FantNoWriMo will be in January, June, August, and October.
Script Frenzy in April can still be done but will not be official as the program has been shut down.
Camp NaNoWriMo is in April and July.
But aside from that...
All of my blogs are locked down.
I have serious, life-changing world-domination goals.
I think I've figured out how to clean up the draft effectively.
Now I have to get back on track.
So.
I need an outline for next month. I'm not that worried about it but still, it'd be nice to be a little ahead of the game. Plus, I like that story.
Anyway.
This should probably be a short update so I don't ramble so much.
I have, though, figured out The Book. I think. I hope.
(I was watching a Let's Player named Cry and he just said 'I am adorably tiny! Hell yes!' So I'm sitting here laughing like an idiot. Good moment.)
...
Yeah. this was largely pointless.
I'm gonna go and actually write by book now. So, you know... bye for now, everyone. I shall return. With updates. And...maybe whatever else I can scrounge up that I think it interesting to talk about.
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4.12.12
2.12.12
Timed Challenges List
Shamelessly stolen from NaNoFiMo.
I'll probably be posting a list of the ones I'm going to try to do for 2013 at the beginning of the year. Also, I'm an admin for Arrow of Eloquence. So that's cool
It's Sunday so I need to update LJ. I know no one cares about it but it bothers me if it just sits there and I don't want to close it down... So, yeah.
Here. Have a list.
NaNoPlotMo- plan your next novel!
Genre Writers United- discuss all varieties of genre fiction
Arrow of Eloquence- a year-round hangout for the Pro-WriMo crowd. Also likely to be the home of the WIP-from-Hell challenge in 2013.
WriYe- choose your own writing goal for the whole year
Milwordy- write a million words in 12 months
January:
JanNoWriMo- writing challenge: 50k or your own goal
HistNoWriMo (Historic Novel Writing Month)- writing challenge (goal TBA)
FantNoWriMo- write a fantasy novel (your own goal)
February:
FebNoWriMo- writing challenge: your own goal
March:
MarNoWriMo- writing challenge: your own goal
NaNoEdMo- editing challenge: 50 hours of editing
MarNoReWriMo- rewriting challenge: write the second draft of a completed first draft (any length)
April:
April Fools- writing challenge: your own goal
Script Frenzy- scriptwriting challenge!
AprNoWriMo- writing challenge: your own goal
May:
NaMayWriMo- writing challenge: your own goal
Noveldom and Beyond- reading challenge: read 10,000 pages during May - August
June:
WriDaNoJu- writing challenge: 50k
Camp NaNoWriMo: 50k writing challenge
July:
JulNoWriMo- writing challenge: 50k
August:
AugNoWriMo- writing challenge: your own goal
Camp NaNoWriMo: 50k writing challenge
Setember:
SeptNoWriMo- editing and/or writing challenge: your own goal
October:
GothNoWriMoGothic novel writing challenge: 20k - 70k
SciFiWriMo- writing challenge for sci-fi/fantasy writers: your own goal
FantNoWriMo- write a fantasy novel (your own goal)
Octobernovelwritingmonth- write a novel in October: your own goal
November:
NaNoWriMo- writing challenge: 50k
December:
NaNoFiMo- writing challenge: add 30k to a WIP and/or finish it.
Happy Christmas/New Year.
I'm gonna go and actually write because I have a goal for this week. I know - weird, right?
Progress shall be noted here, along with any ramblings of a life-related nature that I deem interesting and/or space-filling enough to be included.
Bye for now, guys! Have fun planning your year XD
2.10.12
I Support Non-Human and Trans-Human Rights
I do.
There's been a lot of up-roar over the new VAMPS act but I think we're looking at this the wrong way. The question I always ask people is 'What if it were you?'
Would you want to be barred from voting and segregated to a separate hospital, often with sub-par equipment? Would you want to be forcibly medicated, spayed, and monitored? The UCSC has routinely passed laws that not only degrade and, yes, dehumanise vampires and were-animals alike but they have often been quoted referring to them as 'an epidemic', 'a plague', or at best 'an inconvenience'.
The UCSC has been repeatedly challenged in legal circles for its questionable practices regarding non-humans. The latest case cost them a $35,000 settlement fee and stacks of bad publicity. Unfortunately, as a government agency, this likely won't hurt them much if at all. They have become such a staple that it's next to impossible to cause them lasting damage as an organisation.
Of the laws passed in the last five years, only three of them have been to the benefit of all involved - The Willing Donor Act, The Registration Act, and (amazingly) The Shift Limit Act.
But this doesn't just affect companies and laws that have done wrong.
The Centre for Human Research and Augmentation has been attacked twice this year - once by a bomber and once by neurotoxin. Trans-humanism is still a difficult thing to talk about in most circles and that's ultimately causing us much more harm than good.
The fear and unrest that sparks these attacks is reflected in our legal system much more clearly than most of us want to admit. Even Dragonia Industries, which is by far the leader in human augmentation, has come under fire from protests and the more conservative media in the past year.
Dragonia's CEO Randall McLayne responded to the tension at length in the the book Rust: The Decay of the Human Machine
In the book, McLayne cites several sources supporting human augmentation as a way of improving the world by improving the people in it, as well as citing the quality of life difference between augmented and non-augmented individuals. While Dragonia still has its detractors, the book has served to quiet the loudest of the groups - the Natural Order Initiative - by presenting a solid, fact-based argument.
All of these things taken together produce a very bleak picture of the world. Are we so afraid and insecure that we refuse to extend the same rights we posses to others? Are we so afraid of equality?
I am not.
There's been a lot of up-roar over the new VAMPS act but I think we're looking at this the wrong way. The question I always ask people is 'What if it were you?'
Would you want to be barred from voting and segregated to a separate hospital, often with sub-par equipment? Would you want to be forcibly medicated, spayed, and monitored? The UCSC has routinely passed laws that not only degrade and, yes, dehumanise vampires and were-animals alike but they have often been quoted referring to them as 'an epidemic', 'a plague', or at best 'an inconvenience'.
The UCSC has been repeatedly challenged in legal circles for its questionable practices regarding non-humans. The latest case cost them a $35,000 settlement fee and stacks of bad publicity. Unfortunately, as a government agency, this likely won't hurt them much if at all. They have become such a staple that it's next to impossible to cause them lasting damage as an organisation.
Of the laws passed in the last five years, only three of them have been to the benefit of all involved - The Willing Donor Act, The Registration Act, and (amazingly) The Shift Limit Act.
But this doesn't just affect companies and laws that have done wrong.
The Centre for Human Research and Augmentation has been attacked twice this year - once by a bomber and once by neurotoxin. Trans-humanism is still a difficult thing to talk about in most circles and that's ultimately causing us much more harm than good.
The fear and unrest that sparks these attacks is reflected in our legal system much more clearly than most of us want to admit. Even Dragonia Industries, which is by far the leader in human augmentation, has come under fire from protests and the more conservative media in the past year.
Dragonia's CEO Randall McLayne responded to the tension at length in the the book Rust: The Decay of the Human Machine
In the book, McLayne cites several sources supporting human augmentation as a way of improving the world by improving the people in it, as well as citing the quality of life difference between augmented and non-augmented individuals. While Dragonia still has its detractors, the book has served to quiet the loudest of the groups - the Natural Order Initiative - by presenting a solid, fact-based argument.
All of these things taken together produce a very bleak picture of the world. Are we so afraid and insecure that we refuse to extend the same rights we posses to others? Are we so afraid of equality?
I am not.
30.9.12
NaNoWritis
I think it should be a legitimate thing. Like a joint disorder.
I'm sorry - I'm sitting here in a room that looks like a tornado hit it, with my computer, listening to Frank Sinatra singing 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'. I have 41 followers on tumblr and I'm in a surprisingly good mood.
As such, this will be an exceedingly long post. See, NaNoWriMo tends to make me want to do other challenges. So.
1) On Conlangs and Getting Ahead of Yourself
Do you see this?
I don't remember where this image was originally from and for that I do apologise however that is not my purpose for showing you guys this.
The point is that I have made a cover for a translated version of a novel which isn't even fully outlined yet. Also, can you guess what language it is? You shouldn't be able to because it's a conlang which is barely past the 'sound set' stage!
*sigh*
I guess I'm just a creative person and that's why I do things like this. I mean, I already know what pronouns my main characters use (and there are several ways to say 'I' in this language, all meaning something slightly different about the speaker. So yeah).
The original title is 'Heavy Rain' but that got to changed to 'In Heavy Rain' when it was translated. It still works. And even my name got translated.
...
WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY BRAIN!?
2) NaBloPoMo
Sounds like something awful (and/or an alien word meaning something awful - "'NABLOPOMO! NABLOPOMO!' it warbled, flailing its tentacles.") but it actually stands for 'NAtional BLOg POsting MOnth'. I realise I post way too much as is but hey, why shouldn't I annoy you all more?
The theme for October is 'Mask'. I'm not sure how closely, if at all, I'll stick to that theme but it's there if I need something to ramble about.
Here's the badge:
3) Script Race
Finally an excuse to write like a madman again!
Really, I have too many scripts in my head. Like, I have about two seasons of a show planned in my head. It's insane. Of course, I don't feel like doing things officially so I'll let you all know when this starts for me. So you can laugh.
4) Thing a Day
Not officially, mind, but I'd like to do something similar. It just looks like a good way to get into all kinds of things - stories, poems, crochet, art, fashion, jewelry, and just general whatsits.
5) NaPoWriMo
National Poetry Writing Month.
I do like poems. I even like poems that don't rhyme. And I'd enjoy the chance to spew them out onto digital paper like the Goth Industrial artist that so many of my characters are at heart.
6) Story A Day
Another thing I need to learn to do is short stories (i.e. things I could complete in a day). I think this could be fun.
7) NO&BE
Otherwise known as 'Noveldom and Beyond'. Basically, you read 10,000 pages in 93 days (officially). I really need to be reading more than I am so this might be a good one to throw myself into.
8) Solo Photo Book Month
To be done in a 'fuzzy month'. Take 35 pictures and create a photobook.
This is one of those things I'd like to do just because I think it would be cool.
9) LoCoWriMo
Local Conlang Writing Month.
(Oh, me! I'm a little suicidal!) No, but really I'm amazed that I even half-way think I could do this. I mean, any conlang I've done has been scrapped for a while now and this one... I have no idea if this one's going to work. Well... I could always write in Arka.
and 10) International Story A Day Group
Basically the same as 'Story A Day'.
Yes, this is a long list. Yes, there are more I'd like to do and yes, I will be talking about these things as blog fodder for October. But. I will at least attempt to provide you with some entertainment and maybe a little knowledge along the way.
So.
This was a very long post. I am sorry. But it had to be said. I guess.
It's been a long few days.
Bye for now, everyone. I will try not to overdo the posting too much but, you (kind of) know me.
I hope you all have a wonderful day/week/month... heck, just have an awesome life, 'kay?
*collapse*
I'm sorry - I'm sitting here in a room that looks like a tornado hit it, with my computer, listening to Frank Sinatra singing 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'. I have 41 followers on tumblr and I'm in a surprisingly good mood.
As such, this will be an exceedingly long post. See, NaNoWriMo tends to make me want to do other challenges. So.
1) On Conlangs and Getting Ahead of Yourself
Do you see this?
I don't remember where this image was originally from and for that I do apologise however that is not my purpose for showing you guys this.
The point is that I have made a cover for a translated version of a novel which isn't even fully outlined yet. Also, can you guess what language it is? You shouldn't be able to because it's a conlang which is barely past the 'sound set' stage!
*sigh*
I guess I'm just a creative person and that's why I do things like this. I mean, I already know what pronouns my main characters use (and there are several ways to say 'I' in this language, all meaning something slightly different about the speaker. So yeah).
The original title is 'Heavy Rain' but that got to changed to 'In Heavy Rain' when it was translated. It still works. And even my name got translated.
...
2) NaBloPoMo
Sounds like something awful (and/or an alien word meaning something awful - "'NABLOPOMO! NABLOPOMO!' it warbled, flailing its tentacles.") but it actually stands for 'NAtional BLOg POsting MOnth'. I realise I post way too much as is but hey, why shouldn't I annoy you all more?
The theme for October is 'Mask'. I'm not sure how closely, if at all, I'll stick to that theme but it's there if I need something to ramble about.
Here's the badge:
3) Script Race
Finally an excuse to write like a madman again!
Really, I have too many scripts in my head. Like, I have about two seasons of a show planned in my head. It's insane. Of course, I don't feel like doing things officially so I'll let you all know when this starts for me. So you can laugh.
4) Thing a Day
Not officially, mind, but I'd like to do something similar. It just looks like a good way to get into all kinds of things - stories, poems, crochet, art, fashion, jewelry, and just general whatsits.
5) NaPoWriMo
National Poetry Writing Month.
I do like poems. I even like poems that don't rhyme. And I'd enjoy the chance to spew them out onto digital paper like the Goth Industrial artist that so many of my characters are at heart.
6) Story A Day
Another thing I need to learn to do is short stories (i.e. things I could complete in a day). I think this could be fun.
7) NO&BE
Otherwise known as 'Noveldom and Beyond'. Basically, you read 10,000 pages in 93 days (officially). I really need to be reading more than I am so this might be a good one to throw myself into.
8) Solo Photo Book Month
To be done in a 'fuzzy month'. Take 35 pictures and create a photobook.
This is one of those things I'd like to do just because I think it would be cool.
9) LoCoWriMo
Local Conlang Writing Month.
(Oh, me! I'm a little suicidal!) No, but really I'm amazed that I even half-way think I could do this. I mean, any conlang I've done has been scrapped for a while now and this one... I have no idea if this one's going to work. Well... I could always write in Arka.
and 10) International Story A Day Group
Basically the same as 'Story A Day'.
Yes, this is a long list. Yes, there are more I'd like to do and yes, I will be talking about these things as blog fodder for October. But. I will at least attempt to provide you with some entertainment and maybe a little knowledge along the way.
So.
This was a very long post. I am sorry. But it had to be said. I guess.
It's been a long few days.
Bye for now, everyone. I will try not to overdo the posting too much but, you (kind of) know me.
I hope you all have a wonderful day/week/month... heck, just have an awesome life, 'kay?
*collapse*
11.7.11
JulNoWriMo Part 4 - Jezzy Sucks at Focusing
I do! I double do! *bounces* ^.^
Excuse the randomness of the following post. I just wrote about seven thousand words in about five hours.
I... have almost won one whole WriMo this month. Largely by way of typing away like a good little WriRat from midnight until about five freaking AM! My wrists hurt, my back aches and I can't feel my butt. >.>
However. That did push my total word count to just a little over 41,000, which is awesome. ^^ I also have a craving for cake for some weird reason or another. And cupcakes. I want cupcakes.
I think the whole write 1k and switch thing on the projects is gonna work out well. I've already gotten more done in the past few days than I did in the entire beginning of the month. I'm just hoping I can keep it up for a while.
To everyone out there (who bothers to read this) and thinks the whole 100k in one month thing is insane: You're right. But it's fun~ ^.^
Excuse the randomness of the following post. I just wrote about seven thousand words in about five hours.
I... have almost won one whole WriMo this month. Largely by way of typing away like a good little WriRat from midnight until about five freaking AM! My wrists hurt, my back aches and I can't feel my butt. >.>
However. That did push my total word count to just a little over 41,000, which is awesome. ^^ I also have a craving for cake for some weird reason or another. And cupcakes. I want cupcakes.
I think the whole write 1k and switch thing on the projects is gonna work out well. I've already gotten more done in the past few days than I did in the entire beginning of the month. I'm just hoping I can keep it up for a while.
To everyone out there (who bothers to read this) and thinks the whole 100k in one month thing is insane: You're right. But it's fun~ ^.^
2.5.11
So
there's this contest for this writing club I'm in. The challenge is to scare one of the admins and according to them, they don't scare easily. I'm thinking of re-doing 'Wakeman's Field' for it but I'm not sure. It's kind of a triggering piece in a lot of ways but it might be my best option.
Not sure why I felt the need to write about this but here it is.
Also, for the remainder of my time doing WriMos, I've decided to subscribe to the philosophy of BIC-HOK-TAM. (Butt In Chair-Hands On Keyboard-Typing Away Madly)
I'm suddenly a little wound up so, Bye, bye, DEATH~ <3
Not sure why I felt the need to write about this but here it is.
Also, for the remainder of my time doing WriMos, I've decided to subscribe to the philosophy of BIC-HOK-TAM. (Butt In Chair-Hands On Keyboard-Typing Away Madly)
I'm suddenly a little wound up so, Bye, bye, DEATH~ <3
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