There is a type of pain that comes with watching your character struggle through a hard moment. I know that I have planned out this book including the character arcs and how it will feel, but these homies are having more feelings and doubts than I planned for. Part of me wants to comfort them… Continue reading Day 12 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
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Day 11 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
When are you most productive? For writing, it is in the morning. When contemplating design, it is the afternoon. If we have to talk about posting videos, it is in the evening. So why did I not take this into account when I said I was going to work all day and then write at… Continue reading Day 11 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 10 of Write a Book in 45 Days
I thought a lot about how to talk like different people in my story today. I wanted to know their likes and dislikes, how they handle conflict, their backstory, and so much more. There are different voices for each character, their word choice and mindset is important. You can have a character who is jovial… Continue reading Day 10 of Write a Book in 45 Days
Day 9 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Have you ever just want to scrap your entire project and scream, "No, this isn't it! Give me more gore! Where is the rage?!?" Yeah, me neither. I know that I have written horror before, and I like to think I am getting better at horror. But this story is not that. I wanted suspense,… Continue reading Day 9 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 3 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
While outlining might be evil and created by overlords who want us to suffer, I can say that it is not needed. My chapter guide is very different from my outline, which made me laugh, because of course I would have different ideas as the story evolved. I do not think this is a bad… Continue reading Day 3 of Write a Book in 45 Days Challenge
Day 2 of Write a book in 45 Days Challenge
I am of the opinion that outlines are evil. They are vile things meant to suck the joy from your bones and dance upon your grave. Do not try to convince me otherwise. You see, I am a panster. I like to create ideas and just roll with it. Who knows what will happen in… Continue reading Day 2 of Write a book in 45 Days Challenge
Jona Nightingale 