Has anyone ever noticed that we try so hard to overcomplicate things and really when you boil it right down nothing will beat word and a nice keyboard.
So after many tires at trying to utilise and integrate a new writing application I am on the verge of stepping backwards. There is nothing wrong with being linear and at long last I think I have come to the realisation that is how I write, in a straight line. So welcome back word and welcome back Asus...
Saturday, 21 September 2013
Friday, 20 September 2013
It's been a long time
Well, its been an awfully long time since I put finger to key and I must admit I have missed it.
Why the long delay in getting back to the story telling that I love so much. The answer is simple.
Unconstructive criticism by people who in my own opinion have little to no talent when it comes to the art of telling tales.
I must admit that I was taken back at how freely people think they can insult and attack but after many months of shying away I am back.
What's new, well all of the negativity has aided me in getting back in the saddle, Hals Tale has been put on a back burner for a little while.
I agree a rewrite is most probably needed but I must admit the story is still quite fresh to me personally, I am not used to writing fantasy but I did have a lot of fun in writing this tale.
It was innocent and childish, the plot is quick and easy to read but I still think that of all my stories this was the most fun to write.
So what next, well I have started to author a new story. Again this is new for me, its a action, mystery, sci-fi and is shaping up nicely. I hope to have some edits available for download soon on the website. Gens Tale is also still progressing but like many second acts following the first is proving a little harder than I expected.
Hell if all else fails, I might actually try to finish FWOL once again...don't hold your breath though I have been working on it for 15 years.
Thanks for reading, the one thing I must take from all of this is that if you really put yourself out there, heart and all and someone slaps you down....question their motives.
Question their work and if you find them lacking realise that life if full of people wanting to put you down to make themselves feel better.
I like so many others, write for myself. I am not in it for the money or the recognition but mainly to be.
I have so many stories, fairy tales and nightmares pent up inside, that putting finger to key is the only way to free my brain from the clutter within.
Think before you speak, if you cannot make up a story. Please do not judge those that can. Writing about your life....well what is the old saying, we all have a book inside just waiting to get out, if that book is your life....how hard is that.
Why the long delay in getting back to the story telling that I love so much. The answer is simple.
Unconstructive criticism by people who in my own opinion have little to no talent when it comes to the art of telling tales.
I must admit that I was taken back at how freely people think they can insult and attack but after many months of shying away I am back.
What's new, well all of the negativity has aided me in getting back in the saddle, Hals Tale has been put on a back burner for a little while.
I agree a rewrite is most probably needed but I must admit the story is still quite fresh to me personally, I am not used to writing fantasy but I did have a lot of fun in writing this tale.
It was innocent and childish, the plot is quick and easy to read but I still think that of all my stories this was the most fun to write.
So what next, well I have started to author a new story. Again this is new for me, its a action, mystery, sci-fi and is shaping up nicely. I hope to have some edits available for download soon on the website. Gens Tale is also still progressing but like many second acts following the first is proving a little harder than I expected.
Hell if all else fails, I might actually try to finish FWOL once again...don't hold your breath though I have been working on it for 15 years.
Thanks for reading, the one thing I must take from all of this is that if you really put yourself out there, heart and all and someone slaps you down....question their motives.
Question their work and if you find them lacking realise that life if full of people wanting to put you down to make themselves feel better.
I like so many others, write for myself. I am not in it for the money or the recognition but mainly to be.
I have so many stories, fairy tales and nightmares pent up inside, that putting finger to key is the only way to free my brain from the clutter within.
Think before you speak, if you cannot make up a story. Please do not judge those that can. Writing about your life....well what is the old saying, we all have a book inside just waiting to get out, if that book is your life....how hard is that.
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Over 6k - Only 29 left to go
As with most projects I have set myself a target goal, most would disagree with this and say that a story is as long as it needs to be. Often it helps to ensure you set yourself an end line to make sure you are writing the correctly level of content.
With this in mind the end line or word count that has been predetermined for Gen's Tale is 35k. Which with my current writing speed will leave me about another 30 days worth of work to go with probably another months worth of editing time on top of that before publication.
Originally I had hoped that the second instalments of the Snow Depth trilogy would have been completed in December of 2012 however with work and family commitments and not totally undue to some derailing from a conversation I had half way through the year this was not to be the case.
However this instalment of the blog is to let any that are reading know that the main story plot line for book two has been completed and things are shaping up nicely now. I am back at the point where there is not enough time to complete the writing I need to do, this is always a good sign for me.
I will be posting up some snippets for those that are interested soon. So please pop back from time to time or visit the website for further progress.
I hope that Gen's Tale will be completed soon and look forward to you all reading it. It is fun, which is something that writing is supposed to be for me.
With this in mind the end line or word count that has been predetermined for Gen's Tale is 35k. Which with my current writing speed will leave me about another 30 days worth of work to go with probably another months worth of editing time on top of that before publication.
Originally I had hoped that the second instalments of the Snow Depth trilogy would have been completed in December of 2012 however with work and family commitments and not totally undue to some derailing from a conversation I had half way through the year this was not to be the case.
However this instalment of the blog is to let any that are reading know that the main story plot line for book two has been completed and things are shaping up nicely now. I am back at the point where there is not enough time to complete the writing I need to do, this is always a good sign for me.
I will be posting up some snippets for those that are interested soon. So please pop back from time to time or visit the website for further progress.
I hope that Gen's Tale will be completed soon and look forward to you all reading it. It is fun, which is something that writing is supposed to be for me.
Saturday, 29 December 2012
Scrivener - Writing Tool
Well after many years using MS Word and a notepad I am about to embark on an exercise to use Scrivener to see if it improves my productivity at all.
This will be a one year test (might as well commit if you are going to do anything) and I will start all new projects in the tool whilst importing Gen's Tale.
Wish me luck, free trial here we come. You can find more information and links to both the free trial and the full tool here: Scrivener
Update: Well application downloaded and product has been bought, first impressions are good. The tool offers some very nice touches straight out of the box. Time will only tell if it's good enough to pull me away from Word permanently.
Keyboards still have not arrived so awaiting confirmation of shipment into the UK, can't wait to try out the White Alps switches. If all else fails though and they are not all they are supposed to be then Cherry MX blues here we come.
This will be a one year test (might as well commit if you are going to do anything) and I will start all new projects in the tool whilst importing Gen's Tale.
Wish me luck, free trial here we come. You can find more information and links to both the free trial and the full tool here: Scrivener
Update: Well application downloaded and product has been bought, first impressions are good. The tool offers some very nice touches straight out of the box. Time will only tell if it's good enough to pull me away from Word permanently.
Keyboards still have not arrived so awaiting confirmation of shipment into the UK, can't wait to try out the White Alps switches. If all else fails though and they are not all they are supposed to be then Cherry MX blues here we come.
Monday, 24 December 2012
Writing keyboards - Discussion point
Hello again,
It's been a while since I last posted, so here's a couple of things that I have been upto in the world of my writing.
Firstly and unfortunately all productivity on the next instalment of Snow Depth has come to a stop for the moment. The frame work of Gen's Tale is in place now but the mortar is taking a little bit of time to reveal itself. In light of this I have moved onto a new project called One Day.
Secondly, I light to take this post to discuss writing keyboards. Switch options, vintage and retro versus modern etc.
I have recently swapped my writing keyboard, following a long and pointless adventure but I have taken out my trusted ML4400 Cherry ML board. This keyboard has a micro form factor and feels very similar to the earlier laptop keyboards.
However, it is potentially just a little to small for me to work on comfortably at speed so after a little research I have managed to secure a Siig MiniTouch from the good old USA, it's not a 1903 but a 1948 version. Unsure yet if its carrying the White Alps keys or one of the many variants that it was built with. Either way the form factor looks a good size for working on and time will tell if it manages to increase my productivity.
Anyway thanks for reading, hope to post again soon.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.
It's been a while since I last posted, so here's a couple of things that I have been upto in the world of my writing.
Firstly and unfortunately all productivity on the next instalment of Snow Depth has come to a stop for the moment. The frame work of Gen's Tale is in place now but the mortar is taking a little bit of time to reveal itself. In light of this I have moved onto a new project called One Day.
Secondly, I light to take this post to discuss writing keyboards. Switch options, vintage and retro versus modern etc.
I have recently swapped my writing keyboard, following a long and pointless adventure but I have taken out my trusted ML4400 Cherry ML board. This keyboard has a micro form factor and feels very similar to the earlier laptop keyboards.
However, it is potentially just a little to small for me to work on comfortably at speed so after a little research I have managed to secure a Siig MiniTouch from the good old USA, it's not a 1903 but a 1948 version. Unsure yet if its carrying the White Alps keys or one of the many variants that it was built with. Either way the form factor looks a good size for working on and time will tell if it manages to increase my productivity.
Anyway thanks for reading, hope to post again soon.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
One Day Updates
1700 words, it's so good to be writing again. I just do not want to stop but sleep is calling. Maybe tonight I will not dream, here's hoping for a peaceful night after a evening of jotting demons down on paper (pc) maybe they are tired too.
Interesting turn of events began writing a new story and ended up writing book three of the snow depth trilogy. Funny how things work out somedays.
Interesting turn of events began writing a new story and ended up writing book three of the snow depth trilogy. Funny how things work out somedays.
Monday, 12 November 2012
Watching - A great story
The man from earth, a truly brilliant film. It reminds me so much of twelve angry men and other thinking movies. Somedays people sat in a room talking can make the best entertainment.
"I don't believe you're mad but what you are saying is not true."
I have to use this line in the next meeting I go to.
"I don't believe you're mad but what you are saying is not true."
I have to use this line in the next meeting I go to.
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