This is a link for myself on character development that I will watch when I get home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7fryOcx_T0&feature=related
2.23.2010
Most Likely to Succeed
I was voted most likely to succeed. Yay me. =]
Anyway, I did a prewrite, which I'm going to do every day. I'm also watching video tips and have been working on my plot. It's changed a little, but it's intersting. According to this video, I should have a basic idea about certain things that need to happen which is a good idea. I haven't decided what should happen though. You know, except for bits and pieces of the big thing. I'm still working on the characters. Mostly the minor characters actually and a couple of mains. They need names that aren't conventional names and abilities. I've thought of one person though. I've decided to name him Bolt,
I'm hoping that if I make writing a bigger part of my life, that little bad habit will begin to disappear.
Anyway, I'm about to go home, so I need to go.
-Literary Elitist
Keep on reading.
Anyway, I did a prewrite, which I'm going to do every day. I'm also watching video tips and have been working on my plot. It's changed a little, but it's intersting. According to this video, I should have a basic idea about certain things that need to happen which is a good idea. I haven't decided what should happen though. You know, except for bits and pieces of the big thing. I'm still working on the characters. Mostly the minor characters actually and a couple of mains. They need names that aren't conventional names and abilities. I've thought of one person though. I've decided to name him Bolt,
I'm hoping that if I make writing a bigger part of my life, that little bad habit will begin to disappear.
Anyway, I'm about to go home, so I need to go.
-Literary Elitist
Keep on reading.
2.22.2010
Me + FSU Computers = x_x
Yep, they hate me. I had to try out three computers before I found one that worked. Yep, so much for studying Bio before my 9am.
2.21.2010
idk why I'm up
I have no idea why I'm awake right now. I think once my body woke me up at five, my mind thought it was a Monday or something and wouldn't let me return to sleep. It's almost ridiculous. I'm going to be so exhausted later on today. Sheesh. But this rare bout of insomnia has granted me the opportunity to think about my new plot line and I've come up with a new idea. xD
I have been calling it Seven.
It's like a brotherhood clut type of thing. You see, the scientist that changed all of them wants to use them as weapons. Those scientists shipped off Seven to Earth and allowed them to begin their reign of terror. Eventually, Daemon, who was originally apart of the group, left. I'm thinking that he witnessed the members of Seven slaying children and so he left withoug saying a word to them. That was when he ran into Scarlet and they began killing the people they decided deserved it the most: the scientists. And Daemon never told her about Seven or that he'd already started the extermination that Scarlet deems evil beyond words.
I have been calling it Seven.
It's like a brotherhood clut type of thing. You see, the scientist that changed all of them wants to use them as weapons. Those scientists shipped off Seven to Earth and allowed them to begin their reign of terror. Eventually, Daemon, who was originally apart of the group, left. I'm thinking that he witnessed the members of Seven slaying children and so he left withoug saying a word to them. That was when he ran into Scarlet and they began killing the people they decided deserved it the most: the scientists. And Daemon never told her about Seven or that he'd already started the extermination that Scarlet deems evil beyond words.
2.19.2010
Divided
It's no surprise that the seniors at my school find themselves in one of two groups:
The All African American Group of People Who Obsess about Clothes and Aren't So Diverse
And A Mixture of all Races and People Who Listen to All Types of Music
Sure, there are people who can merge between the groups, but I am not one of those people. Not anymore. I don't have anything in common with the first group besides race, and between you and me, race isn't even that important when it comes to identity to me.
I belong to the second group, and my sister to the first. So when she asks why I do not want to go on the not-school-sponsered trip that the people in Group A are going to, my answer is obviously no. My friends are not going to that trip. Besides, I have a feeling it will be very sloppy just like the Halloween Party I decided to go to. Certain people will feel excluded, there will be loads of sweat and heat, and it just won't be fun.
Besides, we're going to Myrtle Beach exactly two days after them, and I don't have to pay $300 for that trip.
So no, I will not go with them, and if she can't go because I won't go then so be it. I'm not making any exceptions.
The All African American Group of People Who Obsess about Clothes and Aren't So Diverse
And A Mixture of all Races and People Who Listen to All Types of Music
Sure, there are people who can merge between the groups, but I am not one of those people. Not anymore. I don't have anything in common with the first group besides race, and between you and me, race isn't even that important when it comes to identity to me.
I belong to the second group, and my sister to the first. So when she asks why I do not want to go on the not-school-sponsered trip that the people in Group A are going to, my answer is obviously no. My friends are not going to that trip. Besides, I have a feeling it will be very sloppy just like the Halloween Party I decided to go to. Certain people will feel excluded, there will be loads of sweat and heat, and it just won't be fun.
Besides, we're going to Myrtle Beach exactly two days after them, and I don't have to pay $300 for that trip.
So no, I will not go with them, and if she can't go because I won't go then so be it. I'm not making any exceptions.
2.18.2010
New Case. Woo =]
Hm, I don't have much I want to say except that I bought a case for my Zune. Um, yeah, that's it. xD
2.17.2010
"Why didn't you drink water first?"
The title is a text my friend just sent me because I told him I ate too many cookies and now I'm full. ^^ Gotta love girl scout cookies.
Anyway, I'm hyper, so excuse my rambling. So many cookies... Hehe. Wish I had time to watch Greek, but I don't because the meeting is in nearly thirty minutes, and Greek is an hour long show. Therefore, no time. But I do have time to blog today.
Like I said in my post earlier this morning, I have come up with a new idea. Or rather, I've come up with a better version of my old plot. I'd like to say it's very similar. Or at leat the origins are. The basic plot is. You know, scientists go crazy with their experiments in an effort to take over the human population and start a new species. Yeah, stuff like that. Except this time, the two main characters , Scarlett and No Name, were raised in the scientific institutions, and once they escaped, they formulated a plan to get revenge. Which, in all honesty, is quite simple. They plan on murdering the scientists partly for revenge and partly to save the world.
Actually, I'm not sure how much they actually care about the human world, but I know they intend on getting revenge. I also know that eventually, one of the duo will die.
Um, is there any thing else I'm missing? I think that's it. Oh, I may be able to tie the two ideas into a series... Or something. I'd seriously have to think, but it's nice to have one idea on the back burner while the other is formulating in my mind. That means I have things to work with.
I also discovered a new way to brainstorm characters. Pick song quotes that you think relate to them. It helped me come up with some power options for Scarlett. So far I know she's controlling, she's not physically strong (which is why they thought she was a failure) but she is mentally strong. I fashioned her after the Wife of Bath, which we are reading in Lit. Basically, she seems weak when you see her. She's not fast, she's not strong, but what she lacks in physical power she makes up for with her brain. She's smart, and witty, and knows how to manipulate people. She's also a bit of a seductress. I'm either giving ehr the power of fear, memories, or both. At the moment, I'm leaning on both of them.
As for the guy, I have yet to think about him. I'm actually going to move on to him as soon as I transfer my hand written notes for Scarlett on to One Note. xD This is getting exciting. Anyway, I must get to work, but first I think I'll create a short to do list for today.
Anyway, I'm hyper, so excuse my rambling. So many cookies... Hehe. Wish I had time to watch Greek, but I don't because the meeting is in nearly thirty minutes, and Greek is an hour long show. Therefore, no time. But I do have time to blog today.
Like I said in my post earlier this morning, I have come up with a new idea. Or rather, I've come up with a better version of my old plot. I'd like to say it's very similar. Or at leat the origins are. The basic plot is. You know, scientists go crazy with their experiments in an effort to take over the human population and start a new species. Yeah, stuff like that. Except this time, the two main characters , Scarlett and No Name, were raised in the scientific institutions, and once they escaped, they formulated a plan to get revenge. Which, in all honesty, is quite simple. They plan on murdering the scientists partly for revenge and partly to save the world.
Actually, I'm not sure how much they actually care about the human world, but I know they intend on getting revenge. I also know that eventually, one of the duo will die.
Um, is there any thing else I'm missing? I think that's it. Oh, I may be able to tie the two ideas into a series... Or something. I'd seriously have to think, but it's nice to have one idea on the back burner while the other is formulating in my mind. That means I have things to work with.
I also discovered a new way to brainstorm characters. Pick song quotes that you think relate to them. It helped me come up with some power options for Scarlett. So far I know she's controlling, she's not physically strong (which is why they thought she was a failure) but she is mentally strong. I fashioned her after the Wife of Bath, which we are reading in Lit. Basically, she seems weak when you see her. She's not fast, she's not strong, but what she lacks in physical power she makes up for with her brain. She's smart, and witty, and knows how to manipulate people. She's also a bit of a seductress. I'm either giving ehr the power of fear, memories, or both. At the moment, I'm leaning on both of them.
As for the guy, I have yet to think about him. I'm actually going to move on to him as soon as I transfer my hand written notes for Scarlett on to One Note. xD This is getting exciting. Anyway, I must get to work, but first I think I'll create a short to do list for today.
- Finish WOB
- Work on new plot
- Look over Advanced Composition First Paper Notes
- Work/Find Resume for AVID
- Watch Greek
- Read Evermore
Until Next Time,
The Literary Elitist
P.S. I wonder if I should change her hair color to blonde?
Busy Work
If there is one thing I can not stand, it is busy work. For one, it will never help me in my life. I mean, it's pointless work that takes up my precious time. During that wasted time, I could be studying or researching or reading or writing or getting ready for college or something. But no, because my french teacher has nothing left to teach us, she decided to give us busy work instead of having class. So now I'm sitting in the library researching French authors. What a drag. I mean really. And you know what else, we can only use books to find out about their lives. I hope she doesn't expect me to bring the books I use to class. I will carefully site them and write the things I learn about these people, but other than that, that is it. This will not be on the test, I am not majoring in French, this is an intro class. Therefore, this is useless information to me.
On an upper note, I have come up with an idea for a new plot, but I need to work out some minor details such as names and things like that. Once I'm done with this , I plan to update you on the rest of my work. Until then, I will be researching the life of Germaine de Stael.
On an upper note, I have come up with an idea for a new plot, but I need to work out some minor details such as names and things like that. Once I'm done with this , I plan to update you on the rest of my work. Until then, I will be researching the life of Germaine de Stael.
Au revoir,
The Literary Elitist
2.15.2010
Nikki Sixx
I know, it's been awhile from my last post, but I promise I won't neglect you anymore. =]
So let me catch you up on the story of my life.
To be honest, nothing seriously intersting has happened in the last few weeks except for my acceptence and scholarship (full tuition) to Cornell College in Mount Vernon Iowa.
I haven't written any of my story since I started getting ideas, but I have been asking myself questions to explore the main characters. I think I'll work on that.
I've also been focusing on reading. Recently, I read The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx. You know, the bassist and lyricist/genius behind Motley Crue. Now, I don't listen to Motley Crue, but I do like Sixx: AM, which is the only reason I got the book from the library. The book really opened my eyes on the topic of faith and how you really should research people before you listen to them. The things Sixx did and the way he twisted the bible to fit his songs was horrible, but I'm glad he's changed his ways even though I'll never listen to Motley Crue. Sixx: AM is a different story.
I wonder how Shinedown writes most of their songs?
I'll research that later. As for now, it's Greek and writing time while I wait for my French class. I should probably do some homework too.... Yeah. =]
Au Revoir.
So let me catch you up on the story of my life.
To be honest, nothing seriously intersting has happened in the last few weeks except for my acceptence and scholarship (full tuition) to Cornell College in Mount Vernon Iowa.
I haven't written any of my story since I started getting ideas, but I have been asking myself questions to explore the main characters. I think I'll work on that.
I've also been focusing on reading. Recently, I read The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx. You know, the bassist and lyricist/genius behind Motley Crue. Now, I don't listen to Motley Crue, but I do like Sixx: AM, which is the only reason I got the book from the library. The book really opened my eyes on the topic of faith and how you really should research people before you listen to them. The things Sixx did and the way he twisted the bible to fit his songs was horrible, but I'm glad he's changed his ways even though I'll never listen to Motley Crue. Sixx: AM is a different story.
I wonder how Shinedown writes most of their songs?
I'll research that later. As for now, it's Greek and writing time while I wait for my French class. I should probably do some homework too.... Yeah. =]
Au Revoir.
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