I can't believe I have gone 5 days without a post ! I wish I had an update for you all but, I don't. I do however still want to blog a little. I have been catching up on my Spirits & Angels and I understand how hard it can be to be left on a cliffhanger. I forget that I know what is going to happen but, you don't.
The thing is I am having another hard time, getting enough content and story to push me forward, again. I have very vauge ideas about what I want to happen but, it's hard believing them alive, if you will. I actually have multiple storylines that I have started and abandoned half way through for multiple reasons. It's funny if you read some of the draft you would notice names, chronology and things change mid-story, it's quite funny when I read it again really. As I have thought about it, I may see a solution in sight.
I will say it is absolutely crazy how similar Linda's stories are getting. It actually challenges me to change some elements and to think outside my box. While I intend to work on United Light more (I am having a hard time letting it go !)
I have noticed that even though this is Juliana's story, I have realized that she as a person ( I do not call them 'characters' because to me they are people) very underdeveloped and I want to work on her as a person more. It may create some BIG contradictions but, nothing to bad. I won't even mention it unless someone points them out. Or I run out of entries.
I wanted to address one topic in this post. Someone asked me why I don't write in third person and it is really because I like the characters to tell their own stories. When I first started writing my short stories I felt like writing in 3rd person reminded me of "Fairytale writing". It was like a storyteller saying "Once upon a time a girl did this . . . " and I could never get into that. I like my characters to tell the story, I like putting on their eyes and living the story through their eyes and experiences. In an seemingly unrelated note I think I may have to see this new Surrogate movie. I hope that explains a little into my mind. When I start writing I tend to get a little crazy.
Additionally. I do have a surprise I will announce in October.
And no it is not a horror story web-serial or zombie version of anything (although that could be fun . . .) because I could not do that.
Update you all soon !
Great to see you are still around ! will we ever see any of these drafts ?
ReplyDeleteI think Julia is developed I think the last few chapters really told us alot about her and how she is more of a follower than a leader.
ReplyDeleteOh, October hmm is it vampire related.
ReplyDeleteIs it a sequel or a new Web Serial probably ? Only 5 more days.
ReplyDelete"It may create some BIG contradictions but, nothing to bad. I won't even mention it unless someone points them out"
ReplyDeleteIsn't that a contradiction in it's self ?
I'm sending positive and creative vibes towards you, Shawna.
ReplyDeleteSo, since I've posted 3 chapter can you tell me how many similarities there are ?
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool that you call them people, like you have a real connection with them. I hope you do find a solution
ReplyDeleteGlad to see an update on how things are going. I am so calling you starting another web serial and if not I won't be dissapointed.
ReplyDeleteOh, Hi
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to hear from you again. I've been doing my re-reading so that I am all ready when you are ready for an update ! I can't wait to find out what your announcement is I bet it is somethin' exciting.It's so cute the way you and Linda are so connected like best friends ! (: (That's a smiley face)
I'm afraid that you are going to announce that you are quitting );
ReplyDelete^^ Nooooo, that is not going to happen. I'm glad you aren't struggling anymore.
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ReplyDeleteMaylights-- Um, it depends I may just explain them. I really don't know which one I will use yet.
Tabby-- I suppose I want to go into more about her as others see her because, Juliana herself does not really know who she is.
Alexa-- No, it's not. I want to jump on the Vamp bandwagon but I'm not sure how. I am honestly afraid if I wrote another Web Serial it would end up being too much like United Light.
Carleigh -- I know It's only 5 days but I want to have time to present it in an extra special way !
Natalie -- Lol, you are right it is. I guess I am being ambiguous.
Canidie -- Thank you so much, I really need them.
Linda Leigh -- Let me try to count them out, I'll get back to you.
petite_b -- They are people. . . just of the fictional variety.
Aym -- I have to call a few things
Gabe -- It is interesting.
Sunset-- I'm not, that's for April Fool's day, lol
heapsoflace -- Thank you
I hope you guys send me more positive vibes, I really want to take them write a story and give them all back to you in the form of a chapter !