I'm much 2 grow 4 this type of nervousness. I haven't actually been this giddy in years. I guess I deserve this a little. I haven't taken official time off from the JOB in over 9 years. And I haven't been on sports road trip since before I got married in 1999. This time tomorrow I'll be at Wrigley Field smelling the ivy (and urine) from what I've read.
Anyway, I'm going 2 try to put away the JOB, the economy, and all the other things that trouble me and enjoy myself thoroughly. Who knows if and when this chance will come again?
But I won't forget about writing. I'm going to try 2 finalize where I go next especially with the Avenging series. I want 2 publish sth before the end of the month.
More later...
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Day off (kinda)
Took off from JOB 2ay and 2morrow. Tried 2 get some outside things done, nothing much on my writing front.
I'm always thinking about it though. Angel and Roxanne are really coming into focus 4 me. There are certain rules I'm going to use in telling these stories and getting them together in my head is a bit of a chore.
I almost forgot that I did accomplish more with my Power Point than I expected. What was important to me was to be able to use a black n white photo as my complete background and place title and name on top it. I did it 2day and felt good about it, no need 2 fool with photoshop. That program is just short of rocket science to me. I don't think I'll be incorporating the silhouettes into the pic but having humans in the shots would be nice. My trip 2 ChcTown this could provide tons of nice shots especially at night.
I'm always thinking about it though. Angel and Roxanne are really coming into focus 4 me. There are certain rules I'm going to use in telling these stories and getting them together in my head is a bit of a chore.
I almost forgot that I did accomplish more with my Power Point than I expected. What was important to me was to be able to use a black n white photo as my complete background and place title and name on top it. I did it 2day and felt good about it, no need 2 fool with photoshop. That program is just short of rocket science to me. I don't think I'll be incorporating the silhouettes into the pic but having humans in the shots would be nice. My trip 2 ChcTown this could provide tons of nice shots especially at night.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
what to do with the remainder of 2012?
Debating. Debating. Debating. I guess u get the picture. I'm probably not going forward with the articles. I WANT 2 make money. I WANT 2 see my name in the top 100, hell the top 10 of Amazon's list. But it feels like selling out. It doesn't feel real.
I love fiction. I love characters. I love a poignant ending.
I can't do that with articles.
Again, back to what to do with the rest of 2012? I have 8 or 9 shorts that could be done and published to go with Waiting, starting the Avenging Series in 2012. My original idea was to publish 20 per year for 5 years.
Going to work on my template's before my trip and have my decision made b4 I return.
more later...
I love fiction. I love characters. I love a poignant ending.
I can't do that with articles.
Again, back to what to do with the rest of 2012? I have 8 or 9 shorts that could be done and published to go with Waiting, starting the Avenging Series in 2012. My original idea was to publish 20 per year for 5 years.
Going to work on my template's before my trip and have my decision made b4 I return.
more later...
Back to Writing
I feel more certain than ever that the Avenging Series is the thing 2 do. I did a template 4 it 2 day. I'm very comfortable with what I've come up with. I'm even leaning towards using a female detective partner, Roxanne Sanchez has my POV. The question is do I present her through 1st of 3rd person.
Why not use Angel as the point of view? First, I think it enhances Roxanne's character. Angel is going 2 b fascinating to the average reader regardless but I don't want Roxanne lost amongst the scenery. Using her as the POV also keeps Angel at a mysterious, dark distance.
Why not use Angel as the point of view? First, I think it enhances Roxanne's character. Angel is going 2 b fascinating to the average reader regardless but I don't want Roxanne lost amongst the scenery. Using her as the POV also keeps Angel at a mysterious, dark distance.
home at last
16 hr days are tough but the JOB is done 4 a good bit. Chicago's trip is coming Friday. I'm probably more nervous than excited because I wasn't sure this day would ever get here. White Sox, Cubs, Solder Field and United Center I'm on the way!!
Monday, August 6, 2012
One Last thing...probably
One of the guys from the JOB is going to help me with adobe Photoshop to help me design my covers. Again, I'm looking 4 a noir look with a black n white photo of structure's within my city with the silhouettes I've downloaded appearing somewhere n the pick.
Avenging...
Although its looking less n less likely I'll be getting any prose work done 2nite, I did get some template stuff done. I'm going to change the title of my series to Avenging from Killing. I've decided to use a detective for all the stories who I'm leaning heavily towards calling Angel. Avenging Angel. Get it!!
Anyway, the female names that I was going to use still come into play. Except Angel will be looking into solving their murders: Being an Avenging Angel.
I'm working out rather he shoulf be a city detective or a private one. If he is a city cop he would need a partner who WILL be female but beyond that I don't have any idea.
The Avenging aspect has more of a positive conotation than the killing does but that's not the only reason for the change
Again, I like the idea that I discussed in one my post yesterday about being a little more singularly focused in these stories. I think this happens 4 me now, while still being entertaining and literate.
Anyway, the female names that I was going to use still come into play. Except Angel will be looking into solving their murders: Being an Avenging Angel.
I'm working out rather he shoulf be a city detective or a private one. If he is a city cop he would need a partner who WILL be female but beyond that I don't have any idea.
The Avenging aspect has more of a positive conotation than the killing does but that's not the only reason for the change
Again, I like the idea that I discussed in one my post yesterday about being a little more singularly focused in these stories. I think this happens 4 me now, while still being entertaining and literate.
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