the house, engaged in a lengthy debate with Mr. Grits about the software, changed my mind about which story to write, realized I lost my NaNo password and handled that situation, bought lunch for the family because I'm "writing" and don't have time to cook lunch today, (lol), browsed the NaNo title forum in search of ideas, ate candy, realized that I had just thought up a title for the wrong story, did some laundry, refilled the birdfeeders, then finally made a title and cover for the story I'm going to write. Word count so far: 0 But hey! We turn the clocks back tonight, right? There's still some time. You forgot to add 'posted a long post in the Chorrol thread'
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Colonel Mustard |
Nov 2 2014, 10:17 PM
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From: The darkest pit of your soul. Hi there!
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QUOTE(Callidus Thorn @ Nov 2 2014, 07:27 PM) I'm managing nothing more than to bash my head off a brick wall at the moment. I just can't picture anything... Ugh, I hate that feeling. I'm not sure how much help it might be, but if you're just running low on ideas then I'd recommend going on Youtube and putting on 'Epic Inspirational Dark Epic Awe-Enspiring Epic Music Mix of Epic Epicness #193843' and browsing some fantasy/sci-fi (not sure which one you're writing) artwork archives. I don't know how far it might go for you, but when I'm stuck for ideas I find that that sometimes really helps.
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Colonel Mustard |
Nov 2 2014, 10:28 PM
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Joined: 3-July 08
From: The darkest pit of your soul. Hi there!
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QUOTE(Grits @ Nov 2 2014, 09:23 PM) Sounds fun, Mustard! There's a lunchtime Write In near me tomorrow, I'm going to see if I can make it. It's definitely worth going if you can, it's a lot of fun, plus just talking about the book does help. Actually, with that in mind, Callidus, what are you writing? I know it's something vaguely SFF-ish, seeing as you've been talking about worldbuilding, but aside from that I've got nada and I'd be interested in hearing the concept behind it.
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Callidus Thorn |
Nov 3 2014, 01:04 AM
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Joined: 29-September 13
From: Midgard, Cyrodiil, one or two others.
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QUOTE(Colonel Mustard @ Nov 2 2014, 09:17 PM) QUOTE(Callidus Thorn @ Nov 2 2014, 07:27 PM) I'm managing nothing more than to bash my head off a brick wall at the moment. I just can't picture anything... Ugh, I hate that feeling. I'm not sure how much help it might be, but if you're just running low on ideas then I'd recommend going on Youtube and putting on 'Epic Inspirational Dark Epic Awe-Enspiring Epic Music Mix of Epic Epicness #193843' and browsing some fantasy/sci-fi (not sure which one you're writing) artwork archives. I don't know how far it might go for you, but when I'm stuck for ideas I find that that sometimes really helps. Unfortunately my broadband's a dongle with a datacap, so avoid youtube like the plague. Too dangerous QUOTE(Colonel Mustard @ Nov 2 2014, 09:28 PM) Actually, with that in mind, Callidus, what are you writing? I know it's something vaguely SFF-ish, seeing as you've been talking about worldbuilding, but aside from that I've got nada and I'd be interested in hearing the concept behind it.
Copying my synopsis from NaNoWriMo(I'm Callidus Thorn over there too ): After witnessing firsthand the destruction of a village at the hands of bandits from the Northern Frontier, Amaril, a mercenary trained to fight with magic and steel, makes a choice. He decides that the Border Cities; the bastions which hold back the north, are not enough. That defending against the bandit raids is not enough. That honour, nobility, and common decency are not worth the price in blood. That the Bandit King must be stopped, no matter the cost that he, or the band he assembles, must pay. I figure it's kind of over the top and cliched, but since it turned up at the right time I just ran with it. This post has been edited by Callidus Thorn: Nov 3 2014, 01:04 AM
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